When everything is working as expected, the app will ask you how many more Wi-Fi devices you need to install. As always, choose a secure password and unique network name - not the defaults. You can use the same network name and password as your last system to eliminate the need to go around the house, re-entering network credentials on all of your devices. You'll need to enter a network name and password, and then let Google do some magic in the background to complete initial setup. Depending on the size of your house, that could mean buying more than three. Google suggests placing Wi-Fi points no more than two rooms from one another. Place the units somewhere high, which will help them avoid interference.Don't hide them! Like any router, closed cabinets and cramped quarters will reduce the router's range, there by reducing coverage and speed.Instead, Google uses mesh network technology to blanket your home in a single network without affecting performance. Google Wifi isn't like more traditional Wi-Fi setups, where additional units extend the network (in turn, reducing bandwidth). The most important factor in determining how well your Wi-Fi performs is placement. If you're one of the few people who have somehow gotten away without creating a Google account, sign up for one here.) Where to put your Google Wifi units (And, of course, you'll need a Google account to sign into the app. The app is the only way to access the device's settings - it's not even possible on a computer.
HOW TO SETUP MESH WIFI INSTALL
CNET's Dong Ngo calls it "the best Wi-Fi system on the market." Part of the reason it has earned that title is due to the ease of setup.īefore you begin, you need to install the Google Wifi app on an Android or iOS device. Google Wifi ( $64 at Amazon) is impressive and not all that expensive.