Sorry to hear this is still unresolved. It could still be interference
(issue #3), so I would check on that. This issue is at the WiFi layer,
not the IP layer. So, a static IP address assignment wouldn't help.
Hello @BillSomerset66 Nest WiFi uses multiple access points, all
advertising the same network name. This allows client devices to connect
to the nearest access point, expanding the usable coverage area.
However, there are a number of potential issues...
You're right – none of that makes sense. Running a mesh test shouldn't
fail as long as the secondary is close enough to the primary. It can
have trouble if it's too close, though – it should be at least three
feet away. Also, watch out for sound bars...
You don't need to reset anything for this test – just unplug the wired
points from power long enough to run a mesh test on the system while the
only point connected is the wireless one. You can then power the wired
points back on again. Should only t...
To be sure, I would disconnect all of your wired units so the new
wireless-only unit is the only secondary connected. Then, I'd run a mesh
test and see what quality that new unit gets for a connection. You want
it to be close enough to the primary to...
