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How to get Ethernet to my Pole Barn? Too far for XE102?
Hi, I would like to get ethernet service into my pole barn which is about 200 feet from my house.
I bought a pair of XE102 which work in every outlet in the house but not in the outlets in the barn.
When plugged into the barn, the middle light of the XE102 will light up when the XE102 in the house is plugged in and vice versa.
So the two units can detect each other, but I am not able to establish an internet connection from the barn using the XE102.
I also have a netgear wireless router but the signal reaching the barn is about 2 bars on the outside, dropping to one bar on the inside and this is under best conditions.
Any suggestions for how to get an ethernet signal over this distance from the house to the barn?
Does Netgear make an extended range power line product or an extended range wireless product?
Sincerely,
Dan Kuchta
I bought a pair of XE102 which work in every outlet in the house but not in the outlets in the barn.
When plugged into the barn, the middle light of the XE102 will light up when the XE102 in the house is plugged in and vice versa.
So the two units can detect each other, but I am not able to establish an internet connection from the barn using the XE102.
I also have a netgear wireless router but the signal reaching the barn is about 2 bars on the outside, dropping to one bar on the inside and this is under best conditions.
Any suggestions for how to get an ethernet signal over this distance from the house to the barn?
Does Netgear make an extended range power line product or an extended range wireless product?
Sincerely,
Dan Kuchta
7 Replies
- The length limitation for an ethernet cable is 100 metres, roughly 320 feet - you can simply run a cable.
Now - your question says ethernet - but I suspect you mean internet - there is a difference. - Thanks for the reply.
I guess I should clarify my question: Is there a way to get ethernet to the barn without burying a cable? There are quite a few items in between the house and the barn, i.e.septic field and driveway, which will make the actual length of a buried cable much longer not to mention the hassle of burying a cable.
I do want 'internet' service to the barn but I specifically asked about ethernet because there is no cell phone coverage in my area and I don't want to subscribe to a satellite service.
I'm really trying to understand if Netgear makes a different version of the power line ethernet (other than XE102) that can cover a longer distance or if there is some specialized wireless equipment for a longer distance point to point link. - A WiFi Extender or Access Point could be used instead. The issue hear is that with the extended distance, the signal would drop.
Take a look at the WN2000RPT or the WN2500RP:
http://www.netgear.co.uk/home/products/wireless-range-extenders/
Alternatively look at the WG602 WG604 or WN802T:
http://www.netgear.co.uk/home/products/switches-and-access-points/access-points/default.aspx
You could run these in series. Do read the manuals first so that you can see which would offer the best solution for yourself.
Personally though I would still go with what fordem suggested. Do make sure that you use External Cat 5e cable, rather than normal Cat 5e cable. I would also consider adding a Network Switch every 90m if the total length is going to be greater the 100m/320ft.
Ethernet cable support their stated speeds for a distance of up to 100m provided that there are no sharp bends. If burying the cable is unsuitable, consider running it overhead, but ensure that something else takes the strain. - I suggest you go to the SmallNetBuilder's forum called "Wireless Buying Advice" and ask your questions. The posters their have a lot of experience with different set ups to accomplish your goal. You'll also notice a number of threads similar to your question.
grcutter wrote: Thanks for the reply.
I guess I should clarify my question: Is there a way to get ethernet to the barn without burying a cable? There are quite a few items in between the house and the barn, i.e.septic field and driveway, which will make the actual length of a buried cable much longer not to mention the hassle of burying a cable.
I do want 'internet' service to the barn but I specifically asked about ethernet because there is no cell phone coverage in my area and I don't want to subscribe to a satellite service.
I'm really trying to understand if Netgear makes a different version of the power line ethernet (other than XE102) that can cover a longer distance or if there is some specialized wireless equipment for a longer distance point to point link.
power line is probably the best way to go unless you want go and repeat signal which are poor security
also if you can get good single at barn then extender will work but if it is weak then you will need access point devices that can use external antenna to both both with directional antenna to give some wireless to wireless setups- He's already tried powerline networking - didn't work - it's possible that the outlets in the barn & the house are not on the same leg (or line) of the power distribution system, which can cause that to happen.
Because powerline networking is "piggy-backing" the data across a network designed & optimised for power distribution, it can be quite unpredictable - it is extremely susceptible to EMI/RFI, which are frequently produced by other devices directly attached to the distribution network, thereby aggravting the problem.
Wireless has it's limitations, if range & reliability are required, you really only have two options - ethernet or optical fibre. - Have you looked into running some shielded RG6 cabling overhead between the two buildings and using the MACB1001? It works with existing wiring if you already have some in place.
