How can i get my Internet to my man cave?

Ricky2351991 · Oct 16, 2017

Hi All,

Recently finished my Man Cave, fitted with Smart Tv's, Hot Tub (with wifi) laptop etc.

Unfortunately, because it is at the bottom of my garden, my wifi doesnt reach. I have tried a Wifi booster but it is still too far away.

Is there a way of getting a long ethernet cable and a second router and getting wifi that way? I'm currently with Virgin media on the 200mb package if that makes a difference?

Thanks for your help.

bumnut53 · Oct 16, 2017

Run an ethernet cable from your router to your man cave and connect it to a gigabit switch, you will then be able to install a WAP or connect devices to the switch with cables.

das_stig · Oct 16, 2017

As he said, you must have put in an electrical run, so just tag a long CAT5E/6 cable in there.

Ricky2351991 · Oct 16, 2017

I understand the laptop will be able run on the cable, but is there not a way to have a wireless network down there?

Thanks

bumnut53 · Oct 16, 2017

Yes, purchase a wireless access point and connect it to the gigabit switch. You will then be able to connect wifi devices in your man cave.

The Paladin · Oct 16, 2017

once you got the cable run the distance, get a router and set it to AP mode, and you will have wifi in your man cave.
wifi over 200ft is just not going to happen unless you wire a exterior transmitting directional antenna, and even a +25 db antenna will not get you great speeds, best go with cable.

pastit · Oct 16, 2017

Have you got power there?
If so, a powerline kit might work.
JB

Ricky2351991 · Oct 16, 2017

pastit :

Yes i have power down there. It's basically a bungalow. How does a powerkit work? Sorry never really done anything with internet.

Thanks

das_stig · Oct 19, 2017

Powerline send the network down the electrical wires. You will never get full ethernet speeds, but good enough for general use. Most act as as WIFI AP and maybe a single ethernet connection.

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