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fatherofthr33
Jul 27, 2020Aspirant
C6900 Modem Mode for Google Wifi
  I recenly purchased the Google Wifi system but it doesn't have any ether ports on the hub.  Should I just use the ports on the modem after setting it into Router only mode or do I need to go out and...
fatherofthr33
Aug 03, 2020Aspirant
I ended up setting everything up yesterday and the ports on the C series no longer function after putting it into modem mode so I had to go out and buy a switch.
FURRYe38
Aug 03, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Yes that is by design.
So you'll need to put a switch behind the Google router if more ports are needed.
Good Luck.