Long Distance Networking

[Blitzbrieg Dimarectic]

hey guys! I have a huge problem. I'm trying to install a wired connection to another building Via Ethernet but the building is too far [past the 100 meters mark], so I need help with finding a solution to this. I don't want to compromise my network speed [it being a gigabit network] to the other building. I don't wan't to go wireless because it will reduce the network speed from device to device as well as there being multiple metal buildings in the way. the wire will have to be above ground hanging in the air from pole to pole we might be able to run a PVC underground most of the way though some of the wiring might be exposed

. if you guys have any ideas let me know!

[Alex Atkin UK]

I think your only option is fibre, unless you want the hassle of ethernet repeaters and potential interference with outdoor cabling.

[beersykins]

What's the actual distance?  MMF is good to like 550m on om2 or better at 1gbps.

[Falconevo]

Do you have an estimated distance between the sites or a google map of the location/planned cable routing?

[Blitzbrieg Dimarectic]

About 500' (feet) 152.4 Meters , that includes having to avoid obstacles like trees and buildings.

[Falconevo]

I have run 1G over Cat6A shielded outdoor rated cable for approx 150m but it is entirely dependant on the cable quality.  It was only done as it was the cheapest option as the distance ideally should of been covered by a fiber run.  The individual was told it may not function, but we had a 305m cat6a reel to use and we did a quick test on a 150m cut off with the switches attached powered up in one building to make sure all was well at 1G. Then dug the trench n ran the cabling, your mileage may vary as it is completely outside noted specification for the transmission speed and cable.

[Levisallanon]

If possible just put a switch in between somewhere. This should amplify the signal again and allow you to run more cable lenght.
Else you could look into something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AMCKN80/?tag=stackoverflow17-20

[Blitzbrieg Dimarectic]

there is no good place to put a network switch between the two buildings i'm trying to connect. I guess the best way to go is fiber. you guys have any shopping list options i can use? By the way, my network already uses Cat6 Weatherproof cables been thinking about upgrading part of the network to a 10G when i have the money to put in a NAS or some other server [not anytime soon].

[skippytheturtle]

https://www.amazon.com/Indoor-Outdoor-Duplex-Multimode-Options/dp/B01I2EHJOU/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1534589588&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=om1%2Bfiber%2Boutdoor%2Blc-lc&th=

Outdoor rated is pretty expensive

OM1 (orange ) max length at 1gbps 275m

If you want 10g use OM3

Your switch on both ends of the link will need sfp+ transceivers 

Let me know what switches (or PC) you have and I can spec sfp+ transceivers

 

Hope this helps!