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Slow signal with google mesh

bsaddawi
Community Member

Mesh is slowing down signal in my house 

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allcapsrage
Community Member

Similar issue.  Speed on test shows 800 mbps.  But testing on any wifi devices shows around 25 mbps.  Connect directly to Xfinity modem results in maximum speeds.  Something to do with the Mesh network .  Tried a couple restarts/updates but did not fix issue.  Thought maybe it was due to weak connection between hubs, but that did not fix it either.  Weird part is, it started randomly.  Seemingly had been working fine for the last 2-3 years without issue.

Dan_A
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi folks,
 

That certainly isn’t the experience we want you to have, and we apologize for the delay. A few questions: are you using a modem/router combo from your Internet Service Provider (ISP)? Which Google/Nest router are we working with? What device are you using to set up your network (iOS or Android)? Do you have the Internet on your modem?
 

You can do a sequential reboot of your entire network and see if that helps, or please perform a 2-minute power cycle on your entire network to re-establish the connection on your connected devices. Here's how: 
 

  1. Disconnect the power from the modem.
  2. Disconnect the Ethernet cable and power cord from the parent point.
  3. Disconnect the power cord from the child points.
  4. Leave everything unplugged for 2 minutes.
  5. Connect the power cord to the modem then to your router and points.

 

Also, you can give these steps a try:

 

  1. If you're using a modem/router combo, set that to bridge mode to avoid double NAT issues.
  2. Make sure that there is minimal to no interference (concrete, bulletproof glass, metal, mirror, etc.) and the points are no more than two rooms apart.
  3. Remove any special characters in your network name and password.
  4. Turn off IPv6:
    1. Open the Google Home app Google Home app.
    2. Tap the Wi-Fi coin  and then Settings.
    3. Scroll down and tap Advanced networking.
    4. Scroll down to IPv6.
    5. Toggle the switch off Toggle button off.
  5. Change your DNS server into 8.8.8.8 on the primary and 8.8.4.4 on the secondary server. Hit the save/ floppy disk icon on the upper right.
  6. Unplug the power from your Google Wifi devices for 2 minutes.
  7. If the issue persists, try factory resetting your network. Take note that this will delete all network data.

 

You may skip any step that you’ve done already.

 

Let us know how it goes.

 

Best,

Dan

MoeMtl
Community Member

Dan_A
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hello again,

 

Bsaddawi, allcapsrage, did you see MoeMtl’s response? Have you had the chance to try the steps found on the provided link? If so, how was it?

 

Looking forward to your response.

 

Regards,

Dan