Even if your original router was installed by a technician, you'll be able to change from one router to another on your own. Although all routers are slightly different, these steps will give you a general idea of the process. Purchase or lease a new router.

What Google Wifi does. Google Wifi is a home mesh Wi-Fi system that replaces your traditional router and provides seamless, reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. You still need an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and modem to connect to the internet.

1) The main difference between 2nd gen and 1st gen is th new units have tri band support giving the mesh router an additional 5ghz band to run on for faster service.

The router's IP address (commonly 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1) can also be used. Login Credentials: The default username is usually 'admin' and the password 'password'. Alternatively, look on the bottom of the unit for your specific admin and password combination.