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Shed WiFi, explained in plain English

If you have landed here trying to work out how to get WiFi to a shed, this is the short, honest version. No jargon, no upsell, just what shed WiFi actually is and the handful of ways it gets done.

Shed WiFi is not a product

Shed WiFi means getting the internet you already pay for to reach a detached building. You are not buying a second plan and you are not buying a magic box. You are carrying one connection across a gap so it arrives at the shed strong enough to use.

There are three ways to do it

Within about 15 metres of the house, an outdoor access point aimed at the shed extends your WiFi across cleanly. Across the yard, a point to point wireless bridge links the two buildings. And if the whole property has weak internet, you fix the incoming connection first, then share it out. The distance from house to shed is what tells you which one you need.

A metal shed changes the plan

Steel and Colorbond block WiFi, so a metal shed gets its signal from an antenna mounted outside and fed in, no matter how close it is. The metal shed WiFi guide covers that case in full.

How to pick without guessing

Rather than read all four guides, answer a few quick questions and be pointed straight at the right one. Start with the shed WiFi chooser, or read the full how to get WiFi in your shed guide.

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Quick shed WiFi answers

What is shed WiFi?

Shed WiFi is simply getting your home WiFi or internet to reach a detached building like a shed, granny flat, studio or garage. It is not a special product or a second internet plan. It is a way of carrying the connection you already have across the gap to the outbuilding so it arrives strong.

What are the three ways to get WiFi to a shed?

First, if the shed is close, an outdoor access point on the house extends your WiFi across. Second, if the shed is across the yard, a point to point wireless bridge links the two buildings. Third, if the whole property has poor internet, you fix the incoming connection before extending anything. Distance is what decides between them.

How much does it cost to get WiFi to a shed?

A close, simple extension using an outdoor access point is the cheapest option and often a confident DIY job. A wireless bridge across a yard costs more because of the gear at each end and the aiming involved. Fixing a poor incoming connection depends on what is available at the property. The chooser gives you a realistic path before you spend anything.

Do I need a professional to install shed WiFi?

Not always. A nearby outbuilding with a clear path is a reasonable do-it-yourself project. Once you are aiming antennas across a yard, a professional install saves money by getting the gear and the alignment right the first time. Shed WiFi is run by Alien IT, so we can do it for you when you want that.