Nest WiFi Router with 1 Point - Mesh for Wireless Internet Wi-Fi Extender Smart Speaker Works and Google Home Systems Snow

Nest WiFi Router with 1 Point - Mesh for Wireless Internet Wi-Fi Extender Smart Speaker Works and Google Home Systems Snow

Q: Can the two be connected via Ethernet to use a wired backhaul?

There are many contradicting comments here. Probably Amazon updated the product listing after some of the comments were added. My answer (valid as of September 2022) is that you CAN do a wired backhaul ONLY if you purchase the 2-PACK of Nest Wi-Fi ROUTERS. However, if you are buying a 2-PACK of Nest Wi-FI ROUTER + POINT, then you CAN NOT do a wired backhaul since the POINTS do not have an ethernet port. The same applies to 3-PACK of Nest Wi-Fi ROUTER + 2 POINTS, you CAN NOT do a wired backhaul. I hope this clears things up. So if you want to do a WIRED backhaul, buy the 2-PACK Nest Wi-FI ROUTERS. If not, The ROUTER + POINTS bundle is really good for most homes.

Q: Can I eliminate my present router that I rent from my carrier, Verizon?

Yes. You can replace your current router with Nest Wifi router. But if you have a modem/router combo, you can't. Because you need a modem with a functional Wi-Fi network to connect your Nest Wifi router to. If that is the case, you can put your combo in Bridge mode or disable its Wi-Fi functionality, so that you can connect your Nest Wifi devices together to create a mesh network and avoid a Double NAT. You can find out more about Bridge mode and Double NAT here: https://support.google.com/wifi/answer/6240987?hl=en

Q: Can I add these to my current Google Mesh network or are they incompatible with each other?

Absolutely. Nest Wifi is compatible with existing Google Wifi systems. You can easily add a Nest Wifi point or use your existing Google Wifi system to extend coverage in your home.

Q: Can this be the primary router and also have the google mesh points attached to the network for additional coverage?

Yes. Definitely. I did precisely what you are asking. I had a three piece Google WiFi system, but was not happy with how close I would have had to keep each one together for decent performance. Where I had them, I was getting about half the data transfer rate I was expecting So, I replaced the one that was connected to my modem with the more powerful Nest router. The difference was amazing. I got an increase of about 50% in the throughput measured at each of the three Google WiFi nodes with two of them in the same location as before. Then, I put the one that was formerly attached to my cable modem in a new location to cover even more of the house. If you want to get really crazy, build your entire mesh with nothing but Nest routers. You give up the microphones and speakers of the less expensive Nest points (which I didn't want anyway), but gain more coverage and better performance. When I did that, my performance nearly doubled over what it was with the Google Wifi system I started with.

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Brand
Google
Model Name
Nest WiFi with
Special Feature
WPS
Frequency Band Class
Dual-Band
Wireless Communication Standard
802.11ac

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Description

Includes one Nest Wifi Router and one Nest Wifi Point.
Nest Wifi is a scalable and flexible Wi-Fi system. These Nest Wifi devices work together to blanket your whole home in fast, reliable Wi-Fi and eliminate buffering in every room – with coverage of up to 3800 square feet.[1,2]
1 Wi-Fi router plugs into your internet provider’s modem to create your Wi-Fi network. Each point extends the wireless network and keeps your connection fast to devices in every room.[1]
Each Nest Wifi router and point is strong enough to handle up to 100 connected devices, and fast enough to stream multiple 4K videos at a time.[3] Compatible with Google Wifi. Two Ethernet ports are included on each router. 15W power adapter included.
Each Nest Wifi point is also a smart speaker with Google Assistant built in (internet connection required). You can play music, manage your Wi‑Fi network, find answers, control your connected devices, and more using your voice.[4]
Intelligently works behind the scenes to make sure your Wi-Fi remains fast.[2] Walk from room to room on a video call with an uninterrupted signal.
Nest Wifi automatically updates itself to get new features and help your network stay safe and sound.
Nest Wifi is easy to set up in the app and compatible with most internet service providers.[5] Easily create a guest network and share your password quickly. Prioritize devices for faster speeds and use parental controls to manage online time for kids.
Please refer to the product description section below for all applicable legal disclaimers denoted by the bracketed numbers in the preceding bullet points (e.g., [1], [2], etc.)

Specifications

Brand	Google
Manufacturer	Google
Model	H2E and H2D
Model Name	Nest WiFi Router with 1 Point - Mesh for Wireless Internet Wi-Fi Extender Smart Speaker Works and Google Home Systems Snow
Product Dimensions	11 x 11 x 9.04 cm; 730.28 g
Item model number	H2E and H2D
Ram Memory Installed Size	4 GB
Operating System	Linux
Compatible Devices	Computer, Mobile Device, Video Game Console, Smart TV, IoT Device, Other Wi-Fi or Ethernet Device
Special Features	WPS
Mounting Hardware	Ethernet Cable (6.5ft), Nest Wifi Point, Nest Wifi Router, Two 15W Power Adapter
Number of items	2
Voltage	12 Volts (DC)
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required	No
Data Transfer Rate	2200 Megabits Per Second
Wireless Type	802.11ac
GSM frequencies	5 GHz
Number of Ports	2
Connector Type	Wi-Fi
Manufacturer	Google
Country of Origin	China
Item Weight	730 g