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chilli_T
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Aug 25, 2024
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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 ...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    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. 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
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. 

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chilli_T
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Aug 26, 2024

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!

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 21, 2024

    Any progress on this? 

    chilli_T wrote:

    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!

     

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      chilli_T
      Tutor
      Oct 21, 2024

      I ended up going with your reco, dug a trench, laid some shielded direct burial rated CAT6, PVC conduit to boxes on exterior, and used some RJ45 outlet faceplates for interior connections between routers. Now we have a WiFi network in each building. Works great!

      Wanted to make sure to say thanks
      Much apreciated! ^_^