[Ham-Computers] Configuring a distant router connection for home QTH

[Dale Miller]

On 09/22/2012 11:35 AM, John Hensley wrote:
> I've got a dumb question for the group here because I just don't know. If I run a CAT 5/6E cable from one of the ports on my home wireless router outto an out building on my property, can I just put another Linksys wireless router on the end of it and expect to see the signal or am I missing something here?
> I'm asking because I don't have a spare router to try this on and seems likeasking the question is a good move prior to buying another router.  My concernis that the existing router will have a problem with another router on the circuit.
> TIA, John
> P.S. Using Cox Cable with a standard Motorola Modem & Linksys Wireless router. 		 	   		
>
Are you wanting to use more than one computer in the out building?
We also need to know the distance that the cat5e is going to have to run.
If you don't use the wireless on the existing router, you could use it 
as an AP and then get a router that can be set up to link to it sort of 
like a repeater. Than you wouldn't have to run a cat5e cable to the 
outbuilding.
Of course this all depends on how far out the building is.

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