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Can I run an ethernet cable from my house to my shed (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I was wondering if I could run an ethernet cable from my router inside to my shed and connect it to another router so I can have ethernet and wifi in my shed.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

you can but you should run fiber instead unless you want lightning to fry a bunch of your stuff

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Or just use a surge protected hub at the shed end.

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