Connecting it all up

[PaulR1]

Hey folks

Question for you about how to connect PC to AP equipment.

PC is in the house and I'm not prepared to go sticking a laptop outside with remote control software on it ( Teamviewer  for example ) . The AP equipment will be probably 15-20 metres away , I know this is too far for standard USB but have seen some USB network cable extenders , ie , plug USB thingie into PC which has a CAT5 socket on it , run some CAT 5 outside then plug another USB thingie on the end of the CAT5 and plug this into a USB hub which then feeds the camera , guidescope etc .

Anyone tried or already does this ?

[Skipper Billy]

Yep - thats what I did - works flawlessly.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/181706500964?chn=ps&adgroupid=50138193029&rlsatarget=pla-404033074532&abcId=1130076&adtype=pla&merchantid=7196674&poi=&googleloc=9047009&device=c&campaignid=1030309342&crdt=0

 

[AKB]

Yep, that's the one I've used too.  There are other, cheaper choices, but this one seems to have a good reputation.

[PaulR1]

cool , thanks guys 

[david_taurus83]

+1 to the above advice. I got mine off EBay for 100 quid so have a look around for deals. It does need a 5v supply though. I cut the wire off the the wall plug that's supplied and crimped it to a spare USB lead and powered from a cigarette socket with USB connection. Checked and consistent 5v. No issues.