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Google Wifi System
Posted on 7/18/17 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 7/18/17 at 3:30 pm
Do any tech gurus on here know anything about these?
I'm trying to extend my network at home because I have some dead spots and this looks like a good alternative. It says router replacement system. If I have a Comcast router/modem combo will that cause issues or no?
Do I need any additional network protection if I have these, I.e. Does this make me any more susceptible?
Thanks for any advice.
I'm trying to extend my network at home because I have some dead spots and this looks like a good alternative. It says router replacement system. If I have a Comcast router/modem combo will that cause issues or no?
Do I need any additional network protection if I have these, I.e. Does this make me any more susceptible?
Thanks for any advice.
This post was edited on 7/18/17 at 3:31 pm
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Posted on 7/18/17 at 3:39 pm to FulshearTiger
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I'm trying to extend my network at home because I have some dead spots and this looks like a good alternative. It says router replacement system. If I have a Comcast router/modem combo will that cause issues or no?
You'll have to adjust some settings in the Comcast router and might lose some abilities depending on the method you use but it shouldn't be difficult.
The 3 pack was on sale last week for 240 on amazon but right now it is 270 at best buy and amazon.
ETA:
If you rent your equipment I would give it back to comcast and buy my own modem. You'll have it paid for within a year from not paying equipment fees.
This post was edited on 7/18/17 at 3:45 pm
Posted on 7/18/17 at 4:03 pm to junkfunky
I don't know about the google system but I purchased the Linksys VELOP system for our large house. It is the shite.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 6:18 pm to FulshearTiger
I'm no tech guru. But I did purchase Google wifi for my house a few months ago.
One puck is downstairs in my bedroom, and the other 2 are on opposite sides of the house upstairs.
Coverage is perfect. There are no more dead spots inside the house and coverage is sufficient outside the house when grilling.
The speed improved considerably.
The modem provided by the cable/internet provider is still connected and functional, but there's no need to ever use it.
One puck is downstairs in my bedroom, and the other 2 are on opposite sides of the house upstairs.
Coverage is perfect. There are no more dead spots inside the house and coverage is sufficient outside the house when grilling.
The speed improved considerably.
The modem provided by the cable/internet provider is still connected and functional, but there's no need to ever use it.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 12:28 pm to FulshearTiger
BUMP - looking into this as well.
Anyone else have experiences to share?
Anyone else have experiences to share?
Posted on 12/14/17 at 12:37 pm to CidCock
I got the GOogle Wifi system a few months ago. Fantastic. It is connected to my owned cable modem/router. I have wifi now turned off on the modem/router, and the main Google Wifi device is hardwired into the modem/router.
The additional pucks allow you to connect an ethernet cable which is a great feature for many use cases.
Great coverage, can test the mesh and internet connection from my phone, works perfectly with my Chromecasts, Google Homes, Nestcams, and other Google ecosystem products.
Would recommend, would buy again especially for users of Google's ecosystem.
The additional pucks allow you to connect an ethernet cable which is a great feature for many use cases.
Great coverage, can test the mesh and internet connection from my phone, works perfectly with my Chromecasts, Google Homes, Nestcams, and other Google ecosystem products.
Would recommend, would buy again especially for users of Google's ecosystem.
This post was edited on 12/14/17 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 12/14/17 at 12:38 pm to FulshearTiger
I have Google wifi and it works well. I only have 1 and it covers my 2400 sq ft home fine. I guess it just depends on the layout of your house more than the sheer size in sq ft.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 12:58 pm to jdeval1
I have Plume at my house. Same concept. It works great. Any of the WiFi net systems should work well. Google, Eero, Plume, etc.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 1:11 pm to Rohan
Which one has the most ports that can be used? I don't think any of them have Ethernet ports, do they?
The front of my house has a Canary alarm in it and I'd like to plug that in and connect it via Ethernet rather than wifi.
The front of my house has a Canary alarm in it and I'd like to plug that in and connect it via Ethernet rather than wifi.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 1:13 pm to DoubleDown
There's a single Ethernet port out on the Google WiFi puck
Posted on 12/14/17 at 1:16 pm to FulshearTiger
Has anyone looked into/tried the Amplifi HD mesh system? I’m kind of looking at that one when my current router goes down.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 1:18 pm to TheriotAF
Thanks for info guys. My house isn't huge, but I have a finished room over garage that is detached from main living area, so I'd need another puck up there.
Doesn't seem like it makes sense to buy 2, might as well get 3 to have better service in in the back yard, I suppose.
Doesn't seem like it makes sense to buy 2, might as well get 3 to have better service in in the back yard, I suppose.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 1:58 pm to FulshearTiger
Google wifi system is just a mesh system. It is great if you dont want to run wires as add Access Points. But if you want a better system, Run wires and install Access Points.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 2:57 pm to CarRamrod
Which one has the best speeds?
-Google Wifi
-Amplifi
-Plume
-Linksys Velop
-Others?
-Google Wifi
-Amplifi
-Plume
-Linksys Velop
-Others?
This post was edited on 12/14/17 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 12/14/17 at 3:09 pm to CarRamrod
quote:
Google wifi system is just a mesh system. It is great if you dont want to run wires as add Access Points. But if you want a better system, Run wires and install Access Points.
quote:
Google wifi system is just a mesh system. It is great if you dont want to run wires as add Access Points. But if you want a better system, Run wires and install Access Points.
I was planning to run ethernet to each google puck, is that not how it works?
Posted on 12/14/17 at 3:26 pm to CidCock
no - ethernet from your router to one. Some systems have a main unit. Some they all look the same. the rest are all wireless. The all have ethernet ports on them though.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 3:29 pm to CidCock
quote:
I was planning to run ethernet to each google puck, is that not how it works?
No, the pucks have dedicated wifi bands to relay the signal between each other so other than the one ethernet cable from your modem to the main (different systems have different names) puck it's all wireless.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 3:29 pm to DoubleDown
quote:
Which one has the most ports that can be used? I don't think any of them have Ethernet ports, do they?
Most only have one port but you can always plug it into a switch for more.
Posted on 12/14/17 at 3:38 pm to TigerWise
Don't most of them have degredation of the wifi signal speed at each node? There's one or 2 that don't though right? Isn't that the Velop (which is why it's expensive)?
Posted on 12/14/17 at 3:45 pm to DoubleDown
yeah, I'm interested in this. I thought it would have 3 stand alone units that were all equally strong. I want to place one puck in my room over garage and was hoping it would be hard wired, not relaying a signal from another.
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