01-21-2023 01:18 PM - edited 01-21-2023 01:27 PM
Can I set my Nest Wifi network name to the same name as my main router? I have an Arris Surfboard modem/router. I want to use the same name so that my upstairs Sonos speakers can access my desktop where I keep my music library. My desktop is ethernet wired to my Arris Surfboard. If my Nest Wifi and my Arris router can use the same name, it would be seamless. Right now, I have to keep manually connecting my desktop to the Nest Wifi in addtion to the ethernet connection to the Arris router.
01-22-2023 01:42 AM
Nest Wifi is a router with firewall and everything. So devices connected to the modem will not be able to talk to device connected to Nest Wifi, and same the other way atound.
The modem should be put in bridge mode to avoid what's known as double NAT. Read more on that here:
02-01-2023 07:09 PM
02-06-2023 06:39 PM
Hi mowyllie,
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Abi
02-07-2023 09:15 PM
Hello again mowyllie,
I'm just checking in to make sure that you've seen our response. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours.
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Abi