WiFi connection to nearby building (close range)
WiFi connection to nearby building (close range)
You're exploring ways to boost your Wi-Fi signal from your home to a shed about 10 meters away. You already have BT Premium whole home Wi-Fi discs working well inside, but the connection isn't strong enough for reliable use in the garden. You're considering a few options:
- A Georiot ENS500 AC MultiPoint CPE AC Bridge, but you mentioned not wanting a bridge.
- An access point instead of a bridge to extend coverage inside your home and then reach the shed.
- Running mains power directly to the device for better performance.
- A simple setup with a high-gain antenna, possibly using a PoE option if available.
Given your budget around £100 and the need to support streaming, gaming, and light browsing, a PoE-enabled access point or a modern Wi-Fi extender with strong antennas could be a good fit. Let me know if you'd like more details on specific models or setup steps!
The shed is powered through a standard electrical connection, possibly via a dedicated panel or directly from your home’s main panel. It’s possible to use powerline networking to send data through the existing cable, eliminating the need for separate wiring. Alternatively, integrating optical fiber alongside the power cable offers a safer solution—plastic fiber reduces risks and prevents electrical interference. You’d only require fiber-to-ethernet adapters, which are affordable (around $30–50 each), and pre-made cables with connectors are readily available in lengths like 15m or 20–25m.