On 16 Jan 2013, at 18:16, Dave McGuire <mcguire at neurotica.com> wrote: On 01/16/2013 05:37 PM, Dennis Boone wrote: Running cables all the way from the second floor isn't viable. "Not viable to run cable" usually comes down to "too lazy". Not throwing stones: I've been lazy about cabling too. But you might consider bouncing the particulars off of the crowd to see if there are any suggestions for overcoming the obstacles. Wired really is the most stable and reliable, for all the wireless hoopla these days. Agreed. Wireless == suck. (and I design wireless comm gear for a living!) Run the wires. You'll be glad you did. One possibility might be running the cable through your heating ducts, if your house has them. Lots of people have done that with great success. That poses the challenge of getting the cable to go to the right place. ;) -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA