Extending Internet Access

[KennyC]

Here is my problem:I'm having a hobby workshop (metal bldg) put up along side (20' away) my home. I know I can can burry a cat cable but don't fell like running about 125' of cable and drilling through a block wall. And will be on separate power source than the house wiring. With the bldg being all metal I figured wifi is out of the question.
Question: Is there another way for me to get internet access into that shop?

 

[usagora]

I'm afraid what you don't want to do would be the only way to do it. If this is going to be a permanent setup, wouldn't it be worth the initial outlay of work to run cable? Maybe hire someone to do it if needed.

 

[Kenney]

Run your cables in "Innerduct". you can get it from Graybar, Anixter, etc. Don't forget to add a pull string for future cables.

KenK

 

[ferrarr]

Have you asked your internet provider for their suggestion?

 

[RadDave]

Have you asked your internet provider for their suggestion?

@ KennyC - Bob has a good point, i.e. are you getting your internet via cable, DSL, or satellite - each presents different solutions vs. putting in an underground CAT cable from your house - give us some more info, please. Dave

 

[KennyC]

Jonathan, yea that's what I figured too. Yes this will be a permanent setup. I can do the work and have the cat cable. Just need to get an extra set of hands.

KennyK, thanks for that tip. I would have probably jut used sch 40 pic. Not familiar with interduct.


Bob, no I haven't been thinking about ditching at&t dal for spectrum cable.

Thanks RadDave and all for the replies. Looks like I'm getting my trenching shovel ready.

 

[chscag]

Bob, no I haven't been thinking about ditching at&t dal for spectrum cable.

Ask the Charter Spectrum sales person to install a separate outlet in your workshop as part of the deal. I've dealt with Spectrum sales people and found that they are anxious to make a sale and will usually give out extra goodies that they don't ordinarily include with their installation. Right now I'm stuck with Frontier (Highway robbers without a gun!) but have been talking with Spectrum sales.

Give it a shot before you get your shovel out and start digging.

 

[KennyC]

Will do chscag, thanks for the tip. The thing is not the digging it's up through the crawl space/attic etc.