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Extend google wifi with Ethernet cable

ConradD — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:59:13 GMT

Hi, I have a shed about 60meters from my google wifi router and the reception is poor. I have another google wifi point with an Ethernet switch connected to the LAN port located elsewhere in the house. Can I run Ethernet cable from the Ethernet switch to the shed and plug it directly into a 3rd google wifi point to extend the coverage in my shed that way so all the wifi point are on the same ip range?

Re: Extend google wifi with Ethernet cable

olavrb — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 07:07:07 GMT

The best would be to run ethernet all the way back to the primary/ master puck, this is called "wired backhaul":

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7215624?hl=en

Else, see this answer from the other day answering a similar question:

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Wifi/Wiring-a-Third-Wifi-point-into-a-switch-connected-to-a-Mesh/m-p/218829/highlight/true#M23130

Re: Extend google wifi with Ethernet cable

ConradD — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:49:19 GMT

Hi, thanks olavrb.

Reading the first article https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7215624?hl=en if I've understood I would setup the primary WiFi point that is attached to the WAN router first, then run an ethernet cable to the second WiFi puck, power it up and then do I just follow the normal configuration process or is there a special configuration I need to do?

Also do you know, will devices that associate to the primary WiFi puck be able to auto detect devices that are associated to the second WiFi puck? Eg. HEOS WiFi speakers.

Many thanks

Re: Extend google wifi with Ethernet cable

olavrb — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:43:14 GMT

Just set it up as normal, it should then detect that ethernet is an alternative to wireless backhaul.

Yes, devices connected to either will be on the same LAN, and thus be able to see each other.

Re: Extend google wifi with Ethernet cable

EdwardT — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:52:12 GMT

Hi folks,

@olavrb, thanks for the help!

@ConradD, I'm glad that olavrb's response helped you. Let us know if you have other questions and we'd be glad to assist you.

Thanks,

Edward

Re: Extend google wifi with Ethernet cable

EdwardT — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:36:05 GMT

Hi ConradD,

It's me again. I wanted to check back in to see if you have other questions and concerns. Feel free to let me know if you do.

Thanks,

Edward

Re: Extend google wifi with Ethernet cable

EdwardT — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:16:47 GMT

Hi ConradD,

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Re: Extend google wifi with Ethernet cable

ConradD — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 01:43:11 GMT

Hi Edward, I haven’t been able to make the changes yet but the advise all makes sense thank you

Re: Extend google wifi with Ethernet cable

EdwardT — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 02:00:24 GMT

Hi ConradD,

Thanks for the update. Let us know once you get the chance to try the steps or if you have other questions and we'd be happy to help.

Thanks,

Edward

Re: Extend google wifi with Ethernet cable

EdwardT — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 03:17:20 GMT

Hi ConradD,

I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know if you are still having any trouble from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

Thanks,

Edward

Re: Extend google wifi with Ethernet cable

EdwardT — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 22:33:45 GMT

Hi ConradD,

I'm just checking in to make sure that you've seen our response. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours.

Thanks,

Edward