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In Reply to: RE: Fed up with cable idiocies? How about a wireless LAN for streaming Netflix ? posted by Bambi B on March 24, 2010 at 12:45:44
I know it's not what you were asking, but is there any reason why you can't run an ethernet cable? I bought a 25 ft one for $20 and it works great. I ran mine from the U-Verse modem through a vent directly to the blu-ray player. No interference, delays, or reboot issues.
Baba-Booey to you all!
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The TV is only one room away from the computer and if this house were on a raised floor instead of a slab, I'd run a wire. As it is, I'd need to snake a wire up and around doorway, and across a hall, around a corner back to the floor, and etc. This would require probably a 75'-100' cable. I know this would be more reliable- and probably cheaper than the wireless router and wireless adapter for the Samsung, but I suppose it comes down to the wire across the hallway ceiling- not my favourite decor!
One side benefit to a wireless system: I have another computer (HP 2.66 Ghz quad core/8GB RAM) in the living room for my recording that I could eventually Wi-Fi into the Internet. But, perhaps I should reconsider a cable as I'm not anxious to spend another $120 just for wireless.
TA!
Cheers,
Bambi B
Like cf said, can you drill through the baseboard? I was reluctant to try this as well but I helped a friend do it and it's not hard at all. A long drill bit, straightened wire hanger, and a buddy with a flashlight is all you need. Even if you goof it up it's not a hard fix.
Baba-Booey to you all!
Yes, if you buy one of those channel kits from Home Depot e.g., the channel on either side can cover the holes through the wall/baseboard.I have even done this to access an unused AC circuit in another room, rather than running a whole new circuit (put plug on *after* drilling holes LOL).
You would be poorly advised to take home decor tips from me though...
Edits: 03/24/10
Do what I do, drill through the wall low to the floor, and get a couple of cheap cover plates to make the holes look more "official". You can buy some fairly cheap paintable plastic channel for the cable if you can't tuck it under existing moulding etc. I only use wireless for portable devices, the wire is faster and more glitch-resistant for me. I need a lot more routers though, a 4-port can't do much when two ports may be used for chaining...another advantage of wireless, unless I stop hooking up stupid things just because they have an Ethernet port...
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