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Issue with Google Nest Wifi Router
Hey folks I have an AX5 AX4200 Nighthawk Router used for nbn 250mbps. Due to the size and layout of my house, I also run Google Nest Mesh ( one google nest Wifi router and two nest Wifi points). Has ...
- Thanks very much.
But I can happily say I’ve resolved it after trawling through the net and triple checking the settings in the router.
In case anyone else ever has this; for some reason the access controls had turned on and were actively blocking the google router from joining. Once I allowed it, I could add and setup without issue.
So much frustration for such a stupid thing.
Anyway. Thanks again. Really appreciate the answers and suggestions.
Aaron.
If the RAX is working fine but the google isn't, what makes you think its the RAX causing issues?
One other thing to keep in mind is that google doesn't have an easily setup for access point mode.
It causes a double nat. Some devices work fine in a double nat, others don't.
You could try putting the primary google router's IP address into the netgears DMZ and see if that 'll help.
Hey there plemans
jus from what I've researched on various forums, suggesting that various people had/have similar issues with Google Mesh Routers and suddenly dropping off. It's weird; worked on this router for months - no issues. Suddenly I can't connect. Sigh.
Thanks for the info - I'll look into the Nat issue.
Cheers,