Setup a Nest Router as Pointer

[VA3]

Hi!

I am trying to create my mesh network and I am facing some difficulties to setup the second and third routers in the mesh network.

I have 1 router connected to the modem, the home is created and the network is also created and works fine.

The issue comes when setting up a second router as a pointer, without cable connection. I am prompted by the Google home app to scan the qr code and proceed with normal setup, but always get the result of Failure in Connection.

Is there something that I am missing? Is there anyone that can help me with this please?

Connecting the second router via cable is not a possibility, as I do not have Ethernet ports in the rest of the house.

Thank you in advance!

[olavrb]

Make sure you have no VPN enabled/ connected; not any 3rd party product, nor the "Apple iCloud Private Relay" ( https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212614 ).

Make sure the Google Home app has been granted permission for "local network access" ( https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/7172427?hl=en ).

IPv6 on Nest Wifi has caused strange problems lately. One thing to try is to disable IPv6 ( https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6361450?hl=en ), add new Nest Wifi unit, then leave IPv6 off or enable it again.

[Jhonleanmel]

Hey folks, 

@olavrb, appreciate your helpful responses. 
@VA3, chiming in to ensure everything is good here. Have you had the chance to try the suggestion above? If yes, how is it?

Best,
Mel

[Jake]

Hey VA3,

I wanted to check in and see if you are still in need of any help with your device. Please let me know, as I would be happy to assist, and answer any questions you may have.

Best regards,
Jake

[Jhonleanmel]

Hi everyone,

Just one quick final check in here since activity has slowed down. We'll be locking the thread in the next 24 hours, but if you still need help, I would be happy to keep it open. If there's more we can do, just let me know.

Thanks,
Mel