Google OnHub

The Google OnHub makes it easy to bring dual-band 802.11ac networking to your home, but it's missing many of the management features you'd expect from a $200 router.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • The companion Google Wifi app makes setup simple and lets you to control your network from your smartphone
  • Super fast Wi-Fi speeds up to 1900 mbps to help with smooth streaming, gaming and downloading
  • Helps eliminate dead zones with 2.4GHz and 5GHz Band1/2/3/4 Wi-Fi antenna-13, 2.4GHz Bluetooth antenna- 1 & 2.4GHz Zigbee antenna-1. Reliable coverage for most homes up to 2,500 square feet
  • Supports 100+ connected devices, so everyone can get on at once and signal rate- Wi-Fi 5GHz is Up to 1300Mbps,2.4GHz is Up to 600Mbps, Bluetooth is 4.0&HS
  • Supports 100+ connected devices, so everyone can get on at once and signal rate- Wi-Fi 5GHz is Up to 1300Mbps,2.4GHz is Up to 600Mbps, Bluetooth is 4.0&HS
  • A separate guest network helps get friends online easily, and allows you to share devices, like your Chromecast, with them.
  • Industry-leading 2-year warranty and 24/7 premium technical support.

PROS

+ Sleek look.
+ Easy setup.
+ Well-designed app.
+ Solid close-range performance in testing.

CONS

- Only one wired port.
- No PC/Web browser app.
- Lacks many standard management options.
- Some features not yet enabled.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on September 04, 2015
The Google OnHub makes it easy to bring dual-band 802.11ac networking to your home, but it's missing many of the management features you'd expect from a $200 router.
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