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Nightsaw
Aspirant
Nov 22, 2023
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C7000v2 looking to extend network to detatched garage

I am trying to find a way to get a wired internet connection to my detached garage which is about 100 feet away. I can get a coax cable in there but am not sure if there is a way to use that to exten...
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    FURRYe38
    Nov 22, 2023

    So if the modem is in the house and you need services at the garage, CAT6A STP lan cabling from the modem to the garage would be recommended, then install a wireless Access Point unit in the garage for wifi services. Any additional LAN ports on the AP could be used for wired devices. 

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Nightsaw
Aspirant
Nov 24, 2023

Thankyou for the advice, is there a wireless access point that would be better than others or something that it needs to have to be compatible with the c7000. 

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 24, 2023

No. If you're using moca adapter to connect the 2 locations, you can choose whichever access point you'd like.