Wifi booster

[MK111]

I have wireless wifi in the house. My pole barn workshop is 400 ft away. What kind of a wifi booster do I need to boost the single there and do I need a receiver at the pole barn? I want to use a TV and a computor there.
Possible?

 

[Jackalope]

You're going to need a pair of outdoor directional wireless bridges. I've never done it personally so i haven't researched it, but know that it can be done and the above equipment is what you'll need. You'll need bridge devices not things claiming to be extenders or signal boosters. You'll also need line of sight between the two. You're out of range for a network cable as cat6 ethernet cable has a maximum distance of 328 feet. Even then it takes a damn good router and high quality cable and you would still have loss issues.

You could also use a pair of multimode fiber converters that convert ethernet to SC multimode fiber and burry some fiber cable. More cost, less headache, better signal.

 

[MK111]

Thanks Joe. Now if I knew what all that was I'd have a starting point. At least I know what to look for. Research starts now and that's what grandkids are for as they are tech savy.

 

[Buckmaster]

Is $40/mo out of the question? You can go to AT&T and buy a wireless hotspot with unlimited data or upgrade your cell phone plan.

Or go to your local library and borrow one for a week (my wife and kids do this option). It supplements our data restricted plans.

 

[Diablo54]

You are going to struggle with the signal almost no matter what route you take with the metal siding. May be best to get a second connection for the pole barn if you need it bad enough.

 

[MK111]

Haven't done much research yet. But it looks like 2 metal antennas should work. I have line clear line of sight. One antenna at the house and one at the window on the pole barn. Now need to check on what attachments needed.
$40 per month is out of line for what I use it.

Haven't thought of the cell phone connection. I'm on my son's cell phone plan with unlimited data. I'll talk to him.

 

[Buckmaster]

Haven't thought of the cell phone connection. I'm on my son's cell phone plan with unlimited data. I'll talk to him.

If your reception and speed is decent that should be all you need.

 

[OhioHunter88]

If your reception and speed is decent that should be all you need.

Reception in metal buildings is usually terrible

 

[MK111]

Reception in metal buildings is usually terrible

Internet service on my phone is great inside the building.

 

[Buckmaster]

Internet service on my phone is great inside the building.

Great! Sounds like problem solved.
Just make sure you remain on the unlimited data plan.