What exactly do I need to extend wifi to another building?

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Ok... here goes. I have been researching for the last few days "how to" extend the wifi from the main house to a second building on the property about 150-200 ft away. However, much of the information that I am finding is outdated. In 2017.... what are my (more economical) equipment options? I understand that I can run an Ethernet cable from point A to B. And I know that I can do an outdoor repeater/extender. If I go this route, what all will I need to purchase? Do I need a router in each location PLUS two extenders? Or two routers and one extender? Is there a better way that I have not come across? I'm trying to do this a simply as possible because I don't have a lot of time to put into it, and I will not spend a small fortune either.
 
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If you have line of sight and want to use wireless. An outdoor bridge will do the job. Look at the following link.

https://www.engeniustech.com/outdoor-bridges.html

Here are two wifi bridge devices that would work.
https://www.engeniustech.com/engenius-products/outdoor-wireless-bridge-enh202/
https://www.engeniustech.com/engenius-products/outdoor-wireless-bridge-enh500/

Each would require some amount of regular wifi equipment in the out building to have wifi into the building, but will do the work.

Otherwise bury an ethernet cable.
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Start with simple:

Ethernet cable can be run up to 100 meters (328 feet).

Get a Cat 5e ethernet cable rated for exterior use.

Run that cable from the router in the 1st building to the computer in the second building.

If there are multiple computers in the second building then a hub/ unmanaged switch would be used.

Wireless is viable but will be slower and much more involved.



 
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If you have line of sight and want to use wireless. An outdoor bridge will do the job. Look at the following link.

https://www.engeniustech.com/outdoor-bridges.html

Here are two wifi bridge devices that would work.
https://www.engeniustech.com/engenius-products/outdoor-wireless-bridge-enh202/
https://www.engeniustech.com/engenius-products/outdoor-wireless-bridge-enh500/

Each would require some amount of regular wifi equipment in the out building to have wifi into the building, but will do the work.

Otherwise bury an ethernet cable.
 
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