On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:14:02 +0000 (UTC), arnstein@panix.com (David
Arnstein) wrote in <ekkt6p$lf4$1@reader2.panix.com>:

>In article <54srm29mg7mmh7vlek2t991gsc6lejobhu@4ax.com>,
>John Navas <spamfilter0@navasgroup.com> wrote:
>>I respect your priorities, but my own priorities would be different,
>>because the Cisco 800 is a much better router than anything at the low
>>end of the wireless market. To me it seems like replacing a quality
>>Canon DSLR with a mediocre Sigma DSLR just to match the brand of
>>mediocre Sigma lenses.
>
>Right. I am seriously thinking about stringing RJ45 throughout my humble
>abode. Perhaps I can find a color that matches the carpets.

There is special flat cable that works well under carpets, although
channeling the pad can work too. Also possible to run cable behind
baseboards and crown molding. Powerline/phoneline/coax networking is
another option.

>In the mean time, what wireless routers are as good as the Cisco 860?

Not as good, but still quite good:
SonicWALL TZ-150 Wireless
$270 at PC Connection
<http://www.pcconnection.com/ProductDetail?sku=5702811&srccode=cii_5784816&cpnc ode=07-17054583-2>

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