I've installed a couple wireless networks and agree it would be the best
solution. I even had a wireless router when I went to do the install ...
but my dad was adamantly opposed to it.

So, I took the wireless toy home and left a linksys 4-port switch.
Unfortunately, wire is the only option at this time.

Thanks Phil, Jonathan and Mark for your suggestions =)
-Chris


--Chris Ruscio
'Confucius Squirrel'
Phone: (802)324-0177
Aim: crusc13

On Wed, 14 Jun 2006, Philip Plourde wrote:

> Chris,
>
> I'd suggest instead of the mega cord, go with a wireless gateway and a
> USB wireless adapter.  You'd be nuts not to have a gateway simply for
> the protection a NAT device provides.  Almost all of them come with
> wireless capability for around $50.  The USB network adapter, which
> looks like a slightly large thumb drive, also runs about $50.  Added
> benefits (and potential problems if not configured in a secure manner)
> are wireless coverage all over, and the ability to easily add more
> computers.
>
> Phil.
>
> Chris Ruscio wrote:
> > Greetings IT-Discussers,
> >
> > After an 8 year battle, I've finally won my parents away from AOL and
> > installed a cable modem. Of course, with any one solution comes multiple
> > complications (in the form of a home network, no wireless allowed).
> >
> > Could someone suggest a good place to get a 100ft run of ethernet cable?
> > Buying at Staples will cost about 3 times as much as the internet and
> > buying online takes time. Is there a local supplier that won't cost a
> > fortune?
> >
> > Thanks for your help,
> > Chris
> >
> >
> > --Chris Ruscio
> > 'Confucius Squirrel'
> > Phone: (802)324-0177
> > Aim: crusc13
> >
>