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it will be necessary to have access to the Internet in your garden office. But is it possible to install Internet services in a garden office?
Yes, it is possible to have the Internet in your garden office. But what options are available to fit your office with an Internet connection?
An Ethernet Cable
If you’re looking for the most reliable and fastest Internet connection, then you may want to consider hardwiring your office. It’s possible to run ethernet cables directly from your home’s broadband network to the garden office.
An ethernet cable Internet connection means it’s also possible to set up WiFi access in the office. That way, all the devices in your office will have wireless connectivity. So you can work in the garden office with seamless connectivity to all office devices and the Internet.
A wired connection can be added at the same time the garden office is wired for electricity. Or the connection can be added afterward. In addition, it’s possible to do the work yourself. There’s no need to hire an IT professional if you’re handy.
However, it is recommended to have a professional install the cable for you. The reason for this is the cables should be buried. Consider the fact that many cables and pipes run under your property. What would happen if you accidentally cut through a sewage or water pipe when installing the ethernet cable in the ground? It’s also extremely dangerous if you happen to hit an electric cable!
So, we highly recommend calling in a professional to bury the cable for you. That way, the ethernet cable won’t be lying on the ground where someone could trip on it. It will also be safe from animals chewing the cable. And the buried cable is safe from the elements.
Powerline Networking
Another option to bring Internet service to your garden office is by using powerline networking. Powerline networking uses the electric cable that runs between your garden office and home to provide Internet access. The system works with your WiFi and doesn’t require an IT professional to install.
Powerline networking is done with a kit that contains two adapters, each of which has its own ethernet cable. One adapter is plugged into your home’s electricity and then into your home’s router. The other adapter is plugged into the garden office.
With this system, you can choose to connect the cable directly to the second adapter, or you can attach a second WiFi router, bringing a wireless connection for all the devices in the garden office.
One of the benefits of this system is that it’s affordable and easy to install. However, the garden office must have an electrical connection and be wired to the same distribution box.
Wifi PTP
What is WiFi PTP? This stands for WiFi Point-to-Point and is something like a WiFi extender. This type of Internet connection requires the installation of two units. One must be installed in the garden office and the other in your home. It’s necessary to ensure there’s an electrical supply, as both units require electricity to run. In addition, some configuration is necessary to get the units to “talk” to one another. You will need some IT knowledge or need to hire a professional to install this system.
The WiFi PTP unit on your home transmits a signal to the unit in the garden office. So, it’s necessary to have a clear line of sight between the two units. This creates the fastest and most reliable Internet signal to the garden office from your home. Anything that stands between these units can interfere with the signal, including trees, shrubs, or other buildings (such as if you have a shed in the backyard that stands between the house and the garden office).
One of the main benefits of a WiFi PTP connection is that the range is better than you may get with a WiFi extender. You might choose this type of connection if your garden office is some distance from your home, and ethernet cables are not an option.
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