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EllDee71
Aspirant
Jun 24, 2025

Extending Mesh

I have a NetGear Nighthawk MR60 mesh wifi router with 2 satelites , it is performing quite well.     I am now building a detached garage approximately 50 feet from my house.  I alos have an EV and ...
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EllDee71
Aspirant
Jul 02, 2025

Thank you CrimpOn. This seems like a good plan. The large metal garage door that faces the house goes up next week. At that point I will do the test with the satellite, but I am thinking to use one of my current units for the test. 

Just fyi I do have a pipe from house to garage to carry electric. However the building inspector doesn't allow electric & Ethernet in same tube, it would cost ~$2k to place an additional tube. 

Thanks again, LD

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 02, 2025

Something you could review and check into. Some power line adapters. Depnds if power is on same circuit though.

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    EllDee71
    Aspirant
    Jul 03, 2025

    Thank you FURRY.  I hope to get the grage door on soon and make a test.  Will definitely try Powerline if mesh satellite does not work