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📅 August 21, 2020 ⏱️ 33:13

Continuing on in the series for the best performing WIFI, we look at Google Nest Wifi mesh system. This is second generation. Can it perform better than the Ubiquiti Unifi nano HD access point ? Let's find out. What people care about these days in good WIFI is: (1) Performance (2) Stability With all the working from home and streaming needs during these times of the pandemic this has been a highly discussed topic and more in demand recently. In the series we test local network connectivity through wifi using iperf, large file transfer test of 10 gb through scp, and for mesh units we test their mesh performance. bandwidth testing Stay tuned for more episodes of the series. Nest Wifi (3 pack): • 1 Nest Wifi router • 2 Nest Wifi points • 1 Ethernet cable (6.5 ft) • 3 power adapters Nest Wifi add on point (1 pack): • 1 Nest Wifi point • 1 power adapter Requirements Modem and active broadband internet connection Each device requires a nearby electrical outlet Google Account Tech specs Whole-home coverage1 Expandable 802.11s mesh Wi-Fi Automatic Wi-Fi optimization Automatic 802.11.k/v client roaming Smart home connectivity IEEE 802.15.4 Thread (2.4 GHz) – functionality not yet available Performance2 Router and point can each handle up to 100 connected devices Security built in WPA3 encryption Wi-Fi standard Simultaneous dual-band (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) Wi-Fi supporting IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Speaker & microphones 360-degree sound with 40 mm driver Sensors Capacitive touch controls Processor Quad-core 64-bit ARM CPU 1.4 GHz Memory Ports & connectors Barrel jack power Power 15 W power adapter Colors Snow • Mist • Sand Dimensions & weight Sustainable materials External enclosure made from post-consumer recycled plastic Compatibility Nest Wifi router and points are also compatible with previous generation Google Wifi devices Compatible mobile device (minimum OS requirements are available at g.co/nestwifi/req) Nest Wifi points require a Nest Wifi router or Google Wifi router GGL-WIFI4PK-C2 smart mesh