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[Refurb] Google Wi-Fi 3 Pack $251 + Shipping (Free Shipping with Kogan First) @ Kogan

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[Refurb] Google Wi-Fi 3 Pack $251 + Shipping (Free Shipping with Kogan First) @ Kogan
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zukand on 08/10/2020 - 12:35 kogan.com (286 clicks)
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Been keeping an eye on this for a while, I wanted the original version due to the ethernet port (and price!).

I signed up for to the Kogan First trial so express shipping was free. (I added a $9 mask, otherwise it was charging me the $5 express fee)

The 1 year warranty is provided by Kogan, I believe these are essentially grey imports.

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Google have announced that Google Wifi is making a return, but the new version is only available in the US.

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  • onlinepred on 08/10/2020 - 12:39

    Couldn't get this to work on my HFC connection nomatter what I tried. Oh well.

    • 87percent on 08/10/2020 - 12:45

      NBN HFC or normal HFC?

      I’ve got mine on Telstra cable, and it’s been fine

    • Twix on 08/10/2020 - 12:51

      Which ISP are you with?

      • onlinepred on 08/10/2020 - 13:01

        I was with IINET and now TPG.

        • Twix on 08/10/2020 - 13:13
          +1

          TPG use of VLAN 802.1q strikes again.

          • onlinepred on 08/10/2020 - 13:17
            +1

            @Twix: Yea, I got a good deal with TPG NBN, so used the savings to buy netgear orbi which I've been really happy with, coming from the Google WiFi.

            • Twix on 08/10/2020 - 13:22

              @onlinepred: Yeah Orbi has great specs and supports VLAN 802.1q.

    • landroverz7 on 08/10/2020 - 12:52
      +3

      I have this plugged directly to the black NBN HFC modem, no issues. Aussie Broadband is my provider. Maybe your ISP has to change some settings on their end?

      • onlinepred on 08/10/2020 - 13:07
        +2

        Yea the issue is with the stupid VLAN. It's such a basic device you can't even change VLAN.

        • khey on 08/10/2020 - 13:50

          Go to the voice section and you can add the vlan id there, no?

      • Ashburtonian on 08/10/2020 - 13:30

        Me too, perfect

    • bthaddad on 08/10/2020 - 12:53
      +4

      I had this problem and solved it. The issue is that my HFC connection needed a VLAN setting to be set to "2" which was not configurable on the google wifi itself. In the end I put a spare ISP router (with wifi turned off) between my HFC modem and the google wifi, acting as a simple switch that selects the VLAN setting and passes the connection on to google wifi.

      There is some stuff online about this e.g.
      https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2772184
      https://community.tpg.com.au/t5/Modems-and-Devices/HFC-and-G…
      https://community.tpg.com.au/t5/NBN-Installation/NBN-HFC-wit…

      • deelaroo on 09/10/2020 - 00:50

        So you set the router as a router?

    • chet on 08/10/2020 - 13:29

      I was with Telstra Cable and switched to Aussie Broadband when moving to NBN (HFC). I've got my Telstra Smart Modem plugged into the NBN connection box and the Google Wifi running through the Telstra modem and it's all working fine.

      • onlinepred on 08/10/2020 - 13:32

        Yea I didn't want to use any ISP modems due to privacy.

        • ESEMCE on 08/10/2020 - 13:39
          +1

          ??
          You're aware these are manufactured by Google right, and you're aware of Google's position on Privacy?

          • onlinepred on 08/10/2020 - 13:45

            @ESEMCE: Yes, you have to pick your poison. Do you want any random company in India accessing your modem/network directly AND all your data going to Google, or just your unencrypted data going to Google.

            • deelaroo on 09/10/2020 - 00:51

              @onlinepred: What do you possibly think they can see just from your modem? Anything HTTPS/SSL/secured with a certificate is not possible for anyone in the middle to see apart from the actual address connecting to, without it being 100% obvious its occurring.

              • onlinepred on 09/10/2020 - 08:04

                @deelaroo: Getting access to your modem as admin? How will you be able to tell?

      • Twix on 08/10/2020 - 13:41
        +1

        What are you using the Telstra modem for?

        You can hook up the Google wifi straight to the NBN connection device with Aussie BB.

        • 87percent on 08/10/2020 - 13:55

          is that the same for Telstra NBN HFC?

          • Twix on 08/10/2020 - 14:18
            +1

            @87percent: Yeah Telstra is the same. The Telstra modem is only needed for the Telstra phone and 4G fail over.

        • chet on 08/10/2020 - 18:48

          To be honest, I kept the modem for specific devices that I'd like to keep on 5ghz, and to smooth over the transition without having to switch networks for some devices. Probably unnecessary but would reduce some load on the devices that I don't specifically need to monitor via Google Wifi.

          • Twix on 08/10/2020 - 19:57

            @chet: Yeah you shouldn't need to do that. As long as it works :-)

        • furythree on 08/10/2020 - 19:29

          can u use the google wifi in AP mode only

          i have a pfsense router i just need wifi mesh

    • lostn on 08/10/2020 - 21:04

      it works fine on my HFC. YOu just plug an ethernet cable from the Arris modem into the GWifi and Google does the rest. I'm just not sure how much I can trust google with my privacy.

  • Sammyboy on 08/10/2020 - 13:30

    Google are releasing the original wifi with a few improvements and cheaper too. Not sure on the Australian pricing. But it may be cheaper than these reconditioned units
    https://9to5google.com/2020/10/06/new-google-wifi-launch/

    • ESEMCE on 08/10/2020 - 13:42
      +1

      Triple pack is US$199 so just doing currency conversion and adding GST (with virtually no Australia Tax) it'll come in at at least AU$299 if it's coming here at all.

      • Sammyboy on 08/10/2020 - 13:44

        For $50 more i'd rather an updated model and brand new and you aren't having to deal with Kogan

      • zukand on 08/10/2020 - 13:45

        Yep, I figured they'll be between 299-349 AUD, and that's if/when they're released here. I've been needing better Wi-Fi for a long time, and with the amount of devices we have, I needed something "cheap ish" that would handle it, which I'm hoping this will do. Having an L shape house also means mesh should work well for us!

        Also this was the best quote I found about the changes.

        "The main differences in this Google Wifi re-release are that the Google “G” on top is engraved rather than printed and that it’s powered by a traditional DC barrel jack rather than USB-C"

        • Sammyboy on 08/10/2020 - 14:07
          +2

          There's been some speed issues too with the most recent firmware update for the original google wifi. I mostly run cabled so havent noticed it as much, but it has really affected some people. I'd be a bit cautious with reconditioned stuff from Kogan too. Their warranty department sucks. Nothing is as bad a Graysonline reconditioned warranties though lol

          • Twix on 08/10/2020 - 14:12

            @Sammyboy: Google are meant to have addressed the speed troubles on the new September firmware.

            • Sammyboy on 08/10/2020 - 17:39
              +1

              @Twix: Theres also black friday sales just around the corner. So probably a good chance of the new units going on sale, or these old units discounted even further

      • lostn on 08/10/2020 - 21:06

        the RRP for the first model was $399 so that would be a discount.

  • cuteseal on 08/10/2020 - 13:30

    This or the TPLink Deco M5?

    I found a review which directly compared the two and looks almost neck and neck. Google is slightly better on 5Ghz, Tplink slightly better on 2.4Ghz.
    Both use the same design and offer similar speeds.
    Both are configured using an app, both very similar "consumer friendly" approach/experience rather than getting into the traditional nuts and bolts
    .
    https://www.mbreviews.com/tp-link-deco-m5-vs-google-wifi/2/

    • Twix on 08/10/2020 - 13:35

      Which ISP are you with?

      • cuteseal on 08/10/2020 - 13:51

        ABB

        • Twix on 08/10/2020 - 14:14

          Both are suitable with Aussie BB. Flip a coin :-)

    • ESEMCE on 08/10/2020 - 13:44
      +1

      I'm inclined to think Google might keep the firmware patched for longer than TP-Link which might release a few patches across the next year then dump them.

      • onlinepred on 08/10/2020 - 14:47

        Google are also more likely to have more issues requiring updates as they are new to the game and their apps and firmware are still new and pretty limited.

  • adi2020 on 08/10/2020 - 14:56

    i would avoid Kogan as it is refurb product

  • deelaroo on 09/10/2020 - 00:54
    -1

    As always for any standard sized house a single decent wireless access point is going to easily provide coverage throughout at a cheaper price. Actually have read testing showing better from a single proper AP. These are a gimmick.

    • zukand on 09/10/2020 - 10:11

      Yep, you really do need to do some research to see what will work best for you.

      In my case, I have an L shaped house with the router in the middle corner and I lose coverage on both ends, so this seemed to be the best solution.

      The ethernet port is also a massive bonus for me as one of my machines is ethernet only.

  • zukand on 13/10/2020 - 11:06

    Received mine today, set it up, all good.

    Couple of scuff marks that wiped off, packaged terribly! And came with Samsung USB power points and generic USB C/Ethernet cables. Not the end of the world, and in contrast to what they state "All refurbished models are fully functional with genuine parts and the original battery" - but doesn't make a functional difference. Set it up, it's resolved my three main issues a) Coverage b)Speed c)Amount of devices it supports.

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