Extending range using ethernet connection

I have an airport extreme that is currently broadcasting a wireless network throughout our house. I would like to be able to use a laptop or Ipad out by the pool, but the signal is week or sometimes doesn't exist. We have a pool house with an ethernet port that is wired into the home network and I would like to hook up an airport express using that ethernet connection to extend the network range (with as little loss of speed and bandwith as possible). How do I do that? Any help would be much appreciated, particularly if you can make it simple, step by step. I have researched other posts on this site, but have gotten lost in the technical jargon. thanks.

Welcome to the discussions, DaveinOL!
Here's how to do what you want with an AirPort Express:
Temporarily, locate the AirPort Express near your computer and connect a short ethernet cable from the computer to the AirPort Express
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Select your AirPort Express and click Manual Setup
Click the Base Station tab below the row of icons to assign a name to your device, establish a device password and adjust Time Zone Settings
Click the Wireless tab
Wireless Mode = Create a wireless network
Wireless Network Name = Exact name of your AirPort Extreme network
Radio Mode = 802.11n (802.11b/g compatible) will allow a variety of devices to connect
Channel = Automatic
Wireless Security = Exact same setting as your AirPort Extreme
Wireless Password = Same password as your AirPort Extreme network
Confirm Password
Click the Internet icon
Connect Using = Ethernet
Connection Sharing = Off (Bridge Mode)
Update to save settings and the Express will restart in 20-25 seconds and you should have a green light. You can now disconnect the ethernet cable you used for setup and locate the Express where you need it.
This type of setup is known as a "roaming network" because computers will automatically connect to the wireless access point with the strongest signal as they "roam" around your house and outside area.

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