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***glc*** · 05-31-2009, 07:36 AM

Cat 5e is good for 300 feet. The best way to handle this is buy 2 cheap 4 port switches and install one in your house and one in the cabin, both as close together as possible to minimize the long run. If he wants to be wireless, you can plug a wireless access point (NOT a router) into the switch in the cabin. Run a cable from the router to the switch in your house and a cable between the 2 buildings.

05-31-2009, 07:36 AM	#10
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,708	Cat 5e is good for 300 feet. The best way to handle this is buy 2 cheap 4 port switches and install one in your house and one in the cabin, both as close together as possible to minimize the long run. If he wants to be wireless, you can plug a wireless access point (NOT a router) into the switch in the cabin. Run a cable from the router to the switch in your house and a cable between the 2 buildings.