- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Cox mesh network vs self mesh network
Posted on 7/1/19 at 9:04 am
Posted on 7/1/19 at 9:04 am
I am getting ready to move into a new house and am getting ready to call Cox for internet install. I cut the cord about 7 years ago (currently have 1 Apple TV, a couple of Rokus and 2 Leaf Antennas). The setup worked great in my old house, but I am looking to put one of my Roku's in a shed in the backyard that will eventually be an outdoor kitchen.
I am looking at the Cox Panoramic Wifi Pods, but would rather not pay cox a monthly rental for anything unnecessary (currently I have my own modem and router).
The shed is about 60-70 feet from the back of the house and about 150 feet from where I plan on putting the modem and router.
The Shed apparently has coax run to it as well, not sure if it is working though.
What would be my options for installing a decent enough mesh network so I can have the Roku work in the shed, and not have to pay more than needed?
Thank you for any help in advance!
I am looking at the Cox Panoramic Wifi Pods, but would rather not pay cox a monthly rental for anything unnecessary (currently I have my own modem and router).
The shed is about 60-70 feet from the back of the house and about 150 feet from where I plan on putting the modem and router.
The Shed apparently has coax run to it as well, not sure if it is working though.
What would be my options for installing a decent enough mesh network so I can have the Roku work in the shed, and not have to pay more than needed?
Thank you for any help in advance!
2
Posted on 7/1/19 at 9:13 am to bayouh2o
That is a long run for reliable internet over wifi. It would be a pain, but I would recommend running ethernet from the house to the shed. Run through the attic, out the soffit, down the side of the house - to the shed, and bury the wire. It is a weekend project at worst, and more importantly, it would work!
Edit: the coax running to your shed would not enable you to add internet. It would have to come from a single source in your house, then run to the shed. Not sure how Cox does their mesh routers, but I doubt they run off of a coax network.
Edit: the coax running to your shed would not enable you to add internet. It would have to come from a single source in your house, then run to the shed. Not sure how Cox does their mesh routers, but I doubt they run off of a coax network.
This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 9:16 am
Posted on 7/1/19 at 9:18 am to Tony The Tiger
Ok, thank you. I think I read somewhere on here that the longest I would want to run the ethernet would be 325 feet right?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Posted on 7/1/19 at 10:13 am to bayouh2o
It all depends on the kind of ethernet cable you get. Make sure it is rated for outdoor use (water resistant, etc). Not sure how long something like that would last underground without being inside of conduit, but it is still worth a shot and would give you a better internet connection than wireless.
On the other hand, it wouldn't hurt to try the mesh router and just see what you get in terms of coverage. I still think 150+ feet is a long way to go and ultimately would not be reliable for wifi. Ethernet cabling can go well over 300'.
On the other hand, it wouldn't hurt to try the mesh router and just see what you get in terms of coverage. I still think 150+ feet is a long way to go and ultimately would not be reliable for wifi. Ethernet cabling can go well over 300'.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 11:33 am to bayouh2o
Another vote to lay ethernet. You will have your fastest and most reliable connection that way. If you go this route you won't regret laying the conduit to feed the ethernet through.
However if you really don't want to, I don't think it would be too far for a mesh system. I don't know about cox's system but my Amplifi works great even though I ended up not needing any satellites. For any system though you could leave your router in the same place, plug a satellite into the closest interior wall to the shed and another in the closest socket to the house in the shed.
However if you really don't want to, I don't think it would be too far for a mesh system. I don't know about cox's system but my Amplifi works great even though I ended up not needing any satellites. For any system though you could leave your router in the same place, plug a satellite into the closest interior wall to the shed and another in the closest socket to the house in the shed.
This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 11:34 am
Posted on 7/1/19 at 11:36 am to BallsEleven
Thanks,
I am going to look at the house again tomorrow and figure out if/how I can run the ethernet. I just wanted to get more info before the Cox sales rep tried to sell me something that would not/half arse work.
I am going to look at the house again tomorrow and figure out if/how I can run the ethernet. I just wanted to get more info before the Cox sales rep tried to sell me something that would not/half arse work.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:35 pm to bayouh2o
Yeah, cost wise I would go with your own system. Especially if you have fiber in your neighborhood. Then you don't even need their modem if you get a router that has PPPoe function.
Posted on 7/15/19 at 1:31 pm to bayouh2o
Get a good router and put it up high in the attic. You'd be surprised at the range you can get on 2.4
Page 1 of 1
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News