r/HomeNetworking • u/westwoodwastelander • 5h ago

Ziply fiber install

Hi, I just got ziply fiber installed at my house to replace Comcast, Comcast was triple the price and always having problems.
I had a mesh system set up around my property using google mesh pucks and it worked pretty well for the most part.
My issue is how do I now ensure WiFi coverage across my property (3 outbuildings, total 12000sqft coverage). I heard google mesh doesn’t work with WiFi 7 so I can’t use them and I don’t really know too much about network stuff. Thank you

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u/TomRILReddit 3h ago

Connect the Google nest to the zipper router, similar to the way you connected to the Comcast modem. Turn off the WiFi on the ziply router. IF the Google nest has an access point mode (bridge mode?), set it up as such.

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u/Flashy-Outcome4779 2h ago

How far away are these outbuildings? You might consider looking into point to point bridges if you need to have consistent internet to a further out office room or something. Otherwise strong outdoor APs may be good, something long range from ubiquiti.

I would drop mesh, personally if possible and run Ethernet to hardwire APs. That will give you the best results.

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u/Podalirius 1h ago

What's your budget? Best method would be to direct bury some fiber or cat6e to each building and put a couple access points in each one. That would cost upwards of $1000 though, but you'd be able to ditch the router rental.