Jeff Cochran wrote:
(Dorot29701) wrote:
My question: Both computers are in bedrooms, across the hall from each other.
Would it be possible (instead of buying wireless setup) to have those two rooms
wired for cable and get a spliter so the signal would go to both rooms? Is that
even possible?

Sure. Then you need a second cable modem of course.

Poor solution, Jeff. Most Cable providers (ISPs) won't allow it, and
those that do will charge you twice their standard monthly fee.

A better solution is to purchase a 4-port firewall router (Under $100) and
put it behind the cable modem. Then you can feed up to 256 computers off
that same line. Have an installer run cat-5 or cat-6 (for higher speed)
cable between the two rooms terminated in standard (RJ-48) Ethernet boxes
on the wall. Or do it yourself. It's no harder than running phone wire.

First, wireless will work fine. Second, have a network installer come
to the house and do the work if you want. Third, wireless *will* work
fine.

Wireless is a pain. It's slow, expensive, will not work in some areas, and
has security issues. It's the only solution if you want to sit on your
deck and use your laptop, but a poor substitute when hard-wiring is
possible.

LittleJohn
Madison, AL