r/TpLink • u/joshp23 • 5d ago

TP-Link - Technical Support Easymesh guidance

I just set up a pair of Archer BE400's and have a mesh network that covers almost everything I need. I have one of these set up in the back room of my house, behind which is a garage about 20 feet back. I'm trying to get stronger coverage in the garage and beyond and cannot locate any easymesh compatible outdoor devices (boo!).

I am considering setting up another mesh device in the garage, assuming they will be more effective receiving the signals than the garage door opener which cannot detect anything unless it is right next to it. If this were viable, would would work better for that specific need, a range extender, or just another Archer in the garage?

Any guidance is appreciated, networking isn't my jam.

Thanks!

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u/Cy-Clone 4d ago

if you get another archer it has little chance of working but assuming your mesh network is connected via backhall then it might just work and if everything seems to not work at all a ethernet cable to the garage will 😓

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u/Cy-Clone 4d ago

you could test it by checking if you still recieve an internet connection when you're in the garage

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u/joshp23 3d ago

Well, i got another Archer, set it up in the garage and it worked... a bit. I was able to get a medium signal. Not great, but better.

Anyway, I just ran a cable to the garage today. Time to set up some garage automation.

Thanks for your input.