Extending my Google Mesh Network to an detached garage

[PReppucci62]

I have a Google Mesh network using a Nest model H2D as the WIFI router with 2 additional access points.  Recently I had an extra Google WIFI Router (model GJ2CJ) so I added that as an additional access point to the same mesh.  So I'm only using that 2nd router as an access point, not as a separate router.

Now I need to extend my WIFI to cover a detached garage about 50 feet away from one end of the house.  I tried just putting one of my access points inside the garage but when I tested the mesh, the access point in the garage has a weak signal and sometimes doesn't connect at all.  My Router is in the middle of the house and the access point closest to the garage is that GJ2CJ unit that I'm using as an access point.

If I purchase an external access point to mount outside like the TP Link here https://a.co/d/hNIxcVs

can I hardwire that with CAT5 cable wire directly from the router that I'm using as an access point?  And will that allow the access point in the garage to obtain the WIFI signal?

Perhaps I should try relocating my router to the end of the house that is closer to the garage and then switch the access point to the middle of the house?  Of course that means I would need to hardwire the router from the cable modem to that new location at the end of the house.  Trying to solve this dilemma without running cables or costing a small fortune. 

[FrankFrías]

Preppucci62 Hello! 👨‍💻

I think what you need to do is to add an Access Point to help extend the coverage of the Main Router, which is located in the middle of your house. This put it near a window as close to your garage, so that it can connect to the Access Point that is in your garage, also should be as close as possible and avoid interference as a place with many metal things. It could even be a Google Wifi (1st Generation), as long as the Nest Wifi you have are of (2nd Generation), since it is not compatible with the Nest Wifi Pro. Your Mesh network can have a maximum of 5 Devices (1 Router and 4 Access Points), this will avoid having to use Switch or Repeaters of other brands that tend to create instability in the network.

With this solution you will spend very little money, even if you decide to make the extension by cable.

Tell me about it

[PReppucci62]

Thanks for your response but I already have an access point closest to the garage (The Google Wifi router that I have configured as only an access point).  The router is in the middle of the house.  When I test the mesh, the garage access point is weak and to fix that, it says to move it closer to the router.  Do the access points actually only connect to the router or do they connect to other access points?  I think I just need to hardwire the access point closest to the garage?

[aperezdeleon]

Hello PReppucci62,

Thanks for reaching out to our community.

It can be confusing to determine the best Google WiFi configuration for optimal internet performance, but don't worry, let's figure it out together!

Google WiFi points should be placed near your main router to ensure maximum coverage. I recommend placing them no more than 2 rooms away from the router, as the access points only connect to the router directly. If your garage point is experiencing weak signal and you're satisfied with your current point/router setup, a hardwired connection is the best way to achieve consistent internet speed. By directly connecting the garage point to your network, you'll bypass potential wireless interference from your main router.

Let me know how it goes.

Regards,
Angel.