Adding google mesh

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When I add the google mesh, I know I have to disable the wifi on my ATT router, but do I need a hub or switch for my wired rooms, or should they continue to stay plugged in to the ATT router?

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You would definitely need a switch to plug your Ethernet into as google WiFi pucks only Have 2 ports per

The reason for adding the mesh network is that the wifi on my current router is crap. I have an extender and it's still crap. It's not a huge house, but I assume it's due to the walls, etc (and the router can't be moved to a more central location). Signals drop on hand-held devices constantly. Sitting out on the patio, we have to turn wi-fi off entirely.

As I understand (and correct me if i'm wrong) I need to keep the ATT Router...I'd just be replacing the wi-fi, right? So, my Google puck will plug directly into the ATT router. That said, the reason I'm asking the question is because I have things that work across the network (between wired and wireless) that I still need to communicate. For example, I use my phone or ipad (both wireless) to control my stereo or stream from my Plex (both wired), etc. I didn't know if disabling wifi on my ATT Router and using it on Google would technically be a different "network" if kept the hardwired ethernet plugged into the ATT router.

I hope I'm explaining that to where it makes sense.

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The reason for adding the mesh network is that the wifi on my current router is crap.

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When possible, adding a wired access point is better than mesh. If you are able to run Cat6 from your AT&T router to other areas of your house, then you can simply add access points, which might be cheaper than Google Mesh.