Google Wi-Fi 1 Pk $95.25 (Click N Collect) @ David Jones

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Jabberwocky on 19/05/2020 - 13:11 davidjones.com (938 clicks)
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Google Wi-Fi 1 Pk $95 (extra 25% applied automatically once added to cart)
This is the old version.

I did an AB test between NEW & OLD versions a month ago.
I connected them in my home and I dont see any speed difference (consistently both give 90+Mbps on NBN to me , and I use 3 of these in a 2 level townhouse)

The only benefit with new ones are , built in AI.

$95 is quite a decent price for a single pack.
Has been lower than this (I think to $80 nearly) , previously i think. But $95 is good enough for me , so purchased another one.

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  monchee on 19/05/2020 - 13:13

  I've got an old RT-AC68U on Merlin Firmware whats the difference with that vs this?

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    rookie317 on 19/05/2020 - 13:19

    +1

    Without looking at the specs of that router, I'd hazard a guess that not much unless you're adding to an existing Google Wifi mesh.
    Asus has its own Mesh thing for some supported routers but I doubt it's as good as Google mesh.

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    xenoic on 19/05/2020 - 13:23

    AC68 is a conventional WIFI router

    Google WIFI is a mesh router that helps in eliminating black spots but you'll need more than 1 unit for it to work (Router + Satellite)

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  albert0pia on 19/05/2020 - 13:14

  Thanks OP.
  Quick question: can I buy 2 or more of this to set up a mesh network in a 2-storey house or is there something else that is required?

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    richmond12 on 19/05/2020 - 13:17

    Yeh wondering too. Is this basically a wifi extender for big houses?

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    MeesusEff on 19/05/2020 - 13:17

    I think you would need a point, rather than another "home" base. I have this connected to my modem, and a point upstairs.

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    rookie317 on 19/05/2020 - 13:22

    +2

    Yes you can. Nothing else is required unless your internet is from TPG group in which case you need a 802.1q switch/router because I don't think Google Wifi supports VLAN tagging.

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      TheMatrix on 19/05/2020 - 13:57

      +1

      I am with TPG NBN, I have 3 Google WiFi, work with no problem. I basically turn off Wifi on their supplied router, connect one of the Google wifi to their router using cable and all wifi connect are through google wifi.

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        rookie317 on 19/05/2020 - 15:15

        +1

        So, my point then :D

        you need a 802.1q switch/router

        You would be able to connect the Google Wifi directly to the NTD device for pretty much any other ISP.

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    zebra on 19/05/2020 - 13:23

    One can act as a router meshing with additional units. They all come with a LAN/WAN Ethernet point, however only the first can be used as a router, meaning on the others you can use the LAN point only to extend the LAN with a switch. Have these at home and they work great (multiple storey home).

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  kampret on 19/05/2020 - 13:34

  Sorry, this colour / size combination is not currently available.

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  ngengerous on 19/05/2020 - 13:36

  OOS :(

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  huwcar on 19/05/2020 - 13:49

  Darn, I think I was too slow.

  I do need one to add to my existing mesh.

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  JoelT on 19/05/2020 - 14:59

  Good price, cheaper than Kogan have refurbished a lot of the time.

  I have twin pack, connected together through a wired-backhaul, and the network hasn't missed a beat. Way more reliable than my old Netgear Nighthawk.

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  EnergicAU on 19/05/2020 - 16:18

  For three in my place and seamless and haven't thought about it since installing them… exactly what a good router should do…