We are connecting a house to a barn with one computer on either end. No major data loads. Budget is small.
Currently, there is a PVC conduit underground between the two buildings. I cannot simply drop a cheap 5 port switch halfway because the cable will be underground. I could try placing a switch just before the conduit begins (in house basement) which would cut 65 ft. off the 345 ft. making the longest run 280 ft.
Would this work well enough? What are all my options?
Also, what about lightning? What CAT cable would be a good option? Is there a cheap wireless solution to consider?
Thanks!