Ethernet into Observatory -help

[Exfso (Peter)]

Yes that is correct Marty. They say the preferred option is wired in power, that is why I said if Andrew has power to the obs. Probably should have been more specific. I tried them with a shortish extension lead with varying results. Not a problem with hard wired power though, they work a treat. Also no good with 3 phase unless you know exactly what leg you are connected to..

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

Thanks all for your input, I have purchased the TP-link wireless extender, if that doesn't work then I will give something else a go... At least I have a few more options up my sleeve... I was going to do the Cat-5 but running the cable is a little difficult for me, the way the back yard is arranged and am not in the position to dig trenches or anything like that... I will see how it goes via wireless. The shed is on the same Busbar I think, but a different breaker to all the other powerpoints etc... So from my understanding that should work? I thought they had to be on the same breaker... I don't really know, I am new to this extended networking stuff... I do appreciate all the feedback though.

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

Well power into the obs is via an extension lead... from the shed, it's only a 5m cord though... Cord plugs into one of the sheds power points, which I fed through some conduit into the observatory. Pretty high tech stuff... Although it has not been completed as I need to get an electrician to put the plug back on the other end

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

Also on a side note, can anyone suggest how I can go about adding another ethernet port? the Modem is maxed out of its 4 ports, thanks to the PS4, TV, Fetch TV and Kids computer...

[OICURMT]

Originally Posted by Astroman

Also on a side note, can anyone suggest how I can go about adding another ethernet port? the Modem is maxed out of its 4 ports, thanks to the PS4, TV, Fetch TV and Kids computer...

You'll need a small ethernet switch...

http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/sear...+switch&spos=1

Look for a gibabit speed, the really cheap ones are 10/100.

Set it right next to you router and plug it in... if you router/modem is set to DHCP, it should work as any other plug and play... The first one that comes up on StaticIce is an old version of the SG1005D TP-Link for $19.00

http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/d...L-SG1005D.html

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

Originally Posted by OICURMT

You'll need a small ethernet switch...

http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/sear...+switch&spos=1

Look for a gibabit speed, the really cheap ones are 10/100.

Set it right next to you router and plug it in... if you router/modem is set to DHCP, it should work as any other plug and play... The first one that comes up on StaticIce is an old version of the SG1005D TP-Link for $19.00

http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/d...L-SG1005D.html

Cool! Thanks
Looks like that might work

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

Well I went with the TP-WA7510N and for the life of me cannot get it to work with my network. I have tried all sorts of things and nothing works. So far looks like I bought a $99 brick.

I have a feeling that because it doesn't use IEEE801.11b that it is incompatible with my wireless network. But of course, I am not sure if that is right or not. I will look into other options now and see if it will work.