Google Nest WiFi AC2200 Mesh Router 2nd Gen
- Up to 2200 sq ft coverage
- 2200 Mbps rated speed, dual band 802.11ac
- 867 Mbps maximum upstream
- WPA3 security, built-in firewall
- 1 wired port, 1000 Mbps LAN
- 4 internal antennas
- App setup and control, automatic updates
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A simple app-run Wi-Fi router for a small to midsize home that wants automatic updates and modern security. Wired connections are limited, so homes with many Ethernet devices need a switch.
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ASIN: B0BBWGVZLTModel: GA00822Category: Network Routers
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Overview
Internal antennas and a dual band radio spread Wi-Fi from this Google router, which is set up and run from a phone app and updates itself in the background. It is sold as a mesh router, and Nest Wifi points with a speaker can extend the network.
Hands off management carries it: updates arrive on their own and a phone app replaces a web admin page. It uses an earlier Wi-Fi generation, and a single wired port leaves little room for consoles or desktops on cable.
Who it's for
Apartments and modest homes where most devices connect wirelessly suit it, and Nest Wifi points can extend it later. Gamers chasing the newest Wi-Fi standard, or anyone who wants a browser admin page, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- WPA3 security support
- Automatic self updates
- App based setup and control
- Expands with Nest Wifi points
- Only one wired port listed
- Older 802.11ac standard
- Physical size not listed
- Included items conflict with router-only title
Performance notes
Coverage depends on walls, floors and where the router stands, so a central, open spot reaches farther rooms. Speed to each device falls as distance and obstacles grow, and the dual band radio spreads devices across both bands. Mesh points help large or oddly shaped homes by relaying the signal.
Specifications
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Model | GA00822 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Snow |
| Other details | |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2200 Mbps |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ac |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 867 Mbps |
| Security Protocol | WPA3 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Router Firewall Security Level | Yes |
| Control Type | App |
| Antenna Type | Internal |
| Number of Antennas | 4 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | WPS |
| Coverage | 2200 square feet |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Google Nest Wifi router?
The listing gives no dimensions or weight. It only states a coverage area of up to 2200 square feet.
Does this Google Nest Wifi listing include Nest Wifi points?
The title describes a single router in non-retail packaging, while the included items mention Ethernet cables, a power adapter and Nest Wifi points. Confirm with the seller what ships before ordering.
Does the Nest Wifi router support the newest Wi-Fi standard?
No. It is listed as dual band 802.11ac.
How is the Google Nest Wifi set up and managed?
Setup and control run through a smartphone app, and the router updates itself automatically to get new features and security fixes.