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Ethernet cable through your garden? (lemy.lol)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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Has anyone here expanded internet connectivity to their garden with an ethernet cable? I am speaking about non-wireless communications. To some hut some 100 meters away? What are your experiences with it? Is it as simple as digging a cable trench, putting the cable in (maybe with some pipe to protect it) and covering it?

Are fibre optics a viable long-range alternative to copper ethernet cables for local area networks?

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[โ€“] 16 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Fibre optic is generally better for this use case, but Ethernet would work fine too. Be sure to use CMX rated cable, as it's rated for outdoor use (uses a more durable, UV-resistant jacket, and is suitable for direct burial).

Run it in conduit so you can easily replace it in the future if needed.

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