Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

ASIN	B07YMJ57MB
Antenna Location	Gaming, Home, Office, Security
Antenna Type	Internal
Best Sellers Rank	#168 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #15 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems
Brand	Google
Built-In Media	Ethernet cable, Google 1 Year Limited Warranty, Router
Color	White
Compatible Devices	Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone, Tablet
Connectivity Protocol	ethernet, wi-fi
Connectivity Range	4400 Square Feet
Connectivity Technology	Ethernet
Control Method	Voice
Controller Type	Google Assistant, Nest
Coverage	Up to 4400 square feet (for 1 router and 1 point), expandable in size with additional routers (Up to 2200 square feet per additional router)
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (12,486)
Data Transfer Rate	2200 Megabits Per Second
Frequency	5 GHz
Frequency Band Class	Dual-Band
Global Trade Identification Number	00193575004662
Has Internet Connectivity	Yes
Has Security Updates	Yes
Is Modem Compatible	Yes
Item Dimensions L x W x H	4.33"L x 4.33"W x 3.56"H
Item Type Name	Nest Wifi Router
Item Weight	1.7 Pounds
LAN Port Bandwidth	1 megabits per second
Manufacturer	Google
Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate	2200 Megabits Per Second
Mfr Part Number	GA00822-US
Model Name	Nest Wifi Router
Model Number	GA01144-US
Number of Antennas	3
Number of Ports	2
Operating System	RouterOS
Other Special Features of the Product	Guest Mode
Router Firewall Security Level	High
Router Network Type	mesh
Security Protocol	WPA2-Enterprise
Smart Home Compatibility	Not Smart Home Compatible
UPC	193575004662 697333827628
Unit Count	2.0 Count
Voltage	100 Volts
Warranty Description	1 year
Wi-Fi Generation	Wi-Fi 5
Wireless Compability	802.11ac

Nest Wifi - Home Wi-Fi System - Wi-Fi Extender - Mesh Router for Wireless Internet - 2 Pack

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