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How to connect network devices in places where there is no power supply?
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3/30/2025 5:48 PM (PST)

I ran into a weird issue while trying to set up a Wi-Fi camera at my family’s cabin in the woods. The place has solar panels, but there aren’t power outlets everywhere, and running extra cables wasn’t really an option. I figured I could just use a mobile hotspot and a battery-powered camera, but the connection was spotty, and I wanted something more reliable. Has anyone dealt with this kind of setup before? What’s the best way to power network devices in areas without direct access to electricity?

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3/31/2025 2:48 AM (PST)

Yeah, I’ve had to solve a similar issue before! I was setting up an outdoor access point for a farm, and running power to remote locations was a nightmare. One thing that worked for me was using PoE (Power over Ethernet) to send both power and data over a single cable. If distance is an issue, an ethernet extender https://enableit.com/how-to-extend-your-ethernet-cable-5-easy-methods/ . Can help push the connection further without major signal loss. You might also want to look into solar-powered PoE injectors—they saved me a ton of trouble

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3/31/2025 6:42 AM (PST)

I always find it interesting how many creative solutions people come up with for tech challenges. Networking in remote areas is something I never really thought about, but reading these discussions makes me appreciate how much goes into it. Cool stuff!

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