Wifi to barn

   / Wifi to barn #22  
The Mrs. and I don't have all the expertise that most have replying here.

We had to settle for 2 of these:

Amazon.com: Ubiquiti PicoStationM2HP - Wireless Access Point - AirMax - 82.11 B/G/N (PICOM2HUS): Computers & Accessories

One is POE from our base unit to the roof of our home as a bridge.

Second is inside the barn, {Steel Roof}within eyesight of the bridge, as an access point.

We've tired over time of keeping up with the latest technology on the bleeding edge
but were quite pleased when everyone went cell/wifi.
 
   / Wifi to barn #23  
Yeah, there is nothing wrong with the wi-fi solutions presented here also. But if you could use the already in place cable with $5 of ethernet jacks and a couple of patch cords and an old wifi router he already has, then he has service for about $5 and a little work. I would probably go the "cheap" route first if possible, then explore more the more expensive wi-fi solutions if needed.
 
   / Wifi to barn #24  
The Mrs. and I don't have all the expertise that most have replying here.

We had to settle for 2 of these:

Amazon.com: Ubiquiti PicoStationM2HP - Wireless Access Point - AirMax - 82.11 B/G/N (PICOM2HUS): Computers & Accessories

One is POE from our base unit to the roof of our home as a bridge.

Second is inside the barn, {Steel Roof}within eyesight of the bridge, as an access point.

We've tired over time of keeping up with the latest technology on the bleeding edge
but were quite pleased when everyone went cell/wifi.

I am glad to learn of this product. I have wanted to rig up some wifi cameras on my property and this looks like it would solve the range problem.
 
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  • Thread Starter
#26  
Yes...I'm wanting the cheapest route....that works.

It's not cat5 cable. Here's a better look. Will it work? Gunny I like your little thingy from home depot.



 
   / Wifi to barn #27  
If it's not cat5 then I'd be dubious. Are the pairs twisted at all? If not then there's a good chance to cross-talk and other stuff that'll hurt the effective range.
 
   / Wifi to barn #28  
So grab a couple screw or punch to rj45 boxes and try it. You'll be out 10 bucks if it doesn't work. If the are not twisted pairs it doesn't bode well but I'd try before spending $100 on other solutions but I'm a cheapskate.
 
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  • Thread Starter
#29  
Not twisted.
I'll piece something together as a try, but got fading hopes now.
 
   / Wifi to barn #30  
Yeah, there is nothing wrong with the wi-fi solutions presented here also. But if you could use the already in place cable with $5 of ethernet jacks and a couple of patch cords and an old wifi router he already has, then he has service for about $5 and a little work. I would probably go the "cheap" route first if possible, then explore more the more expensive wi-fi solutions if needed.

Exactly. Especially if your time is cheap.


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