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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>One alternative to pulling cables and dealing with
wireless dead spots I haven't seen mentioned is networking using the electrical
system (sometimes called powerline networks). I know these have worked in many
different situations where pulling cables or getting wireless to cover
every desired space has been really difficult or really expensive. Many of
the major vendors (Netgear, Belkin, etc.) offer equipment in this space. It
doesn't work in all situations but accessing the internet from the end
of a 100 foot extension cord is impressive. Most of the modules provide
some level of encryption so that you neighbors can't listen in. Also, the
vendors offer transition modules so that you can add wireless hotspots
to the electrical system network. I know someone who installs these if
anyone is interested (I am not in any way affiliated--just someone I
know).</FONT></DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<DIV><BR>Ted</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>