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Extend to out building
Extend to out building
2019-11-20 23:06:42 - last edited 2019-11-21 19:47:55

I have the AC1750 wireless router providing internet for main house. Would like to extend wireless access to inside of metal barn that is about 275 ft away. There is a cable running from home router to switch in the barn. Would an access point be the best option? If so, which one?

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2019-11-21 17:43:14 - last edited 2019-11-21 19:47:55

@Ddub4 

 

Absolutely,  because the switch is connected to the main network at the house any router or AP connected to switch would work.  You could even a Range Extender Like the RE200 in AP mode and it would work.  

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2019-11-20 23:48:34

@Ddub4 

 

Honestly my suggest would be to purchase a router like the Archer A9 and run it in AP mode.  The reason being should the main router go down you would have a working backup to replace it with till you are able to replace or pruchase a new one.  

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2019-11-21 04:55:18

@Carl 

Could I use something less expensive like the 300mbps wireless N access point? The only devices in the barn are a cell phone and streaming device.

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2019-11-21 17:43:14 - last edited 2019-11-21 19:47:55

@Ddub4 

 

Absolutely,  because the switch is connected to the main network at the house any router or AP connected to switch would work.  You could even a Range Extender Like the RE200 in AP mode and it would work.  

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2020-02-09 04:35:59
You should be able to run an e CAT6 cable that distance, without much loss. If that doesn't work, then get a pair of CPE 510 units. Assign one as an Access Point, and assign the other as a Client.
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