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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 ...
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.
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!
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.
Perfect. Thanks for that. It seems like it would be easiest to simply run Cat6 STP cable between the two routers (buried between buildings). So that's just: ISP > router 1 > Cat6 > router 2 (the old AC1900).
I'm hoping to set each router as a separate network. I don't think this should be a problem. Now I just need to choose which router to buy for router 1. If you/anyone has suggestions for ones you particularly like, I'm all ears.
Thanks again!Something to review here and see what may work best for you:
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.
