Extending Internet to another building

[Hardware Babe]

I have an internet network at the house, but I also need it in another building about 50 - 100 ft away - and yes I can run a cable.
I just don't know what to connect to what, or what type of hardware I will need in the other building. So detail instructions would be helpful.

Thanks

 

[Unolocogringo]

For one computer you need one CAT5 cable long enough to reach from your router/modem/switch in the first house to the second one where the computer will be.
To add more computers with cable you will need a 4-5-8-12 port switch and enough shorter CAT5 cables to run to each computer.
For wireless in the second building you will need a Wireless Access Point connected to the switch in the second building.

 

[mbarnes86]

Hi

Max network cable length between switches or routers etc is 100 meters so
100 feet should not be a problem provided the cable is best quality cat 5e or 6

And is not near high current mains cable and has mechanical protection

Make sure rj 45 connectors are connected perfectly by an expert or buy a pre made extension cable.

How many PC's at each end ?
Do you want wireless access at each end?

Just internet access or networking files sharing possibly a server ?

Typical home modem / router/ switch has 4 network ports

At far end a wireless access point with same wireless network as other end or a separate wireless network (getting more complex)

or for network cable connection at far end just a switch typical 4,5 or 8 ports 10/100 or 10/100/1000 bps speed?

Lots of questions need to be answered before best advice given

Regards
Mike Barnes