topic Re: Google Nest WiFi in Broadband & Landline

Google Nest WiFi

fuzzyJJ — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:43:13 GMT

Hello.

Is there a consensus for how best to use Google Nest WiFi (or other third party mesh systems) with the EE router that comes with gigabit full fibre?

Is it possible to plug the Google Nest router directly into the openreach ONT?

Thanks!

Re: Google Nest WiFi

Chris_B — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 09:25:50 GMT

@fuzzyJJ The nest router needs to plug into a modem so you need to change your EE router into modem mode and then you plug the Google nest router into that.

have a look at THIS

Re: Google Nest WiFi

fuzzyJJ — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 09:44:50 GMT

I believe that the FTTP ONT box *is* a modem.

Re: Google Nest WiFi

Mustrum — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 11:44:05 GMT

@fuzzyJJ yes you are right, the ONT is a modem.

Can the Nest be set up in PPOE mode? If so then you should be able to connect it to the ONT.

Re: Google Nest WiFi

fuzzyJJ — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 11:59:15 GMT

That's brilliant, thanks. Is there a standard EE password to connect to the ONT (as there is for BT for example)?

Re: Google Nest WiFi

Mustrum — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:04:39 GMT

No, everyone has their own username and password. You can ring CS for yours.

Or after reading the following, log into your router, take a note of the username and work out the password.

https://ee.co.uk/help/help-new/broadband-and-landline/home-broadband/how-do-i-use-my-own-router-for-home-broadband

Re: Google Nest WiFi

Northerner — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 15:24:05 GMT

Hi @fuzzyJJ

If you intend to invest in that network then buy yourself a decent router first rather than using the free one provided.

That should be your first step.

Thanks

Re: Google Nest WiFi

XRaySpeX — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 15:34:44 GMT

@Northerner : If you are plugging the Nest straight into the ONT you wouldn't be using the free ISP-supplied router at all.

Re: Google Nest WiFi

Northerner — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:56:15 GMT

@XRaySpeX

Apologies, I was meaning if the OP is looking for a solution becase their WiFi is poor then try a better router than the free one, rather than investing money in an old WiFi network system.

I also believe that this isn't WiFi 6 ax. If you're investing in a mesh network for long term use then you need the most recent technology not old Google stuff especially if you are using streaming media or teams/zoom when working at home on many devices.

Thanks

Re: Google Nest WiFi

fuzzyJJ — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:02:22 GMT

Thanks. The Nest WiFi system is something I'm currently using with Virgin Media and hoping to continue using with EE.

Re: Google Nest WiFi

BootneckShuffle — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:30:48 GMT

Is this something you had success with? I’ve got Google Nest WiFi mesh and hoping to do the same and plug directly into ONT.

Re: Google Nest WiFi

bobpullen — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 12:05:12 GMT

@BootneckShuffle - should be possible. As mentioned by @Mustrum, you just need to set-up the primary point in PPPoE mode.

Re: Google Nest WiFi

BootneckShuffle — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 19:01:10 GMT

Thanks

mate up today, some early issues with the GH app and resetting the main Nest router and points but apart from that everything is up and running and speed tests in the farthest room saying 827mbps

Re: Google Nest WiFi

Mustrum — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 19:27:57 GMT

Thanks for letting us know @BootneckShuffle , glad you got it working.