Swapping router/NAT in an existing mesh network

[cdarabos]

Hi, I'd like to swap my Google WIFI router/NAT in my existing mesh with a new one (ie. Nest WIFI router). Is there a way to do that without resetting the entire network and starting over? I was able to add the new Nest WIFI router, but it went in as "point" (ie. bridge) and not as a "router" (ie. NAT), as I already have a router in my network. Is there a way to either change that mode, or "hot swap" the router somehow without a full reset and reinstall? Thank you!

[PatrickP_Viking · Accepted solution]

Hey @cdarabos .

Unfortunately, there is no way to perform what you are wanting to do. However, since the Google Wifi and Nest Wifi are compatible, they will work together.

I can say that the swap is relatively easy and quick if you do a little work ahead of time. The below article talks about replacing a Google Wifi or Nest Wifi with a Nest Pro but the steps are the same. You will just be setting up the Nest Wifi first (instead of a Nest Pro) and then the Google Wifi devices will be points. You can just use the Nest Wifi as a point but you will not get the advantages the Nest Wifi has...which is why I suspect you were trying to swap the main router.

Replace existing Nest Wifi or Google Wifi with Nest Wifi Pro 

[cdarabos]

Understood, regrettable, and thank you 🙂