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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. ...
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.
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.