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stevencrighton1990

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Hey guys,

Im considering having a pc in my cabin. The cabin is about 30 metres from house so obviously wifi is out of the question so powerline is what im thinking. My only concern is the performance due to the distance. Anyone have any idea if there will be any issues with it?
 
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The best option would be to dig a trench, lay a conduit and run a CAT 6A or 7 cable.

Powerline adapters are out. I've used some of the best rated ones with MIMO for a much closer garage for a client. The signal barely makes it.

WiFi: I'd use a point to point bridge with outdoor directional AP/Bridges.
https://www.amazon.com/EnGenius-Technologies-EnStation5-AC-Outdoor-Wireless/dp/B073H5KSSJ/

Once you bring the signal over via the bridge. Connect a standard router in access point mode or an access point. Use that to connect the local network within your cabin. I just chose EnGenius to keep brands consistent and likely easier to setup. Otherwise I'd use a TP-Link for this part...
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WIFI is NOT out of the question. Two configurations you could try. #1 put a directional WIFI bridge in a window or on the outside of the cabin pointed at the main WIFI source. Or, switch the configuration and, put a directional AP in a window or outdoors on the main house pointed at the cabin.
A WIFI device like the Engenius ENS202 -- https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833168115 is about $60. A little cheaper than a good powerline set.
 
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The best option would be to dig a trench, lay a conduit and run a CAT 6A or 7 cable.

Powerline adapters are out. I've used some of the best rated ones with MIMO for a much closer garage for a client. The signal barely makes it.

WiFi: I'd use a point to point bridge with outdoor directional AP/Bridges.
https://www.amazon.com/EnGenius-Technologies-EnStation5-AC-Outdoor-Wireless/dp/B073H5KSSJ/

Once you bring the signal over via the bridge. Connect a standard router in access point mode or an access point. Use that to connect the local network within your cabin. I just chose EnGenius to keep brands consistent and likely easier to setup. Otherwise I'd use a TP-Link for this part.
https://www.amazon.com/EnGenius-high-powered-Ceiling-Mount-integrated-EAP1750H/dp/B00NC06J2S/

Note: You will need to run an Ethernet connection to the PoE adapters. Than an Ethernet from the PoE adapters to the antennae. If you don't want to or can't run the cables. Try Powerline adapters. If placing outdoors you'll need an outdoor rated model. The one linked is indoors and assumes you can at least run an Ethernet cable through a wall.
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Powerline-Pass-through-TL-PA9020P-KIT/dp/B01H74VKZU/
 
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For 30 meters a DISH style point-to-point is NOT required. The nanostation or ENS I referenced above is MORE than enough. For 30 meters, probably one side or the other is all that is required, not a point-to-point.

I do agree that a ethernet cable is the best choice, especially if media streaming is desired.
 
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I have been searching for the question of how far the newest powerline device can go. When the standard went to ieee 1901 from homeplug they were talking about using it for last mile connection to peoples house with distances of 1500 meters. I can't believe that number but it makes me think they should go quite some distance. Unfortunately it being a IEEE standard they want money to read the documents so it hard to say where they get that 1500 meter number
 
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There are probably units like that for large companies and ISP. I can't imagine something with that range is available on the consumer market.
 
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