How to Remove Two Wifi Routers in Google Mesh Network: Synology NAS Warnings

Remove Two Wifi Routers from Google Mesh Network: Synology NAS Warnings

Google Mesh WiFi networks are known for their seamless connectivity and coverage. However, if you're setting up a Synology NAS, you might encounter some warnings related to having two WiFi routers in the mesh network. In this article, we'll explore the reasons behind these warnings and how to address them.

Google Mesh WiFi Networks

Google Mesh WiFi networks consist of multiple nodes that work together to provide seamless WiFi coverage throughout your home or office. Each node communicates with the other nodes to create a single, unified network. This network allows you to move around freely without losing your connection or having to switch between different networks.

Setting Up a Synology NAS

Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices provide a centralized location for storing and accessing data. When setting up a Synology NAS, you might encounter warnings related to having two WiFi routers in the mesh network. These warnings are related to the way that Synology NAS devices handle network traffic.

Understanding the Warnings

When you set up a Synology NAS, it will perform a traceroute (tracert) to the destination IP address (e.g. 8.8.8.8). If it detects two private IP addresses in the traceroute, it will display a warning. This warning is indicating that there are two WiFi routers in the mesh network, which can cause issues with network traffic.

In the example above, the Synology NAS is detecting two private IP addresses (192.168.1.1 and 192.168.5.1) in the traceroute. This is causing the warning to be displayed.

Addressing the Warnings

To address the warnings, you can try the following steps:

1. Ensure that both WiFi routers are on the same network.
2. Disable the WiFi on one of the routers.
3. Connect the Synology NAS directly to the primary WiFi router using an Ethernet cable.
4. Update the firmware on both WiFi routers and the Synology NAS.

While Google Mesh WiFi networks are known for their seamless connectivity, setting up a Synology NAS can cause some warnings related to having two WiFi routers in the mesh network. By understanding the warnings and following the steps outlined above, you can address these warnings and ensure that your Synology NAS is set up correctly.

References

• How to set up QoS with traffic control on Synology NAS
• Google Mesh WiFi Networks
• Synology NAS

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