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Best way to extend broadband to garden room

vicwatson · 2021-08-01 14:14:04

Looked at a point to point system on amazon but it looks like I'd have to run a network cable from my router in a different room to get it connected to the the first point outdoors, which would be a pain in the butt. Is there an easier way to get broadband to a garden room? The pain is getting some cable from the wifi…

01-08-2021 2:14pm

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vicwatson

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Looked at a point to point system on amazon but it looks like I'd have to run a network cable from my router in a different room to get it connected to the the first point outdoors, which would be a pain in the butt.
Is there an easier way to get broadband to a garden room? The pain is getting some cable from the wifi router in a different room to the outside.

Appreciate any help

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#2 01-08-2021 2:28pm

RobertFoster

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Is there already power running to the room? You could try using powerline adapters - https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=powerline

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#3 01-08-2021 2:32pm

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How about a wi-fi mesh kit such as Eero? No need for cables and very easy to set up. It works really well in my home.
https://eero.com/

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#4 01-08-2021 2:39pm

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Mesh system. It has replaced almost all my PowerLine adapters.

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#5 04-08-2021 8:18am

vicwatson

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Mesh system, where to start? That EERO seems expensive, any cheaper options? TIA

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