Can I run an ethernet cable from my house to my shed - eviltoast

I was wondering if I could run an ethernet cable from my router inside to my shed and connect it to another router so I can have ethernet and wifi in my shed.

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    1 year ago

    - Use proper outdoor/direct burial rated cable (regular cat5/6 isn’t gonna survive…)

    - Grounding is an issue. Make sure you do not have a ground potential issue. Also, install an ESD/surge device just to help. Cheap, and better safe than sorry.

    - Honestly, media converters and/or SFP capable network switches aren’t expensive. Conduit plus fiber doesn’t have any of these issues. Worth considering.