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Google Nest WiFi Router 2 Pack 2nd Generation 4x4 AC2200 Mesh Wi Fi Routers with 4400 Sq Ft Coverage
Last Updated: October 10, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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431
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Network
169wifi, routers, coverage, mesh, house
+88%
-12%
" ... Hi guys, if you want to extend the wifi to more rooms to cover more space. ... NEVER BUY MULTIPLE ROUTERS!! ... Just buy one router and multiple points. ... "
" ... Amazing mesh router. ... Be sure to get a 2 pack of you actually need speed at the farthest range ... "
" ... Once set up, the wireless signal is top-notch - I'm really impressed. ... "
" ... Works better then the xfinity wifi ... "
" ... I have an "up to 300 mbps" Internet service, and the router gives me a consistent reading of 300 mbps or higher. ... The mesh connections are acceptable - there's something about the design of the house that makes a couple of rooms a challenge, but the signal still gets there and I get no complaints. ... "
" ... The Second Router Configured without and issues. ... And I am using a wired connection to the 2nd device from my Home internet and it works great, the same as G-Wifi did, But it does not requires a wired connection. ... "
" ... Strong signal, low pings, high speeds. ... "
" ... Our house is 3 floors, 3750 sq ft. We use 3 of these (one is physically connected to our internet router, the other two act as signal boosters) and we get powerful signal even at the farthest reaches. ... Even for our big house, my tests showed we could have probably made do with just 2 routers (at the cost of some speed the further from the router we got), but we're suckers for speed so opted to go all out with 3, and I'm super happy we did. ... "
Wifi
137router, google, nest wifi, nest, mesh
+82%
-18%
" ... I was using the built in netgear WiFi before and my speeds constantly slowed to 5-10mbps. ... With this router, my speed is consistently 230mpbs and it reaches so far! ... "
" ... Easy setup, great WiFi signal and speed, good looking ... "
" ... This is my second 2-router nest wifi purchase, which I have used to upgrade both my main home and a weekend house. ... In my weekend home I have just installed a couple of the google nest wifi routers (one as the router, the other as an access point again ethernet connected), but also have kept and am using a few of the older google wifi points as access points. ... Highly recommend the upgrade, especially if you found that the google wifi points were just not giving you the same range. ... "
" ... another 5 min and the nest wifi was ready and I was adding the other 2 points ... while I had good coverage with the google wifi, the Nest gave 1 of my kids the speed boost I was looking for and now his remote learning due to Covid-19 has a little less lag during those video chats with his teacher on google he had a DL speed of 72Mbps down with 60 Mbps up, once the nest wifi was set up in the same room/ same location his speed increased to 167 Mbps down and 272 Mbps up that an improvement of 95 Mbps down and 212 Mbps up! ... i work from home and utilize a VPN for business and have had no issues with either the google wifi or the Nest Wifi . ... "
" ... Best WiFi reception I’ve ever had in my house. ... "
" ... After a few years of building an Eero network, I decided to upgrade to Nest Wifi and it's amazing. ... Absolute winner in mesh wifi APs ... "
" ... Then I set up the next two mesh routers via wifi right next to the first one. ... "
" ... Wifi before was 0.4 mbps. ... I get 4 mbps minimum on wifi. ... "
Software Platform
122wifi, nest, google home app, app, router
+70%
-30%
" ... Confirm you don't have double NAT by running command prompt 'tracert 8.8.8.8' - there should only be one private IP address in the first two hops. ... Good luck with Google support if you need it - I chatted online with someone for two hours (no call center due to COVID-19) and all the agent did was send me form emails with different troubleshooting tips - sometimes unrelated to my problems, other times for steps I clearly already told him I've tried before. ... "
" ... It was necessary to remove and re-add the Nest Connect that's linked to my Nest lock but the Connect recognized and connected to the Nest Wifi router much more quickly than the old TP-Link router. ... "
" ... My wife purchased this Google Nest router 2 pack and I just set it up. ... Then, the app asked if I wanted to add a mesh point. ... As long as you have a Google nest router connected to your modem, the rest of your mesh network can be comprised of Google Nest routers, Google Nest access points, or any combination. ... "
" ... I had the original Google wifi and loved it. ... "
" ... It took a few minutes for Google to get everything going, but it was easy. ... "
" ... Installing the Google Nest wifi has resolved all my issues. ... "
" ... simply followed the clear prompts provided by the Google Home app -- and I'm not very technically savvy. ... "
" ... there might be similar or even better units on the market, compared to the " google brand"I will need one more unit, but not sure if I would get this one again. ... "
Setup
113router, install, easy, easy to install, google
+96%
-4%
" ... No glitches during installation. ... "
" ... Setup of the Nest is extremely easy, but to add the previous devices to the mesh throughout my house was very difficult. ... set up your New Nest router and when it asks if you would like to add additional Nest devices . ... "
" ... Very easy to setup. ... "
" ... The second router and backhaul was primarily for my son's gaming setup. ... 1- Setup was not as seamless as advertised. ... I bought two routers and have them configured in a wired backhaul setup and it seriously rocks. ... "
" ... After receiving, I followed the simple setup instructions and shazam, it was up and running in no time. ... "
" ... Just adding a single Google Nest Wifi Router install made a huge improvement to my wifi coverage and speeds. ... "
" ... Great product and easy to install and use. ... "
" ... Set-up was a breeze. ... It's easy to set up (just buy ONE router), easy to scale, performs flawlessly, and looks great. ... "
Ease of Use
69setup, easy to set, easy to install, easy to setup, simple
+97%
-3%
" ... The setup could not have been more simple. ... "
" ... Easy to install and only slight problem with one of the access points. ... "
" ... Very easy to setup. ... "
" ... The setup with iOS was painless and incredibly simple. ... "
" ... The router was so incredibly simple to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Could not have been easier to install. ... "
Capacity
63router, coverage, signal, wifi, mesh
+98%
-2%
" ... Adding this mesh system has drastically improved my coverage and gets me near max speed upstairs. ... "
" ... - 2000 sq foot home still need another one or two routers/access points for full coverage ... "
" ... I had heard about mesh networks before, and even though our apartment is relatively small (~1100 square feet, but many walls rooms) we're surrounded by dozens of our neighbors' wifi networks. ... With the mesh point in my room, I get blazing speed even at the far end of the apartment. ... It's like my whole apartment now has fast and reliable internet. ... "
" ... 2 devices was all I needed for a 2200 sq ft home. ... "
" ... I have one Router upstairs in my office and another downstairs - both are positioned close to the middle of the house. ... The house is about 3300 square feet and I have full coverage in every room in the house. ... "
" ... I purchased the Google Nest Wifi 2-Pack since we have about 4000 sq feet in our home on 2 levels. ... "
" ... I wanted each floor to have ample coverage. ... "
" ... Signal strength throughout my condo it as high as it can go. ... "
ISP
45modem, mbps, routers, internet, wifi
+87%
-13%
" ... Our use this for my gigabit Internet. ... "
" ... Started the router upgrade process about a month ago. ... I have Xfinity Gigabit Internet and am getting some great numbers. ... It maxed out at about 150 Mbps. ... "
" ... This version is two routers. ... "
" ... I tried my old Apple Express routers. ... "
" ... Mesh router setup ... "
" ... This router immediately upgraded my existing modem provided by my cable provider. ... "
" ... Double the download speed of the Linksys AC3200. ... "
" ... Yes you can use other routers. ... 1. setup first router as explained above ... In my master with netgear i was getting 10-15 up/down. ... "
Apps
42google home app, google, setup, google home, google wifi app
+76%
-24%
" ... Set up and monitoring through the app couldn't have been easier. ... "
" ... The app is very well designed and quite useful. ... "
" ... while it is true you set it up through the Home app (and quite frankly can manage the majority of your network from there) you can access the more advanced features in the Google WiFi app. ... "
" ... Very easy to install through the Google Home app. ... "
" ... Google is the only way to go. ... "
" ... Then, the app asked if I wanted to add a mesh point. ... "
" ... Then, the app asked if I wanted to add a mesh point. ... "
" ... The setup is very easy with the Google home app. ... "
Ports
42router, port, routers, nest wifi, nest
+83%
-17%
" ... I can connect a switch to each router acting as access point for wired connections. ... "
" ... These routers are substantially better that what you get from your cable company and I highly recommend these. ... "
" ... In the secondary port I plugged in the cat6 from a small netgear port hub for my tv, receiver, xbox one and nintendo switch. ... I could have done wifi but why lol was simple remove from netgear and plug into secondary nest wifi port. ... "
" ... Plugged into the wall and connected to my modem. ... "
" ... An added advantage is that you can actually plug an ethernet to satellite unit to connect any ethernet devices remotely without even plugging satellite unit to incoming ethernet - this was a great use case for my security system :) ... "
" ... Much better solution compared to power line adapter and range extender. ... "
" ... I got everything to work and 4/5 are wired with Ethernet. ... "
" ... Thus, I used three Nest WiFi routers in order to provide a mesh network using ethernet cable connectivity. ... I connected the first Nest Wifi to Netgear unmanaged switch which is used to connect my ethernet cables to all of the room outlets. ... I plugged in the second Nest WiFi router to my kitchen ethernet outlet which is in the center of the house. ... I plugged in the third router to my home office ethernet outlet which located on an extended wing of the house. ... I strongly recommend three-router set up vs access points if you have ethernet cable set up in your house. ... "
Device Compatibility
36google, smart, home, wifi, connect
+67%
-33%
" ... For those looking for the fastest *wireless* configuration (regardless of the smart speaker incorporation in the point) this Amazon 2-router pack provides the fastest wireless configuration available with the Nest Wifi. ... Since they can’t max out the connection, I can easily see the difference between different setups. ... "
" ... Or for that matter, ANY device that I wanted to connect directly to the internet via a cable? ... "
" ... while it is true you set it up through the Home app (and quite frankly can manage the majority of your network from there) you can access the more advanced features in the Google WiFi app. ... "
" ... Once I did this, it was set up and on my network. ... (wired desktop at 780Mbps and wireless speeds, on an iPad Pro, of 480Mbps. ... So I am very happy and you will too as long as you know you have to hook up the mesh network directly from the main router. ... "
" ... I was also surprised to discover that a lot of "smart home" capabilities work a lot better now. ... Now, all our smart devices react to commands with lightening speed. ... "
" ... Chose this pack to skip the smart speaker, easy to set up, great signal! ... "
" ... I use it equally for Wifi and wired LAN connections (for my work laptop, home computer, Apple TV). ... "
" ... It turns out if you use AdGuard on your phone it must block some servers it needs and it will prevent setup from working. ... "
Overall performance
27speeds, fast, performance, getting, things
+85%
-15%
" ... Now, all our smart devices react to commands with lightening speed. ... "
" ... It always gets the speed I paid for. ... "
" ... The mesh speed however was identical, being capped around 100-150Mbps. ... "
" ... Everything has worked out smoothly. ... "
" ... I just mainly wanted to vouch that it does improve Stadia performance, which was actually surprising. ... "
" ... Speeds in the same room are great. ... "
" ... fast, reliable internet is a necessity. ... "
" ... Very consistent speeds ... "
Product Reliability
24weeks, issues, update, stopped, failed
+42%
-58%
" ... - During the setup, there was errors a few times. ... "
" ... This product did not work at all. ... "
" ... Then to make matters worse it stopped working! ... "
" ... Even when just using one device at a time I have problems. ... "
" ... Absolutely trash, can't even finish setup because of all the errors it has. ... "
" ... two work fine ,but one will not work . ... "
" ... Worthless piece of junk. ... "
" ... It basically wasted 2 weeks and hours of my time. ... "
Returns
14return, product, amazon, returned, google
+7%
-93%
" ... Waiting for a refund. ... "
" ... 4/1/2020 Short version- I'm returning these. ... "
" ... UPDATE: I'm returning it. ... "
" ... I will be returning this. ... "
" ... Sending back immediately. ... "
" ... Return to Amazon tomorrow ... "
" ... Had to return for a replacement. ... "
" ... Returned this garbage right away. ... "
Firmware
7google, netgear
+29%
-71%
" ... Latest firmware update is causing problems for thousands of users including me. ... Everything worked great before the Firmware updates but I can't run a tech business on bad Internet! ... "
" ... Apparently, as evidenced by the many complaints on the Google support forum, this problem started to appear around March after a firmware upgrade. ... "
" ... either I got a bad set, or there are some serious firmware/hardware issues with these things . ... "
" ... It is a firmware problem and this product is simply not ready for prime time. ... "
Marketplace
6return, one, shame, original, 2
+83%
-17%
" ... Way stronger than the original. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Thank you to one of the reviewer who kindly share with us his experience. ... "
" ... (Shame on Amazon, but that is free enterprising). ... "
For Running
5weeks, setup
+100%
" ... Had mine setup and running in about a half hour. ... "
" ... Worked just like it is intended and was easy to get up and running. ... "
" ... Very simple to get up and running in no time. ... "
" ... They walked me through it quickly and I was up and running in about 20-25 minutes. ... "
" ... Probably re-ran the set up about 4-5 times. ... "
Price
5money, price, many, cost
+60%
-40%
" ... Pricey but worth every bit . ... "
" ... I really thought that the advertised improvements would make the time and money investment worth it. ... "
Design
5looks, look, easy to install, design
+100%
" ... Easy to install, beautiful design. ... "
" ... Oh they look really nice too . ... "
" ... Elegant, compact design that fits in anywhere in the house ... "
Cables
4wire, tried, ethernet, different, connect
+75%
-25%
" ... Each unit had single connection for cat5 cable. ... "
" ... Or for that matter, ANY device that I wanted to connect directly to the internet via a cable? ... "
" ... I’d even recommend it above the Orbi if you can wire backhaul. ... "
Band
4devices, 2 4ghz band, 4ghz, 2
+25%
-75%
" ... - Not tri-band ... "
" ... All the workarounds to achieve a separate 2.4GHz band might as well be written in ancient Greek ... "
Internet
4speed, fast
+100%
" ... fast, reliable internet is a necessity. ... "
" ... Internet speed is still blazing fast and loving this benefit. ... Internet speed has improved by 10 times. ... "
" ... Used for internet ... "
" ... The speed tests rated my wireless Internet speed almost as fast as my wired speed! ... "
Gaming
3playing, mb, games, game
+67%
-33%
" ... Now I can play COD with no lag. ... "
" ... But this product really is a game-changer! ... "
Sound Quality
3music, google
+33%
-67%
" ... No ability to act as a speaker. ... "
Pedometer
3already, 3
+100%
" ... Installed via 3 short steps and it just worked. ... "
" ... I followed these steps. ... "
" ... After making an account (if you don't already have one), it will walk you through the steps, which are very simple and straightforward. ... "
Lagging
3+33%
-67%
" ... Pretty annoying tbh as the only workaround is to reset it, which is a pain in the you know where. ... "
" ... This thing constantly reboots over and over. ... "
Call quality
3got
+33%
-67%
" ... I have been sharing emails and phone calls with them for almost 2 months and the problem persists. ... "
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