SPEAKER: Your Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro router
is a Wi-Fi 6E mesh system.
It adds the performance and reliability
of 6-gigahertz Wi-Fi technology to your home.
Nest Wi-Fi Pro creates a mesh Wi-Fi network
that replaces your existing router
and spreads a strong, reliable signal throughout your home.
We're going to show you how to set up your Nest Wi-Fi Pro
system.
If you have Nest Wi-Fi or Google Wi-Fi
already set up in your home, refer to the Google Help Center
to learn how to replace it with Nest Wi-Fi Pro.
Nest Wi-Fi Pro includes a router, a power adapter,
and a 6 and 1/2 foot, or 2-meter, Ethernet cable.
You will also need a Google account and the latest version
of the Google Home app installed on your phone.
Go to accounts.google.com to create a Google account
if you don't already have one.
Then download the Google Home app
from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Before we set up your Nest Wi-Fi Pro,
let's talk about the difference between a modem and a router.
A modem connects your home to the internet,
while the router creates a local area network, LAN,
that connects all the devices within your home.
Once the devices are connected, the router
manages the modem and information from each device
so you can do things like turn on lights or activate Google
Assistant.
Your internet service provider usually
provides you with both the modem and the router.
You can also purchase the equipment separately.
Place your Nest Wi-Fi Pro near your modem in a visible spot,
like a shelf or other flat surface.
Place it away from objects that could interfere
with the Wi-Fi signal, such as fish
tanks, large pieces of furniture, or metal appliances,
like a refrigerator.
Connect the provided Ethernet cable
to the Nest Wi-Fi Pro WAN port.
Then connect the other end to one
of the LAN ports on your modem.
Plug the included power adapter into the back
of Nest Wi-Fi Pro.
Then connect the other end into a wall outlet.
Wait about a minute.
The light on the front of the Nest Wi-Fi Pro
will pulse blue when it's ready to be set up.
Open the Google Home app.
Then select "Set Up Nest Wi-Fi Router"
to add Nest Wi-Fi Pro to your home.
The app will guide you through setup.
When prompted, scan the QR code found
on the bottom of the device.
Name your network and choose a secure password that will
be hard for others to guess.
Create a unique name and password
that is easy to remember so you can find it when you need it.
Once your Nest Wi-Fi Pro has been set up,
you'll be able to easily share the password
with friends and family through the app whenever you need to.
Follow the steps in the app to complete setup.
Once finished, the light on your Nest Wi-Fi Pro
will appear solid white to indicate your system is
operating correctly.
To turn the status light off during normal operation,
open the Wi-Fi Pro Settings in the Google Home app
and select "Status light brightness."
When you turn the status light off it,
will only turn on when installing an update
or if your Wi-Fi system encounters an error.
Each Nest Wi-Fi Pro can be set up as a router or a point,
so you can extend Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home.
Every point you add will provide additional coverage
in your home by creating a mesh network.
Let's set up additional Nest Wi-Fi Pro points.
Place your Nest Wi-Fi Pro point halfway between the area
where you want to improve coverage and the router
that you just set up.
Spread each point evenly, about two rooms away from each other,
to spread a strong signal around your home.
Depending on your home's building materials
and other objects, you may need to adjust
the location of your points if you experience weak signal
issues.
Connect your power cable to the point.
Then plug the adapter into a power outlet.
The light will pulse blue when it's ready to set up.
Open the Google Home app and select "Set Up Nest Wi-Fi
Router."
Follow the instructions in the app to add a point.
Follow the same steps to add multiple points.
Now add any other devices in your home to your new network.
Once you've completed setup, the app
will run a mesh test to confirm your Nest Wi-Fi Pro router
and points are correctly placed, online, and working together.
You can now manage your new mesh Wi-Fi network
from the Google Home app.
You can change your network password, run speed tests,
set up parental controls, create a guest network,
and verify that your devices are connected to your new network.
To learn more, visit the Google Help Center.