Extending Wi-fi

ChAIn3D · 25 Aug 2018 at 17:15

Hi all,

At the bottom of my garden I've got a cabin, which I have managed put power and CAT 6 ethernet cable down there so I can make it into an office. It's about 50 metres away from the house. I'm on Virgin Media VIVID 200, Using Hub 3.0.

I want to know if it's possible to put Wifi down there, using my exisiting internet connection? I've connected my CAT 6 ethernet cable to my Hub and to an outlet in my cabin, where I connect my PC to. I have spoken to several people, someone said use a plug switch and someone else said use another router... can anyone suggest the best solution for this?

Thanks

Willir · 25 Aug 2018 at 17:53

Get a good router, put your Superhub into modem mode and run the CAT 6 through your garden to the router then you should get a good wifi connection in the cabin.

WiFi would not be the best idea without another router in model mode, always go wired if its an option. Do not use a plug extenders they are crap.

Hyburnate · 25 Aug 2018 at 18:21

What's your budget?

I'd recommend a mini switch and a Ubiquiti AP.

ChAIn3D · 25 Aug 2018 at 19:35

My pc is connected using the ethernet cable to the port... so it isn't wireless, the wifi is additional so I still want to use wired to my pc but wireless for other devices.

I haven't thought about the budget, just want to know if it's possible and then I'd decide if it's worth the money.

billystanton · 25 Aug 2018 at 19:53

As above, get a mini switch (make sure it’s 1000mbps, not 100) and a separate access point. Probably cost around £150 in total.

DIABLO · 25 Aug 2018 at 19:58

As said a cheap 1Gb switch and a Ubiquiti AP, sorted.

Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-LITE WLAN Access Point https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016K4GQVG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_WGAGBbMGJXG88

NETGEAR GS308-100UKS 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop/Wallmount Switch https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AWM7PKO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_FIAGBbT5YBHF0

BigT · 25 Aug 2018 at 20:30

What they all said, 5 or 8 port gigabit switch and a wireless access point. I too would choose a Ubiquiti UAP (Lite will be just fine for your use case) but if you want to save money and don’t need ultimate speed then something like a TP-Link WA801ND will give you wifi down there for under £25.