[Shop-talk] Setting up second wireless network for the shop

[Bob Spidell]

Your cable router should have several ethernet ports--they usually have 
4--just run Cat5 from one of the ports to a wireless router in the shop 
(30ft should be no problem; just get good quality Cat5).  Easy peasy.

Bob


On 3/15/2017 7:11 PM, Jim Stone wrote:
>
> This really is a shop question, as we are finishing up major 
> construction on our new garage/cabana. “Cabana” is a long story, but 
> the structure--which is located about 30 feet from the house--has 
> occasional living space in the front and on the second floor and a 
> large (23' x 22') 2-car garage/shop in the back.   I want to have wifi 
> available throughout the structure.
>
> Fortunately, we ran a second 2” pvc pipe when the main power line was 
> being laid between the house and the new structure, so it will be a 
> simple matter to get an Ethernet or CAT-5 (6?) cable out there.  I 
> currently have Internet service though my cable company and, because I 
> was lazy when I signed up for the service, I am ‘renting’ the 
> modem/router through the cable company.  I assume I can do better, but 
> unless absolutely necessary don’t want to tie myself into having to 
> stay with cable.  Things are changing pretty quickly in this area and 
> I would love to cut the cord as soon as I can. (Unfortunately, options 
> are pretty limited at the moment where I live.)  So, unless there is a 
> better way, I assume I need a new modem/router in my house that I can 
> hardwire to a second router or repeater.  Is it as simple as that?  
> Any specific recommendations that won’t break the bank?
>
> I am sure some of my terminology is incorrect above, but hopefully the 
> situation and need is clear. If not, I will gladly provide any 
> clarification needed.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>

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