Question 1

If I have wired Ethernet throughout my house, can I physically plug in each unit to the network and have them function as one mesh wifi this way?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they work that way. The setup is: ------------
In words: 
1- Connect the Main Google Wifi WAN port directly to the modem, then connect the LAN port to a switch. 
2- Connect each ethernet cable from outlets in the house to the switch. 
3- BEFORE connecting the other Google Wifi(s) to the Ethernet, you MUST pair/activate/create the mesh with the Main Google Wifi. You MUST do this for each Google Wifi that will be connected to the network.
4- After pairing/activation/mesh creation, then you can take them to the location where you want to connect them to an ethernet port.

I have this setup and it works flawlessly.

Question 2

What data does Google collect from this router?

Accepted Answer

The Google Wifi app and your Wifi points do not track the websites you visit or collect the content of any traffic on your network. However, your Wifi points do collect data such as Wi-Fi channel, signal strength, and device types that are relevant to optimize your Wi-Fi performance. With simple controls in the Google Wifi app's 'Privacy' settings, you can manage three types of data collected -- Cloud services, Wifi point stats, and App stats.

Question 3

Can I set up a guest network that is isolated from my main home network?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but what I like most about that, while I have a main network for my self with a very complicated password because might have client information on network, the kids or friends might be visiting in town and always had a guest network for them, but with the google wifi, I can allow them partial access to my network, being printers, apple tvs, rokus , or sound systems. I have had this only one day, I am in a ranch style home on 1 acre, with 2 in each front corner of house and one in middle of the rear of the house and get reception on entire 1 acre though not the greatest connection on the edges but still fast and stable. also good connection in detached garage/pool house, might add one more for the detached garage/poolhouse to go from good connection to great connection

Question 4

Some of the pictures show a single cord going to the router.  Does that mean it accepts power over ethernet, or are these wifi->wifi extenders?

Accepted Answer

Google Wifi is a "mesh" Wi-Fi system, they are not extenders for your existing router. The first Wifi point plugs into your modem with an Ethernet cord, and plugs in to power. Others plug in to regular power outlets in your home. They connect wirelessly to one another to create a single Wi-Fi network within your home. If you have Ethernet ports throughout your house, you can also hardwire each point. If you hardwire the units, you will still get a single Wi-Fi network throughout your house and the points will use Ethernet for connectivity between each other.

ASIN	B01MAW2294
Antenna Location	Home
Antenna Type	Internal
Best Sellers Rank	#345 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #24 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems
Brand	Google
Built-In Media	1 6.5 ft Ethernet cable, 3 Wifi points, 3 power adapters, Quick start guide
Color	White
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Connectivity Protocol	wi-fi
Connectivity Range	4500 Square Feet
Connectivity Technology	WiFi^Wired
Control Method	App
Controller Type	vera
Coverage	Up to 4,500 square feet
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (17,675)
Data Transfer Rate	1200 Megabits Per Second
Frequency	5 GHz
Frequency Band Class	Dual-Band
Global Trade Identification Number	00811571018987
Has Internet Connectivity	Yes
Is Electric	Yes
Is Modem Compatible	Yes
Item Dimensions L x W x H	4.17"L x 4.17"W x 2.7"H
Item Type Name	Google NLS-1304-25 Wifi system, 3-Pack - Router replacement for whole home coverage
Item Weight	11.84 ounces
LAN Port Bandwidth	1000 Mbps
Manufacturer	Google PC
Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate	1300 Megabits Per Second
Mfr Part Number	NLS-1304-25
Model Name	NLS-1304-25
Model Number	NLS-1304-25
Number of Ports	1
Operating System	Linux-based system
Other Special Features of the Product	WPS
Security Protocol	WPA2-PSK
Smart Home Compatibility	Smart Home Compatible
UPC	842776100771 842776100641 842776106711
Unit Count	3.0 Count
Voltage	120240 Volts
Warranty Description	1 Year Limited
Wi-Fi Generation	Wi-Fi 5
Wireless Compability	2.4 GHz Radio Frequency, 5 GHz Radio Frequency, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Google WiFi system, 3-Pack - Router Replacement for Whole Home Coverage (NLS-1304-25),White

Details

Details

Description

Specifications

Common Questions