05-02-2023 09:53 AM
I’m trying to set up my Google nest mini I have added the MAC address and connected it to my Uni wifi. It says it has connected then comes up with a message saying something went wrong make sure you have enabled local network access. I have done this and is still coming up with the same message and I have tried turning it off and on multiple times. Can anyone help?
05-03-2023 10:53 AM
Fundamentally, Google does not support those kind of Wi-Fi networks that require you to login first or register the device for it to access the internet.
On university Wi-Fi networks, they often enable a feature called client / AP isolation, which is a security feature that prevents devices connected to the Wi-Fi from communicating with each other. That's good thing for security, but not good for your speaker, as it means your speaker cannot communicate with your iPhone or iPad.
There are a few workarounds:
Although also unsupported by Google, you can try to use a phone or tablet as a Wi-Fi hotspot. However, this will then use your mobile data plan, which could be expensive for you depending on the data plan you have with your carrier. Note you will need 2 devices to set this up.
Another workaround, if you're able to use a wired network connection instead, would be to invest in your own cheap router and connect your devices to that router instead.
05-06-2023 10:55 PM
Hello Laurenneale,
Checking in, I want to make sure you're all good — how did the steps go? By the way, thanks to @David_K for helping here!
Cheers,
Muddi
05-09-2023 10:57 PM
Hi there,
It's been some time since this thread was updated. Does anyone here need assistance?
Cheers,
Muddi
05-10-2023 11:10 PM
Hey Laurenneale,
Just bumping this up to make sure that you've seen our responses. I'll lock this thread if we won't hear from you in 24 hours. Feel free to create a new one if you have more questions or have other concerns in the future.
Cheers,
Muddi