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long cable run

  • 18-10-2020 4:47pm
    #1
    UrbanFret
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    A neighbour asked me about the possibility of running a cable from their parents house (they have FTTH) to their residence which is some 250m away. I know this is beyond RJ45 ethernet cable. Would it be possible to run a fibre cable from the parent router to another router actuing as an acess point. would the cost be huge?


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  • #2
    salamiii
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 146 ✭✭salamiii


    over wifi

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I4SDMtrOD7Y


  • #3
    pizzahead77
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    As per the previous post, it would be much cheaper to set up a wireless point to point connection between both houses assuming they have line of sight


  • #4
    KeRbDoG
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    If LOS isn't possible (even with an antenna pole etc.) with wifi, but you have a ground route between both places then fibre isn't a massive cost but it will be more expensive than wifi and a steeper learning curve than wifi.
    You can get pre-terminated outdoor fiber, either direct bury or cable that needs to be placed in a duct for mechanical protection. Simple hydro pipe will do. If digging a trench isn't a problem between the two locations, the biggest pain is the entry point to both houses.


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