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Wifi in detached workshop
I've searched some and haven't really found an answer to this. I'm researching options to get wifi to my workshop behind my house. I have underground conduit already installed. I want to run an ethernet cable from the Xfinity gateway to the shop, then have a wifi extender on the other end. So far, I haven't found a wifi extender that connects to ethernet on the incoming side. Does anyone have any suggestions? Wired to the shop is my first choice, so I don't want suggestions about other solutions such as powerline adapters. And I already know the distance limits for ethernet, and I'm well within range. Thanks for reading.
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NoNoBadPuppy
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548 Messages
3 years ago
You can try using an access point. Be aware that some access points require POE (Power over Ethernet), which your modem does not support. Here is an example of one that would work in your scenario: https://www.netgear.com/business/wifi/access-points/wax202/?cid=us-wireless-srch-cpc&utm_source=shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us-wireless-shopping-cpc
You could also purchase a switch in the garage. You can get an 8 port ethernet switch relatively inexpensively.
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flatlander3
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3 years ago
Ethernet to the shop! You're Golden! Usually the problem is NOT being able to run wire. Low/no budget access point? If you have a computer junk pile, look for an old WiFi router or buy a dirt cheap one. It will be the same thing as an access point.
Take a look at the manual first if you buy one. This is just a plain Jane router with Ethernet ports and WiFi -- not a DSL or Cable gateway although some have the features. The features you are looking for is "Bridge Mode" or the ability to "disable WAN" and also "DHCP Forwarding". DHCP Forwarding passes through DHCP requests to your gateway. Set a static IP address for it somewhere outside your DHCP pool (called LAN IP address usually).
Then you just set the radio SSID and wifi password to something different from your house. Connect to that when you're in the shop. Most devices pick the best signal anyway eventually, or manually switch over.
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