Runnning two nest routers

[POC766]

We are running in the house a Google Nest router and point (Two Pack). We have run a new network cable out to our garage and was looking to put a second Google routes out there so all are running on the same network name, seamless transition.  Is this possible?

Paul

[olavrb]

Yes, this is possible, and is called wired backhaul. Example of how to wire it up:

• https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Wifi/Ethernet-backhaul/m-p/284073/highlight/true#M31892

One thing to keep in mind: In general it's recommended to not mix both wired and wireless backhaul in the same Nest Wifi setup. But that's hard to avoid when one of your existing units don't have ethernet ports. It should work though, but is not optimal.

[MichaelP]

Hello @POC766 

Yes, this is possible. Just make sure to set that new one up as if it was a Nest WiFi Point (so it gets added to your existing network). It's easiest to do that by starting up with it close to the existing (primary) Nest WiFi Router. Then, connect it via Ethernet to the LAN port on the primary Nest WiFi Router (it has to be on the same "inner" network). Here's a support page with more details: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7215624?hl=en 

[AbigailF]

Hey folks, 

Thanks for lending a hand, @olavrb and @MichaelP.
@POC766, I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know if you are still having any concerns or questions from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

Thanks,
Abi

[AbigailF]

Hi POC766,

Chiming in to see if you still need assistance with this. Hope the previous post helped. Let us know if you have additional questions ― we'd love to help.

Best,
Abi

[AbigailF]

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