Nest Wifi Router in Mexico

[Thomas52]

I have a house in Mexico. Can I just drag the Nest router with another access point down there and install so the house gets better coverage and speed? 

Or am I going to run into issues?

I'm talking about Loreto, Mexico

[MichaelP]

Hello @Thomas52 

I can't find the official spectrum rules for Mexico, but from what I can find looking at other products, it appears the upper part of the 5GHz band used by Google/Nest WiFi is not allowed for use in Mexico. That doesn't mean the system won't work, but it does mean any devices that know they are in Mexico or were built and configured for use in Mexico may not see or connect to the system using 5GHz WiFi. They will likely still connect at 2.4GHz, which is significantly lower performance (but longer range). So, just from a "will it work" perspective, I think the answer is "sort of (depending on the client device)".

Beyond that, since these products are not sold by Google for use in Mexico, any issues you run into will not be supported by Google.

So, if it works acceptably for you, and you can live without getting any support from Google, then it may be ok. I think I'd probably pick a product that is sold for use in Mexico myself.

[EdwardT]

Hi folks,

@MichaelP, thanks for the help!

@Thomas52, thanks for reaching out. I hope that MichaelP's response helped you. Let us know if you have other questions and we'd be glad to assist you.

Thanks,

Edward

[EdwardT]

Hi Thomas52,

It's me again. I wanted to check back in to see if you have other questions and concerns. Feel free to let me know if you do. 

Thanks,

Edward

[EdwardT]

Hi Thomas52,

I'm just checking in to make sure that you've seen our response. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours.
 

Thanks,

Edward