as 9to5google reports that a new mesh WLAN system is to be released by Google later this year. After a smart speaker with Google Assistant moved into the access point with the second generation of the Google Nest WiFi (tested), the new system should pair with the simplicity of the first generation (tested).

return to the same access points

In addition, the third generation Google Nest WiFi is to be updated to Wi-Fi 6 for the radio standard, the second generation offers dual-band WiFi with 2.4 and 5 GHz according to Wi-Fi 5, router WiFi-AC With 4×4 MU-MIMO with a cumulative 2,200 Mbit/s, but with 2×2 MU-MIMO the access point only enables a maximum of 1,200 Mbit/s from the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. Also, the access point with Google Assistant lacks any LAN connection, which is a step back compared to the first generation. On the other hand, with the first generation, all mesh access points are technically exactly the same and it does not matter which router establishes the connection to the Internet. According to rumours, the next generation is yet to follow this principle.

Smart Speakers and Wi-Fi Leaving the 6E?

As before, Google should again offer the Mesh WLAN system as a single device, in packs of 2 and as a set of 3. It is not yet decided whether the function of smart speaker with Google Assistant will be retained in the third generation or will be discontinued. In addition, the new system may be based only on Wi-Fi 6 and not on the latest WLAN standard Wi-Fi 6e with an additional, special frequency band at 6 GHz for less interference – however, there is no reliable information on this yet. also missing. However, it would be in line with the approach of previous systems, not to offer the latest technology and not the fastest transfer rates, but to be able to offer a system that would make sense to a greater number of buyers at a lower cost. Comes.

Various Colors, Announcement of Autumn

In order to integrate seamlessly into users’ daily lives, the third generation of Nest WiFi should be available in a variety of colors to match the rest of Google’s hardware portfolio, which will be released this year. Going by the previous release dates of Google’s Mesh WLAN system, the new model could be officially presented alongside the final announcement of the Google Pixel 7 Pro.