Setting up network in sleepout

[nzstubbies]

Hi all

 

Im building a sleepout with my dad and am trying to figure out the best way to get a wireless network out there.

 

Im running powerline ethernet out to it as it is by far the easiest option for a cable but am not sure it I should get a cheap wireless booster or a proper router.

 

I want it to be easy to connect to and preferably not a different ssid that you need you need to connect too. 

 

Thanks in advance

[MariusJS]

Easiest option?

Run ethernet out there with a PoE PSU in one end and a AP in the other

[nzstubbies]

my current modem/router is an Asus DSL-N12E-C1 which controls everything. I have no other router/repeaters, etc connected to it.

 

Budget would be less than the Ubiquiti Unifi AP, its priced about $140NZD and my budget would be max $80NZD

[nzstubbies]

Would something like this work?

 

http://www.linksys.com/nz/p/P-RE2000/

[MariusJS]

Depends on how far away it is, I'd still get a router + a cable and put the router in ap only mode (if you can't afford an AP only solution)

[Bgordy2013]

Not sure what eBay is like in NZ but here in the USA you can pick up Unifi APs for $50-$60 used on eBay. Perhaps try that. Otherwise just a pretty normal router/AP (if router in AP mode or with DHCP disabled) with an Ethernet running out to it. You can run Ethernet under ground pretty easily if you don't mind some digging.

[brwainer]

Powerline networking would work if you only want to run a power line out there and not deal with an ethernet line as well. Depending on how far the sleepout is, you probably don't want to use a wireless extender, because those have to communucate wirelessly with your existing router.

 

If you have a power line only, I recommend using either a powerline kit and a router configured as an AP, or you can get a combined unit that is a powerline AP - every manfacturer of powerline equipment has one of these. If you have power as well as ethernet, then you should get a normal router, configured as an AP.

 

BTW, what's a sleepout? Is it like a treehouse?

[rEaGeNeReary]

If you already have a powerline connection to that area where you do sleepout, use a router (acting as a router only) or a dedicated AP. Just use the same wifi settings except the channel.

[nzstubbies]

1 hour ago, brwainer said:

Powerline networking would work if you only want to run a power line out there and not deal with an ethernet line as well. Depending on how far the sleepout is, you probably don't want to use a wireless extender, because those have to communucate wirelessly with your existing router.

 

If you have a power line only, I recommend using either a powerline kit and a router configured as an AP, or you can get a combined unit that is a powerline AP - every manfacturer of powerline equipment has one of these. If you have power as well as ethernet, then you should get a normal router, configured as an AP.

 

BTW, what's a sleepout? Is it like a treehouse?

Thanks for your answer

 

A sleepout is basically a big shed with power that you can live in like this picture here.

Edited February 12, 2016 by nzstubbies
adding photo

[nzstubbies]

Thanks for you help everyone

 

I will get an AP to use out there