Google Wifi System - €112 delivered

Chardee MacDennis

https://www.amazon.com/Google-Wifi-system-single-point/dp/B01MDJ0HVG?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAIPHVZTVH6LZ5BFZA&tag=hawk-future-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01MDJ0HVG&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ascsubtag=trd-231203133-20

Single Google Wifi hub discounted from $129.99: $99.99
AmazonGlobal Standard Shipping: $8.27
Import Fees Deposit: $24.67

Total: $131.94

Converted to euro about : €111.37
About €50 cheaper than Maplin.

Also

"For AmazonGlobal items, you won't be charged additional fees if the actual Import Fees exceed the Import Fees Deposit we estimated."

About Import Fees Deposit

WayneEnterprise

Chardee MacDennis wrote: »

https://www.amazon.com/Google-Wifi-system-single-point/dp/B01MDJ0HVG?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAIPHVZTVH6LZ5BFZA&tag=hawk-future-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01MDJ0HVG&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ascsubtag=trd-231203133-20

Single Google Wifi hub discounted from $129.99: $99.99
AmazonGlobal Standard Shipping: $8.27
Import Fees Deposit: $24.67

Total: $131.94

Converted to euro about : €111.37
About €50 cheaper than Maplin.

Also

"For AmazonGlobal items, you won't be charged additional fees if the actual Import Fees exceed the Import Fees Deposit we estimated."

About Import Fees Deposit

I have these setup, bought them when I was in the states. You would really need two or three for a house. One might be ok for an apartment.

Chardee MacDennis

WayneEnterprise wrote: »

I have these setup, bought them when I was in the states. You would really need two or three for a house. One might be ok for an apartment.

I know someone with one in a 120sqm house, it gets the whole house and back garden.

WayneEnterprise

Chardee MacDennis wrote: »

I know someone with one in a 120sqm house, it gets the whole house and back garden.

Maybe would work depending on the placement of the main hub. I have my main hub in the very front left room and the second hub in the very back right room. I wasn't able to get coverage in the backroom without the second hub.

But like you say, each experience may be different depending on placement, construction of house etc.

Chardee MacDennis

WayneEnterprise wrote: »

Maybe would work depending on the placement of the main hub. I have my main hub in the very front left room and the second hub in the very back right room. I wasn't able to get coverage in the backroom without the second hub.

But like you say, each experience may be different depending on placement, construction of house etc.

I'm going to get one anyway, if needs be I'll pick up a second one in the US in January.

Rafloution

Be careful with us Google WiFi. 5ghz channels on a different range EU devices cannot see. You can't control the channels so are stuck and can't change region as it's different hardware in us model

bk

Really no point in just one of these. Better off getting a more capable decent wifi router, which will cost the same or less and have greater range and abilities.

If you are looking for a multi access point system, this is also not that great, no independent wireless back channel (but ok if using ethernet backhaul). It is dual band only.

Linksys Velop or Netgear Orbi are better options, being tri-band and having independent backhaul. I'd say keep an eye out for these to be on sale tomorrow or Monday.

If you have ethernet in your home, then Ubiquiti Access Points are excellent, but a bit techie to set up.

WayneEnterprise

Rafloution wrote: »

Be careful with us Google WiFi. 5ghz channels on a different range EU devices cannot see. You can't control the channels so are stuck and can't change region as it's different hardware in us model

I have two bought in the US and have loads of devices connected on the 5 ghz channel. I don't think there is any technical difference between 5 ghz in EU and US to be honest, you may be confusing it with mobile networking.

bk

Oh this is from the US!!

Unless you can set it to Europe in the settings, it would actually be illegal to use this in Ireland. Different wireless frequencies, you could end up with ComReg knocking on your door.

Really just get yourself a TP-Link AC1900, it will have better performance:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beamforming-Technology-UK-Archer-C9/dp/B00PDLRHFW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511452063&sr=8-1&keywords=tp-link+ac1900

Also some tips, if you can, have your wireless router near the center of your home and if you can have it high up on a shelf near the ceiling. Can really help boost the signal.

bk

WayneEnterprise wrote: »

I have two bought in the US and have loads of devices connected on the 5 ghz channel. I don't think there is any technical difference between 5 ghz in EU and US to be honest, you may be confusing it with mobile networking.

There is and unless you have set your device to the European region, then you are breaking the law! Seriously different unlicensed frequencies between the US and here.

Chardee MacDennis

bk wrote: »

Oh this is from the US!!

Unless you can set it to Europe in the settings, it would actually be illegal to use this in Ireland. Different wireless frequencies, you could end up with ComReg knocking on your door.

Really just get yourself a TP-Link AC1900, it will have better performance:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beamforming-Technology-UK-Archer-C9/dp/B00PDLRHFW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511452063&sr=8-1&keywords=tp-link+ac1900

Also some tips, if you can, have your wireless router near the center of your home and if you can have it high up on a shelf near the ceiling. Can really help boost the signal.

Currently using a Xiaomi Wifi Router, using the Chinese bands - comreg has yet to knock on my door :rolleyes:

WayneEnterprise

bk wrote: »

There is and unless you have set your device to the European region, then you are breaking the law! Seriously different unlicensed frequencies between the US and here.

Ok fair enough, setup is working fine for me anyway with european devices connecting no problem.

bk

Chardee MacDennis wrote: »

Currently using a Xiaomi Wifi Router, using the Chinese bands - comreg has yet to knock on my door :rolleyes:

That is fine, use at your own risk, but I don't think you should be recommending devices to people here on boards that might get them in trouble.

Comreg have vans who look for out of spec devices causing interference and they do prosecute people for it. Also the mobile phone companies are pretty aggressive looking for interference too.

WayneEnterprise wrote: »

Ok fair enough, setup is working fine for me anyway with european devices connecting no problem.

Yes, their is an overlap between the frequencies, so yes, European devices will work. The issue is that your router may also be transmitting on licensed frequencies and at power levels which aren't allowed and interfering with other licensed services, e.g. radar at airports, mobile masts, etc.

Check your settings if their is an option to set your device to the European region, this would fix this issue.

longshotvalue

bk wrote: »

Really no point in just one of these. Better off getting a more capable decent wifi router, which will cost the same or less and have greater range and abilities.

If you are looking for a multi access point system, this is also not that great, no independent wireless back channel (but ok if using ethernet backhaul). It is dual band only.

Linksys Velop or Netgear Orbi are better options, being tri-band and having independent backhaul. I'd say keep an eye out for these to be on sale tomorrow or Monday.

If you have ethernet in your home, then Ubiquiti Access Points are excellent, but a bit techie to set up.

These are the things to get. Get long range one of Pro version and they have a huge range.

the powerline with wifi built in is a great option imo - works very well.

unklerosco

I have the BT home mesh system. Sinch to setup and fantastic coverage. The download speeds are much faster than my previous setup but it's slow to get up and running... It's like a car with a great top speed but crap acceleration. Streaming netflix etc. the odd time it takes a while for the stream to kick into HD. Sky Q box takes a while to load film previews etc. This was all instant with my last router.. I only switched cause my last router died... Very tempted to go back to a single router system.

Chardee MacDennis

bk wrote: »

That is fine, use at your own risk, but I don't think you should be recommending devices to people here on boards that might get them in trouble.

Comreg have vans who look for out of spec devices causing interference and they do prosecute people for it. Also the mobile phone companies are pretty aggressive looking for interference too.





Yes, their is an overlap between the frequencies, so yes, European devices will work. The issue is that your router may also be transmitting on licensed frequencies and at power levels which aren't allowed and interfering with other licensed services, e.g. radar at airports, mobile masts, etc.

Check your settings if their is an option to set your device to the European region, this would fix this issue.

You think Google manufacture different devices or use different chipsets for different markets? OR you think maybe it's software based?