Getting a network connection wirelessly

[ProjectBox153]

Hi everyone. I'm looking to upgrade the networking setup in my garage (it's used as a workshop) from the mess that I currently have. I'd like to get a network switch in place, but I have a problem. Currently I can't think of any feasible way to get a wired connection to the garage without running a cable down the stairs. That definitely works, but it's not ideal, and I can't keep using it like it is. I know about Powerline adapters and I own a few myself, however they don't work too well. Are there any inexpensive ways of getting a network connection out to the garage? Wi-Fi works, but it's too slow for the things I need to do. I'm thinking of getting a nice router and using it as a wireless bridge positioned in the best way possible in the garage for a good signal. Any recommendations for doing this? 

[cole0622]

57 minutes ago, ProjectBox153 said:

Hi everyone. I'm looking to upgrade the networking setup in my garage (it's used as a workshop) from the mess that I currently have. I'd like to get a network switch in place, but I have a problem. Currently I can't think of any feasible way to get a wired connection to the garage without running a cable down the stairs. That definitely works, but it's not ideal, and I can't keep using it like it is. I know about Powerline adapters and I own a few myself, however they don't work too well. Are there any inexpensive ways of getting a network connection out to the garage? Wi-Fi works, but it's too slow for the things I need to do. I'm thinking of getting a nice router and using it as a wireless bridge positioned in the best way possible in the garage for a good signal. Any recommendations for doing this? 

I think your best bet is to run a cable, it's unlikely that a bridged router will be any better because it still has the same poor reception. the Ethernet cable would also be cheaper.

[ProjectBox153]

1 hour ago, cole0622 said:

I think your best bet is to run a cable, it's unlikely that a bridged router will be any better because it still has the same poor reception. the Ethernet cable would also be cheaper.

The entire point of my post was to find a solution other than a cable. I have no way to run a cable due to the construction of my house. It can be done, but it wouldn't be very easy. I'm thinking something using Wi-Fi could be alright if the range is sufficient. I'm using an old AirPort Express right now, and it works alright, but isn't the fastest. 

[cole0622]

5 minutes ago, ProjectBox153 said:

The entire point of my post was to find a solution other than a cable. I have no way to run a cable due to the construction of my house. It can be done, but it wouldn't be very easy. I'm thinking something using Wi-Fi could be alright if the range is sufficient. I'm using an old AirPort Express right now, and it works alright, but isn't the fastest. 

what kind of speed do you need? can you run cable through the duct work? your best bet is probably a 2.4ghz wifi system then and get it as close as you can

[ProjectBox153]

54 minutes ago, cole0622 said:

what kind of speed do you need? can you run cable through the duct work? your best bet is probably a 2.4ghz wifi system then and get it as close as you can

Speed is important to me. No, I can't run anything through any ductwork - the garage isn't served by a vent. I'll look into a Wi-Fi based solution. 

[cole0622]

6 minutes ago, ProjectBox153 said:

Speed is important to me. No, I can't run anything through any ductwork - the garage isn't served by a vent. I'll look into a Wi-Fi based solution. 

is the garage separate or connected? If its separate you could use a directional antenna for both ends. you could do it even if the  garage is connected, but pending on what your going through I don't know how much it would change