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My house is 500 meters far from the outer gate, on a steep hill, and there is no straight path or line of sight between the 2 points. How would be the best way to extend the internet connection from the outer gate to my house router ? I have read this post that solves the problem using ethernet extenders like this and another post that recommends using optic fiber and media converters like this. I only need the network for common home usage and the coaxial cable from the ISP is standard RG-6
If I choose the first option (extenders) how exactly would the setup look like ? My guess: the coaxial cable from my ISP would go into the modem and the modem would connect to the first extender placed near the outer gate with RJ45 cable. Then a 500 meters coaxial cable would link this extender to a second one, and a RJ45 cable would link the second extender to my router. Is there a way the modem can be placed at the end point (my house), and the ISP cable would go directly into the extender ?
If I choose the second option (media converter) I guess I would have to do something similar: to keep the modem next to a media converter, by the outer gate, connected via RJ45 cable and then link the first converter with a 500 meters cable to a second converter to change back from light to electricity ? In this case would the 2 converters be different ?
Which approach is the easiest/best one ? Where can I find more detailed instructions ? Which compatibility issues should I care about ?
Hi, @Overmind. There are a lot of trees in the way, do you think an Ubiquity antennas can overcome this ? – Gus – 2017-03-16T16:42:45.220
1Yes. You only need to worry about metals and/or hills. Trees are fine. – Overmind – 2017-03-21T08:58:57.040
about the line of sight: the house is up on a hill but trees and houses block the view – Gus – 2017-03-31T22:49:06.147
I would only need to buy one of this https://www.ubnt.com/airmax/litebeam-m5 ?
– Gus – 2017-03-31T23:11:03.7532 UBNT nanostation 5s should do in your case very well - 1 for source and 1 for destination. It's a point to point connection. – Overmind – 2017-04-03T06:19:48.657