Overview of the Network Tab in the Google Fiber App

If you have a Google Wifi or Nest Wifi Pro router, you can also use the Google Home app to manage your Wi-Fi settings.

Most Network Box customers are eligible to upgrade to a Nest Wifi Pro Router. To learn more, please visit the Router upgrade for Network Box customers article.

You can manage your network settings from the Network tab in the Google Fiber app.

To open the Network tab:

1. Open the Google Fiber app.   

2. Touch Network ,  this will open the Network tab.

Network sections 

 

Internet

The internet tab shows basic information and details about your internet connection.

Router

The Router tab shows basic information and details about your router.  

If you are using your own router, check your router’s user manual for information on settings and status.

Extenders

 

The Extenders tab shows basic information and details about all connected mesh extenders on your network.

 

Touch See details to see specific information of each mesh extender, such as make, model, and serial number.

Once you select an extender you can view the extender details.

Devices

The Devices tab shows the basic information and details of all current and previously-connected devices on your Google Fiber network. 

Solid dots indicate a device that is currently connected to the network, while empty docs indicate a device that isn’t. 

Once you select a device you can view the device details.

Show Password

You can use the Google Fiber app to view your Wi-Fi password. 

• Touch Copy to copy the password to your clipboard.
• Touch Share to be presented with various methods you can use to share your password such as email, text message and so on. 

Edit Network Settings

The Network settings tab allows you to turn your Wi-Fi ON or OFF, Change your Wi-Fi network’s name (SSID) or Change your Wi-Fi network’s password, Set up or Configure a Guest network, and access Advanced network settings. 

Guest networks are only available with a Wi-Fi 6 router or a later model. 

Speed Test

You can use the Google Fiber app to check the speed of your Wi-Fi connection. Touch the  button to run a speed test. 

Guest Network

You can use the Google Fiber app to Set up or Configure a guest network.

Guest networks are only available with a Wi-Fi 6 router or a later model.