Extending Google Mesh

[timstreightiff]

Has anyone used a TPLink eap610-outdoor AP as a range extender for Google Mesh? Is this even possible or anyone have any guidance? 

[olavrb]

Should be possible. Connect it with ethernet cable behind the primary/main Nest Wifi unit, to its' LAN port. Do you want more LAN ports, add an unmanaged switch:

• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6274262?hl=en

You'll of course have to control/manage the TP-Link access point outside of the Google Home app.

[timstreightiff]

Thanks! Will that broadcast the same SID and effectively just make my mesh network larger so I have seamless movement OR will that just act as another wireless network?

[olavrb]

You'll have to configure the TP-Link access point seperatly. You could give it the same network name (SSID) and password, the clients can jump between by themselves.

You could consider to buy a Google Wifi 1st gen or one more Nest Wifi router, both with ethernet ports. And use them wired to your existing main/primary Nest Wifi yo extend your network. This is known as "wired backhaul":

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

Here is a diagram showing how that would look:

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

[LovelyM]

Hey folks,

@olavrb, your response is very helpful.

Thanks for reaching out, @timstreightiff. It seems like your questions were already addressed, but I want to make sure that everything is covered on your end. Don't hesitate to reply to this thread if you still need help.

Best,
Lovely

[LovelyM]

Hi timstreightiff, 

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

Cheers, 
Lovely

[LovelyM]

Hello timstreightiff, 

It's me again. We haven’t heard any updates from you. I’ll go ahead and lock this thread within 24 hours. If you still need assistance, feel free to start a new thread in the Community and we’ll be happy to help.

Thanks, 
Lovely