[HECnet] Multi-floor household (DECnet) routing help needed

I'm considering powerline as well instead of bugging someone to do the crimping for me or running cables along the siding. ;) The cableco will run cable outside; why shouldn't you? :) As to crimping, don't. Buy patch cables. It's easier, and _far_ more reliable. Individual punch down blocks are easier to get right, larger and easier to see, and a neater solution. Home improvement stores sell the little baseboard boxes and keystone jacks, and have cheap little plastic tools for terminating the wire so the investment is minimal. De