Building with fiber optic cables for high-speed connectivity.
Building with fiber optic cables for high-speed connectivity.
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This product is a 50-micron fiber cable designed for direct burial applications. It features the model number COR-006TUC-T4180D20 and is available in discounted pricing.
I'd cover 450 ft by either: A) placing an 18" conduit and inserting the fiber, or B) opt for a cheaper alternative like Ubiquit AirFiber or a wireless setup to avoid the fiber run.
Another choice would be to use standard cat5e or cat6 cable and place a simple switch halfway through as a repeater—this could even work with power over Ethernet so no extra cables are needed. For instance, the $50 Microtik basic switch with PoE input is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Mikrotik-RB260GS-...00GAZ2HHS/. You might find fiber cheaper than fiber itself; for example, 300 feet of cat6 costs around $90 or 200 feet about $65, totaling $155 for 500 feet. A PoE injector on one end is inexpensive, around $20–30, but if the switch lacks PoE ports, you’d need a different setup. For extra safety against power surges or other issues, fiber would be the better option.
I wasn't aware of a method to extend PoE reach using an outdoor switch. Lighting in my area is a concern, so this might be useful. I'd consider something like this: https://www.amazon.com/CENTROPOWER-Outdo...r=8-3&th=1
It seems you're considering a similar product, the Microtik switch. It appears to be a straightforward switch, yet it supports PoE via its output ports. A few switches can also provide power through Ethernet connections. There are some models designed specifically for PoE, such as this one: https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Ethernet...00BK4W8TQ/. You might want to think about burying the cable in a metal enclosure for easy installation.
If your existing setup lacks PoE, adding a power injector is straightforward. For long runs—like between buildings—the risk of damage from lightning is minimal. The current voltage in the cable is low, and insulation protects the wires. I’ve used steel wire (around 16 AWG) for similar projects, securing it with zip ties every few meters. Leaving a bit extra length allows for expansion or contraction due to temperature changes. Grounding both ends helps prevent issues, though specialized lightning protection devices are typically installed on structures.
When using twisted pair with a repeater, you connect both buildings through ground bonding. Unless they already share a common ground point, you'll face issues like stray voltage and lightning risks. Grounding isn't just on the surface—it goes deeper. Singlemode is preferable since OM3 has strict speed limits ahead. If you invest in burying it, singlemode installed back in the 80s will handle today's signals; multimode may need updating soon. Using conduit helps protect the cable and makes future repairs simpler if damage occurs. For deep burial, a trenching machine is necessary to avoid repeated digging.
Lightning creates enough induction to cause serious harm without touching the cable. We were struck near the chimney, several feet from the phone line, damaging everything connected to it. A neon light on a switch that was off blew up, and the satellite LNB on the opposite side of the house got fried. Now I’m waiting anxiously for FTTP, worried about my wireless link and a few wired CCTV cameras.