Network between 2 close buildings

Hey there fellow geeks (wait, I'm a dork, is that different?).

I am just learning about networks mainly because I have 2 computers to network for the first time .

The thing is, I have to do it between 2 buildings, eventually, because I will eventually move one of the computers to the neighbors' house. I want to network them so that they can share my painfully expensive satellite internet access which I have to get as a result of moving (no other fast internet will be available, must have fast access for work and for my news hobby, twitch twitch, I am not addicted....).

I have eliminated phone and powerline networking because they won't work--the buildings don't share an electric bill, and the phones will be fancy-schmancy wireless so the buildings won't share a phone line.

The 2 buildings are a but less than 150 feet apart. One is cinderblock and one is wood/stone. Total of 2 walls between the 2 computers.

computer A | 150' of outdoors | computer B

The computers are standard-issue Dells with Win XP, one very new, one two years old. Both have towers, monitors, etc (not laptops). Shouldn't have to worry about computer speed, memory space, etc (this one has 32G of free space). One is currently using dial-up and one is using a cable-modem, so they probably have all the appropriate interface cards, they have USB ports, etc. Besides, I am comfortable adding or having someone add appropriate gear.

We can run ethernet cable between them, but it will involve drilling holes thru concrete block, burying it in PVC pipe to go under the road, etc.

I don't think we can get WIFI, but I'm hoping you will disabuse of the notion.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thank you thank you thank you.

 

If there is a clear line of sight it would work.

150’ and two cinder blocks walls? Nah I doubt that it will work.

Otherwise depending on the total nature of the envioroment with two good directional Antennae placed in a way that they transmit one toward the other, big may be.

Link to: Wirelessly Bridging Home / SOHO Network.

 

Is cable not available at both locations. I am not extremely familiar with satellite, but what i have read here and on other boards makes me think sharing the cable connection would be a much better solution. Unless i am missing something in your post...

 

Nope, I'm moving away from my cable into the mountains. It's a great place to live if you don't mind dial-up connections

THanks for the help, CAT5e, good link.

 

I don't really recommend running any copper outside, not unless you put some type of lightning protection on both sides. Even then, it's not recommended. Your best options are wireless or multimode fiber. I'm pretty sure that you could use a aftermarket antenna to achieve a reliable connection. The multimode fiber option is best, but it's a little more complcated and costly.