On 25 Nov 2006 09:44:49 -0800, "Brian McCabe" <briansmccabe@gmail.com>
wrote in <1164476689.281926.263880@l39g2000cwd.googlegroups .com>:

>John Navas wrote:
>> On 25 Nov 2006 07:57:23 -0800, "Brian McCabe" <briansmccabe@gmail.com>
>> wrote in <1164470243.665867.290830@j44g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>:
>>
>> >> A better solution for extending wireless is to install a remote wireless
>> >> access point (same _unique_ SSID, different channel) connected by wire
>> >> (Ethernet, powerline networking, phoneline networking, coax networking)
>> >> to the original wireless access point.
>> >
>> >Assuming that the positioning of such a device is crucial, this
>> >solution would essentially involve drilling a hole through the basement
>> >ceiling / main-level floor. I am not sure I am willing to do this.
>>
>> Only Ethernet involves drilling -- the others don't.
>
>True, but ethernet is the only option I would have any idea how to work
>with.

Both powerline networking and phoneline networking are very easy. See
<http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking.aspx?for=Home+Networking>

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