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Connecting your Ethernet to the opposite side of your home

Connecting your Ethernet to the opposite side of your home

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iNaomiPlays
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11-10-2023, 08:16 AM
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We’re considering constructing another modest home on our land. The main question is how to connect Wi-Fi or Ethernet between the property and the garden area, which is about 30 to 40 meters away from the router.
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iNaomiPlays
11-10-2023, 08:16 AM #1

We’re considering constructing another modest home on our land. The main question is how to connect Wi-Fi or Ethernet between the property and the garden area, which is about 30 to 40 meters away from the router.

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Jason2005_HD
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11-12-2023, 02:17 AM
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Install the Ethernet cable and connect it appropriately. Add switches or APs as needed to expand coverage.
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Jason2005_HD
11-12-2023, 02:17 AM #2

Install the Ethernet cable and connect it appropriately. Add switches or APs as needed to expand coverage.

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OasilGaming
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11-14-2023, 10:57 AM
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Connect the access point cable from the router to the AP. Alternatively, purchase another router and configure it as an AP. For optimal coverage, place an AP every 10 meters across each floor. In a new construction, install a LAN socket in each room—copper wiring remains superior to air.
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OasilGaming
11-14-2023, 10:57 AM #3

Connect the access point cable from the router to the AP. Alternatively, purchase another router and configure it as an AP. For optimal coverage, place an AP every 10 meters across each floor. In a new construction, install a LAN socket in each room—copper wiring remains superior to air.

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rosie2435
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11-18-2023, 02:03 AM
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Yes, it is feasible to lay a physical cable. You could install a switch in the new building and add APs as required based on your current network configuration.
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rosie2435
11-18-2023, 02:03 AM #4

Yes, it is feasible to lay a physical cable. You could install a switch in the new building and add APs as required based on your current network configuration.

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lololala_123
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11-18-2023, 03:51 AM
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For a period of use, you might prefer fibre-optic cabling. It offers flexibility for future upgrades—simply replace the SFP modules at each end with SFP+ or QSFP to boost speeds from 1 Gbit/s to 10 or even 100Gbit/s. Ensure your existing network can handle it; otherwise, plan the investment now when technology is widely adopted, keeping costs reasonable. A 100Gbit switch currently costs around $10,000, and prices are expected to drop to about $250 within ten years. The outcome will depend on market trends.
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lololala_123
11-18-2023, 03:51 AM #5

For a period of use, you might prefer fibre-optic cabling. It offers flexibility for future upgrades—simply replace the SFP modules at each end with SFP+ or QSFP to boost speeds from 1 Gbit/s to 10 or even 100Gbit/s. Ensure your existing network can handle it; otherwise, plan the investment now when technology is widely adopted, keeping costs reasonable. A 100Gbit switch currently costs around $10,000, and prices are expected to drop to about $250 within ten years. The outcome will depend on market trends.

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WhyYouSoDarude
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11-18-2023, 09:48 PM
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The same outcome isn't possible at a lower cost with CAT6A installed in a conduit. Fiber tends to resist bending, and adding transceivers increases the overall expense.
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WhyYouSoDarude
11-18-2023, 09:48 PM #6

The same outcome isn't possible at a lower cost with CAT6A installed in a conduit. Fiber tends to resist bending, and adding transceivers increases the overall expense.

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11-19-2023, 02:49 PM
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You should rely on fiber for this setup, to prevent ground loops from connecting two structures via copper wiring. Use conduit, fiber runs, affordable media converters or switches at each end with some SFPs from fs.com, and that's it.
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11-19-2023, 02:49 PM #7

You should rely on fiber for this setup, to prevent ground loops from connecting two structures via copper wiring. Use conduit, fiber runs, affordable media converters or switches at each end with some SFPs from fs.com, and that's it.

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Mr_Floobiful
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11-19-2023, 05:30 PM
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Whether you choose fibre or copper, run several tests. For 30 meters, I’d likely opt for copper instead. The main problem with fibre is that most home gamers need to purchase ready-made leads, and pushing the large connector through a conduit can easily harm the fibre. A professional would bring a bundle of unsealed fibre and assemble it into a patch panel.
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Mr_Floobiful
11-19-2023, 05:30 PM #8

Whether you choose fibre or copper, run several tests. For 30 meters, I’d likely opt for copper instead. The main problem with fibre is that most home gamers need to purchase ready-made leads, and pushing the large connector through a conduit can easily harm the fibre. A professional would bring a bundle of unsealed fibre and assemble it into a patch panel.

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Rexshell
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11-19-2023, 07:24 PM
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Use a copper Ethernet with Cat6 for up to 100 meters. Fiber is unnecessary and too delicate—glass is prone to breaking. Seeing Linus force glass into tight bends made me uncomfortable; always maintain a proper radius. Avoid winding the cable around corners like that. Also, when routing in conduits, leave an extra strand so you can access other connections later.
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Rexshell
11-19-2023, 07:24 PM #9

Use a copper Ethernet with Cat6 for up to 100 meters. Fiber is unnecessary and too delicate—glass is prone to breaking. Seeing Linus force glass into tight bends made me uncomfortable; always maintain a proper radius. Avoid winding the cable around corners like that. Also, when routing in conduits, leave an extra strand so you can access other connections later.

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