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Need WIFI solution for garage that is about 50 feet from the house with line of sight.

rcehlersiv
Community Member

Will Nest WIFI router with a point work for this solution?

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MichaelP
Diamond Product Expert
Diamond Product Expert

Hello @rcehlersiv 

In general, I recommend running a wire (Ethernet or coaxial cable) to outbuildings. The wireless mesh link Nest WiFi uses only runs over 5GHz, which is fast, but doesn't go very far. It's not always the distance that is the issue, but obstructions, including exterior walls, which may have aluminum siding or even a foil-based vapor barrier. That said, if you absolutely positively simply cannot find a way to run a wire, then I would recommend investing in some directional WiFi gear that is intended for this purpose. It will include directional (high gain) antennas that can be permanently mounted and aimed. Those devices will include Ethernet ports on each end, which effectively makes them a replacement for a "real" Ethernet cable. Once those are in place, then a number of WiFi solutions can be deployed, including Google WiFi (which supports Ethernet-connected access points), or products from other companies that support a similar feature.

Blazered
Community Member

I wasn't sure it was going to work, however I have used the ol' Google WIFI router/points  in the detached, back garage for going on 8 months. Its been pretty stable.  

Jeff
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi, rcehlersiv.
I just wanted to jump in real fast to see if you saw MichaelP'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
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi, everyone.
As we haven't had any activity here recently I'm going to go ahead and close the thread. If you have more to add, feel free to start a new discussion.
Thanks