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Thanks for this!
So networks is fibre cable to modem -> router = WiFi(nothing wired)
So even a WiFi mesh network requires cat6 cables to each access point?
What's a good wireless access point that won't break the bank?
YeahNerdz-
No - you can definitely use modern wifi6 mesh in your house without ethernet but, unless the router is literally at the rear window of your house, pointing at the point in the garden, you won't get a decent connection from 35m.
My suggestion would be:
- Wifi 6 mesh in the house (something like the XT8 - I have this and
it's excellent). Depending on the size of your house, you can cover
it easily with two access points. - Cat6 to the back of the garden
- Lower power mesh point at the back of the garden (something like the XD4)
This is the setup I have in my house, though the XD4 is in the garage, not the bottom of the garden, and I get 700mbps minimum in all parts of the house on a gigabit connection.
- Wifi 6 mesh in the house (something like the XT8 - I have this and
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So even a WiFi mesh network requires cat6 cables to each access point?
If you don't use a cable between mesh nodes then you use half the finite radio spectrum for backhaul. If you can get a cable installed then you have more spectrum available for your clients.
In theory there is more than enough spectrum available but unless you live in a castle in Scotland surrounded by forest you will be sharing with your neighbours so move as much as you can onto cables that you control.
Soul
jellybaby
Depends; how is your house network right now?
A mesh system could improve connection in the house and provide seamless connection to the back of the garden. If your house network is fine, a simple access point for the back of the garden will be cheaper.
Either way, an outdoor rated ethernet cable has to connect both solutions.