How to Attach a Google Router to the WAN Port of a MoFi4500

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The MoFi4500 router is widely known for its compatibility with 4G LTE networks, making it an excellent choice for rural areas or mobile setups where traditional broadband connections are unavailable. However, many users want to extend or optimize their network setup by attaching a Google Router—specifically part of the Google Nest WiFi or Wi-Fi WiFi syWiFi—to their MoFi4500.

This guide will walk you through how to attach your Google Router to the WAN port of a MoFi4500, allowing you to extend your internet network and improve connectivity throughout your home or workspace.

What You Need Before You Begin

Before you begin connecting your Google Router to the MoFi4500’s WAN port, ensure that you have the following:

• A MoFi4500 router connected to your 4G LTE or other WAN internet source.
• A Google Router (from either the Google Nest WiFi or orWiFigle WiFi faWiFi).
• An Ethernet cable (to connect the MoFi4500 to the Google Router’s WAN port).

Step 1: Set Up Your MoFi4500 Router

Before attaching your Google Router, ensure the MoFi4500 is up and running with a stable internet connection through its 4G LTE modem (or another WAN connection).

1. Power on the MoFi4500 and ensure it’s successfully connected to the internet. You should be able to access the internet by connecting your device (phone, computer, etc.) directly to the MoFi4500’s WiFi neWiFik or LAN ports.
2. Log into the MoFi4500 settings interface:

• Open a web browser and go to the default IP address: 192.168.10.1.
• Enter the default login credentials (often found on the back of the router or in the manual). If you haven’t changed them, they will typically be something like admin for both the username and password.

1. Verify that your MoFi4500 is working correctly by testing the internet connection.

Step 2: Connect the Google Router to the MoFi4500

Now that your MoFi4500 works, you can connect the Google Router to the MoFi4500’s WAN port. Here’s how:

1. Power on the Google Router:

• Unbox and plug in your Google Router. Please wait until it powers up fully.
• The Google Router will have a power port and two Ethernet ports—WAN (globe icon) and LAN (for extending the network to other devices).

1. Connect the Google Router to the MoFi4500:

• Take an Ethernet cable and plug one end into the MoFi4500’s LAN port (available LAN ports).
• Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the WAN port of your Google Router (the port with the globe icon).

Step 3: Set Up Google WiFi (NWiFiWiFi)

TWiFimplete the setup, you will need to configure your Google Router.

1. Download the Google Home app:

• If you haven’t already, download the Google Home app on your smartphone (available for both Android and iOS).

1. Start the setup process:

• Open the Google Home app and follow the prompts to set up a new device.
• The app will scan for the Google Router. Once found, the app will guide you through the configuration, including naming your network and setting up WiFi pacifiers.

1. Set the Google Router to Bridge Mode (optional):

• By default, Google WiFi deWiFis run in NAT mode, creating their separate network. However, if you want the Google Router to be an extension of your MoFi4500 network, you can set it to bridge mode. This turns off Google Router’s routing capabilities, allowing the MoFi4500 to manage the network.
• To enable bridge mode, you’ll need to disable WiFi PoWiFito-Point Protocol (Wi-Fi PWiFin the Google Home app under advanced settings. Google’s exact steps vary slightly depending on whether you’re using Google Nest WiFi or Wi-Fi WiFi, sWiFifer to Google’s help articles or instructions on bridge mode for your specific model.

Step 4: Finalizing and Testing the Network

After completing the setup, you should test the network to ensure everything is working correctly:

1. Check your devices: Connect devices (phones, tablets, laptops) to the Google WiFi neWiFik to verify internet access.
2. Speed test: Perform a speed test on both the MoFi4500 network and the Google Router network to ensure speeds are as expected.
3. Placement and mesh setup: If you’re using Google Nest WiFi or Wi-Fi network, ensure the Google Router is placed in a central location, or configure additional Google WiFi poWiFi to cover your entire home.

Troubleshooting Tips

• No Internet on Google Router: If the Google Router doesn’t have internet access, double-check that the Ethernet cable is securely plugged into both the MoFi4500’s LAN port and the Google Router’s WAN port.
• Network Conflicts: If you encounter issues where devices can’t connect to the internet, check if there’s an IP conflict between the MoFi4500 and the Google Router. You can try setting the Google Router to bridge mode or adjust the IP address range in the MoFi4500’s settings.
• WiFi DeWiFiones: If using a mesh system with multiple Google WiFi unWiFi, ensure your secondary Google points are placed strategically to provide good WiFi throughout your space.

Conclusion

Attaching a Google Router to the WAN port of a MoFi4500 is a straightforward process that can enhance your home network, especially if you’re looking to expand WiFi coWiFige with Google’s mesh technology. By following these steps, you can ensure that your MoFi4500 and Google Router work together smoothly to provide reliable, secure internet connectivity for all your devices.