topic Re: Mesh extension via ethernet port in Nest Wifi

Mesh extension via ethernet port

jlake1958 — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 20:21:15 GMT

Greetings

I currently have 3 mesh AP's in my house. Can these mesh AP's use their ethernet port(port with globe icon) to "extend" the entire mesh via external antennas (such as a pair of yagi antennas). I need internet in my shop which is 50 yards from where my current mesh exists.

Next idea: can I "bridge" the house mesh with another mesh in the shop?

Re: Mesh extension via ethernet port

olavrb — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:31:09 GMT

Nest Wifi supports being connected to each other by ethernet, known as wired backhaul. An example of how that can be done correctly can be seen in following two diagrams:

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Wifi/Ethernet-backhaul/m-p/284073/highlight/true#M31892

About wired backhaul:

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

Just keep in mind that:

Nest Wifi Pro is not backward compatible, can't be mixed with prior generations.
Nest Wifi add-on point has no ethernet ports, while Google Wifi and Nest Wifi router do.

More info about:

Specifications: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668?hl=en
Mixing various Google Wifi and Nest Wifi models: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9548099?hl=en

Re: Mesh extension via ethernet port

Jeff — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:41:19 GMT

Thanks for the help, olavrb.

Hi jlake1958,

I just wanted to jump in real fast to see if you saw olavrb's reply and to see if you still needed some help on this or if you were able to get it sorted out. If you are still needing some help, just let us know and we'll be happy to continue helping.

Thanks,
Jeff

Re: Mesh extension via ethernet port

AbigailF — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 23:53:11 GMT

Hey jlake1958,

Checking back in should you still have some questions here. Let us know by replying to this thread.

Best,
Abi

Re: Mesh extension via ethernet port

AbigailF — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:42 GMT

Hello jlake1958,

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.

Regards,
Abi