Google Wifi a Router for Use with IP Cameras?

[camb]

My expensive Nighthawk router has turned out to be a dud for my home use. I wanted to try Google Wifi.

Has anyone had experience with Google Wifi as a router for IP cameras? With only one port, I will be attaching a POE switch to it. I assume port forwarding will be easy?

 

[fenderman]

My expensive Nighthawk router has turned out to be a dud for my home use. I wanted to try Google Wifi.

Has anyone had experience with Google Wifi as a router for IP cameras? With only one port, I will be attaching a POE switch to it. I assume port forwarding will be easy?

you dont want to port forward cameras...setup a vpn
if you are having issues and want simplicity look at some of the home mesh networks out there that seem to provide good coverage...

 

[tangent]

IP cameras work MUCH better on wired ethernet than wifi. More than 1-2 wifi cams is hard to pull off successfully.

 

[randytsuch]

FWIW, I like my Asus router.

 

[VorlonFrog]

Asus RT-AC68U (also known as T-Mobile TM-AC1900). Excellent signal coverage and highly reliable when using Merlin, AsusWRT, DD-WRT, Tomato, or any other third-party firmware.

 

[Camit]

I would not go with google sorry, you should try Ubiquiti

Also if you already have your main network setup and your looking to add a second network to it, check this it's a amazing router and cheap

Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X Advanced Gigabit Ethernet Routers ER-X 256MB Storage 5 Gigabit RJ45 ports Amazon.com: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X Advanced Gigabit Ethernet Routers ER-X 256MB Storage 5 Gigabit RJ45 ports: Computers & Accessories


Also POE switch here

TP-Link 8-Port Fast Ethernet PoE Desktop Switch with 4-PoE Ports (TL-SF1008P) Amazon.com: TP-Link 8-Port Fast Ethernet PoE Desktop Switch with 4-PoE Ports (TL-SF1008P): Electronics