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chilli_T
Aug 25, 2024Tutor
Setting up fiber bridge between Netgear routers
This is another one of those “setting up a network, need some help, and I’m a bit ignorant” posts. I was referred to the Netgear community from a reddit post. I know this isn't quite the right forum ...
- Aug 26, 2024
Would not be any grounding issue between buildings since LAN doesn't have power running thru it. Also if cabling is done right, would work for CAT6A STP cabling which would be recommended.
chilli_T
Aug 26, 2024Tutor
Forgot to mention that I'm totally fine to skip the whole fiber option and just run Cat6 between buildings. I was only leaning toward the fiber option because some people warned about potential grounding issues when running Cat6 between buildings.
Again, thanks in advance for input!
Kitsap
Aug 26, 2024Master
Avoiding the additional complexity of the media converter would be a good idea. Whatever device you choose would need a power source.
Don't confuse an electrical ground, a copper wire connected to a metal rod driven into the earth, with the white neutral connection in an electrical panel. Referring to an electrical power installation in the US. Can be significantly different in other locations around the world.