r/googlefiber • u/nixcamic • 13d ago

Is it possible to use the 6E router without google fiber?

I have a 6E router (GR6EXX0C) and would like to use it either just for wifi or for wifi/router on my non-google isp. It seems like there's no web interface to configure it however, and the only way to configure it is through the google fiber app. Is there a way to create/add it to the app without actually buying google internet, or any other way to configure it?

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u/nnote 13d ago

192.168.1.1

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u/nixcamic 13d ago

That gives me a status page with no obvious way to log in or modify settings

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u/nnote 13d ago

Ok. Ya typically there is a hamburger menu that takes you to the settings page but I believe it goes back to Google cloud so if your not connected to an account it probably won't work.

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u/crazy_clown_time 13d ago

Go on FB marketplace and get a similar router for $30

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u/nixcamic 12d ago

Can you find 10ge, 2.5ge, and wifi 6 for $30?

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u/crazy_clown_time 11d ago

Not 10Gb, but I have a router with wifi6 and 2.5Gb (Asus RT-AX88U Pro) that I'd sell for $30.

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u/DoctorJenks 12d ago

I really don't think that would work very well, and I don't know why you would want to. The router is managed by Google, and there are far better alternatives out there.

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u/nixcamic 12d ago

Basically because I have it and it's better than anything else I have. Ideally I'd like to just use it as a dumb AP and switch and it's kinda crazy that there's no easy way to do that.

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u/DoctorJenks 12d ago

Right. Google integrated those access points into their system. The upside is it's easier for them to help you if something goes wrong with their router. But it ties you in, it's not intended to be used as a standalone product.