Use wifi in bridge mode without wired input

[crishi]

Referring to the support article here, I understand the new (mesh) router can be connected to the existing (traditional) router in the bridge mode to create a single seamless network. My question is can this be done wirelessly, if the new router needs to be placed away from the existing router and not wired in to? So basically use the new router as wifi range extender?

[MichaelP · Accepted solution]

Hello @crishi 

One Google WiFi unit, Nest WiFi Router, or Nest WiFi Pro unit must be connected to your internet service via Ethernet cable. It is not a range extender.

[AbigailF]

Hey folks, 

Thanks for lending a hand, @MichaelP.
@crishi, 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 crishi,

Checking back in should you still have some questions here. Let us know by replying to this thread. 

Best, 
Abi

[crishi]

Hi Abigail, I had marked the above response as a recommended answer. I'm good, thanks for checking. 

[AbigailF]

Hello crishi, 

Awesome — glad to hear that your issue is fixed. It looks like we can consider this one complete, so I will lock the thread shortly unless I can help out with anything else. 

Regards, 
Abi