125 foot airgap, want decent Wi-Fi

[IHateMyJob2004]

Buying a house. There is a detached garage about 125 feet away. How to get wifi there.....


Notes:
1) subpanel from main distribution panel... Wifi over power?
2) I coyld mount something on the exterior of each building that provides line of sight.
3) typical wifi connectivity....

3 os option 1 but if it fails, then what?

Any way to mirror hdmi signals?

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[ch33zw1z]

Buying a house. There is a detached garage about 125 feet away. How to get wifi there.....


Notes:
1) subpanel from main distribution panel... Wifi over power?
2) I coyld mount something on the exterior of each building that provides line of sight.
3) typical wifi connectivity....

3 os option 1 but if it fails, then what?

Any way to mirror hdmi signals?

Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

1. So you're running a subpanel to the garage? Sure you could use power line adapters and run network devices like WAP or switch in garage.

2. Yup, you could use something like ubiquiti nanostations to do point to point between buildings, just need to ensure line of sight is clear, free of obstructions like big trees

3. Sure, 125 feet is not much for something like a ubiquiti pro or long range access point. Especially if the path is free of obstruction. Theres variables when running traffic outside using wireless, and through the walls of buildings.

What's the budget you have to work with?

 

[mdram]

run a cable over there, put in a secondary access point

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

This is all existing structures. There's no way to run a cable. I just want to spend like $200 at most.

What do I need to buy to do Ethernet over power? In the garage, I can do everything wired. It's only going to be used to stream video and stream music. So maybe 2 devices. I'd guess that the plug should be near the main panel to limit the transmission distance. I don't know what the distance tolerances are for the power runs.

 

[mxnerd]

Buy powerline adapter kit and add a WiFi access point in the garage.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Powe...01&sr=1-6&keywords=ethernet+powerline+adapter

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

For powerline adapter kits, are there any "trusted brands"? Or better yet, brands to avoid.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

I read a review on the TP-Link AV2000 and the TP-Link AV1200 actually performed better. Still need to read more.

I did find spec info. Trnasmission distance is 300 meters (that's 1000 feet) so I am not that worried about the long run to my garage. Granted no reviews I found did tests through a subpanel.

General problem with ALL powerline Ethernet is that the use of microwaves can cause data transmission rates to tank. It might even be inoperable while running. But that's understandable. Like I said, I'll be using a plug as close as possible to the 200 amp subpanel. I do plan on wiring some Ethernet through the house to limit wireless issues granted I have a SICK wireless router.

For $80, I'll gladly be the guinea pig. I need an OK wireless router too for the garage. This thing will only have a couple smartphones ever connected to it wirelessly.

 

[mxnerd]

TP-Link is a big brand. 4 stars for nearly 1700 reviews, I think it's good enough. Powerline adapters performance always depends.

Make sure it does not plug into a power strip with surge protector, it affects the performance.

You can always return the product if it does not work well.

Wired ethernet is the only solution that its speed won't be affected by weather, microwave, electricity field, power surge, etc.

 

[Fallen Kell]

You can look into using a directional antenna on a router that supports removable/replaceable external antenna. And if you really need more, you can look into using 2 routers with direction antenna in a wireless bridge.

There is too much risk of lightning surge damage if your house has a long power line run to an outbuilding to connect yet another pathway for the surge to hit your computer systems with powerline connections.

 

[mxnerd]

Don't know why you can't run a cable, but the following 150ft Cat6 outdoor waterproof direct burial ethernet cable would give you a reliable connection between your house and the detached garage, costs even less than powerline adapters.

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Waterproof-Ethernet-Direct-Shielded/dp/B002HFEPLG

 

[PliotronX]

Or string up LC cable and run muxes, won't draw lightning and a lot easier.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Don't know why you can't run a cable, but the following 150ft Cat6 outdoor waterproof direct burial ethernet cable would give you a reliable connection between your house and the detached garage, costs even less than powerline adapters.

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Waterproof-Ethernet-Direct-Shielded/dp/B002HFEPLG

paved driveway is headache number one.

 

[RussDraper]

I second the post above about Ubiquiti wireless options. They have a ton of directional antennas that aren't that expensive.

Years ago I used 14mb/s ethernet over power adapters by netgear, they worked fairly well but occasionally had to be power cycled. These days you can get ones that are gigabit speeds!