Can I keep Actiontec network on with google nest wifi for wireless stb's?

Trying to set up FiOS internet/TV with Google nest mesh wifi. I'm gonna attempt to use a coax to actiontec setup because dslreports says it works even though you'll have a double NAT (whatever that means). I've heard that the wireless mini STBs can only connect to a Fios router. I read that typically you want to turn off the actiontec wireless settingswith the Google nest network, but is it possible to keep both networks running so TV's can connect to FiOS router while everything else connects to Google nest wifi? I'm not very networking savvy so if you can keep the answers dumbed down, I'd appreciate it . Thanks!

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Edg1

Yeah there is definitely a couple different ways to use your own router. Since your WAN connection from the ONT is on MoCA, your Actiontec has to be primary. Connect the coax from ONT to the Actiontec then the LAN of the Actiontec to the WAN of the Google.
Make sure the Google IP address is something other than 192.168.1.1 and it is ok if you leave it as DHCP. Most newer routers will sense the IP conflict during the setup and change it automatically.

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Edg1

You certainly can use Google Nest and the Actiontec router. The only issue is that the Actiontec isn't compatible with the wireless mini. They connect using the 5 GHz band and the Actiontec only has 2 4 GHz. You will just have to wire the minis with coax.

mgdpublic

Ok I'm an idiot. I never imagined I had coax to all those minis so assumed some were wireless. Do you know if I'll have trouble with coax from ONT? Also will using the actiontec as a bridge prevent my nest from using 5ghz? And come to think of it I'm using an extender that they claimed would give me 5g. Is that **bleep**? Thanks for your help.

Edg1

The minis can connect via coax, ethernet, or wifi, but I do believe that you will have issues trying to activate them without the G1100 or G3100.

mgdpublic

My minis are currently working with the action tec. They are connected via coax. But will using the action tec as a bridge restrict my Google WiFi to 2.4ghz? Thanks again!

mgdpublic

Oh one other thing - some people say you have to run Ethernet from ONT to router, whereas others say using coax is ok and that you'll have a double NAT but that it didn't matter. Where are you on this issue? Thanks for the third time.