Placement of WiFi mesh router

[AndyLA]

Is it ok to place my modem next to my new mesh router?  Will being next to each other impact performance of either one?

[MichaelP · Accepted solution]

Hello @AndyLA 

That really depends on whether your modem is just a modem, or if it also includes a WiFi feature. If it is really just a modem, they should be ok close to each other (mine are about 18 inches apart). But, if it includes a WiFi feature, and you can't disable it, then I would try to keep them 3 feet apart (or more).

[AndyLA]

My modem was a modem only device so it was an easy task to replace my P0S router from my ISP with the the Google Nest pro. I also updated all my Ethernet connection cables to Cat 6. 

[Jeff]

Hey AndyLA,

It looks like MichaelP was able to give an answer to your question, but I wanted to check in and see if you needed anything more or to see if you had any other questions. If there's more we can do, just let us know.

Thanks,
Jeff

[AbigailF]

Hi AndyLA,

Checking back in should you still have some questions here. Let us know by replying to this thread. 

Best, 
Abi

[AbigailF]

Hello AndyLA,

We haven't heard from you in a while so we'll be locking this thread if there is no update within 24 hours. If you have any new issues, updates or just a discussion topic, feel free to start a new thread in the Community.

Regards, 
Abi