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
>