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nest Wi-Fi point only shows up as a cast device

I got a new nest Wi-Fi access point. I set it up normal with no errors but the mesh does not seem to be created? I don't even have an option to do a mesh test.When I look at the the Home app I can see the new access point down as a cast device only? ...

Setting up Nintendo switch for online gaming with new NBN box

So I recently got a Google nest package with my new NBN box as it came with a deal since I needed it to reach the other end of the house. The internet works perfectly fine, but when I try to play games online through my Nintendo Switch like Super Sma...

google nest with custom dns-suffix

I set up 2 nest-pucks behind my firewall (ipfire), which work in nat-mode (a bit of a pain here, because things like port-forwarding are a 2-step-action here...). IpFire has 2 networks (green and blue, where blue has only one direct client: the nest)...

cannot connect to cloud via google home

I have been trying to get my NBN that was installed last week working. I have google home app but as soon as the device is connected I receive message "Problem conning to cloud. Try again later" I have had numerous calls to ISP followed by calls from...

shed wifi. I have Cat6 from house router to shed.Can i connect Nest router in shed

Nest Access Point Volume vary

Hello,I have a Google Nest Wi-Fi Access point that the volume varies. Does anyone know of an issue? I have used compressed air to blow out the various holes in the access point but that didn't resolve the issue.Please advise.Thanks,Roger

Can i use my Google and Nest mesh extenders with a multi-gig router?

I'll be upgrading to 2 gig service with Google Fiber. Can I use my existing Nest and Google mesh extenders (dual band) with the new Google Wifi 6 multi-gig (tri band) router? Or do I need need to scrap them?

Fast isp, fast device speed, slow download

I have a 400Mbps isp speed, and it consistently reflects as much in the google home speed test. The device speed test also reflects ~400Mbps. I have one router and one point, with a great connection. However when streaming through ccwgtv, I consisten...

Repurpose as a Google mini

Is there anyway to use the Google nest wifi as a Google mini. It's 5g network was upgraded to deco 6g wifi network. I don't want then to be a waste. But I could use them as a backup and music devices. But I can't find the options to do that