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MegaDadTron
Jul 19, 2024Aspirant
WNDR4300 getting 75% speed loss with Quantum fiber vs. direct connection
I've had this WNDR4300 router for years. Since 2020, I've had the wifi radios disabled since I setup a Google Nest mesh wifi in the house. So my network topology has been: ISP (cable modem) -> ...
plemans
Jul 19, 2024Guru - Experienced User
If you have a google nest, why use the WNDR4300 at all? its old wireless N tech from 2015. the Nest is going to be more capable. Adding the WNDR doesn't benefit the system.
MegaDadTron
Jul 19, 2024Aspirant
Because my PC isn't on wifi at all, it's wired. The Nest router doesn't have an available LAN port.
Also, the configurability of the Nest system is kindergarten-level garbage. As a longtime sysadmin type, I'm accustomed to having low-level control of my hardware configurations..