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aaron_aus
Nov 21, 2021Aspirant
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 ...
- Nov 23, 2021Thanks 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.
aaron_aus
Nov 23, 2021Aspirant
Thanks michaelkenward
My model is the RAX43.
I'll check out the doco. In regards to posting in the right place, do I repost or can I link to that forum?
Cheers,
Aaron
michaelkenward
Nov 23, 2021Guru - Experienced User
aaron_aus wrote:
Thanks michaelkenward
My model is the RAX43.
I'll check out the doco. In regards to posting in the right place, do I repost or can I link to that forum?
Cheers,
Aaron
Seeing the (lack of) response here so far I'd be tempted to try again in the right place.
Of course, it might also be good to talk to the experts on Google Nest, wherever they are.
- aaron_ausNov 23, 2021AspirantThanks 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.- michaelkenwardNov 23, 2021Guru - Experienced User
aaron_aus wrote:
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.Well done Sherlock. Neat detective work.
With luck it will reduce the frustration for someone else.