This can also result in performance issues if you play online games or use port forwarding rules and UPnP. And if both networks are private, your computer won’t be able to tell your printer to print the picture. If you have two Wi-Fi networks, it’s possible that your computer is on one network while your printer is on the other. This scenario is called Double NAT.įor example, let’s say you want to wirelessly print a picture from your computer. But when you have two routers, each with their own private Wi-Fi network, your personal devices can have a hard time communicating with each other. If you connect two routers, it can extend the Wi-Fi coverage in your home. Still want to turn your Nest Wifi router or primary Wifi point into a bridge? Here’s how: Learn how to connect your Google Nest Wifi to a third party router. If you have a third party router, you can wire a Google Nest router or primary Wifi point to it, then “mesh” additional Wifi devices downstream.

Their protective features are most effective, and in some cases, only effective when all traffic passes through your router or primary Wifi point (instead of another router). Google Nest Wifi and Google Wifi’s automatic security updates maximize your privacy and security. This is because your upstream router (the modem/router combo in the above scenario) is the one performing DNS steering, packet inspection, executable patching, and other security functions.

Philips Hue pairing and controls in the Google Home appĪdditionally, bridge mode disables many of Google Nest Wifi and Google Wifi’s security protections.

Wi-Fi speed results in Network check will be unavailable (But download and upload results will still work.).

If it’s in bridge mode, you’ll lose some functionality: This is because the router or primary Wifi point needs to control settings and communication within your Wi-Fi network. While all additional devices are always in bridge mode by default, we don’t recommend you turn your router or primary Wifi point into a bridge. If you want to create a mesh network with multiple devices, your router or primary Wifi point cannot be in bridge mode. Note: Bridge mode will only work if you’re using a single Wifi device.

Technicolor router bridge mode