>> My cable internet outlet is across the room from my TV, and my Gentoo >> desktop attaches to my TV. I'm using a small wireless router to send >> the signal from the cable modem to my Gentoo system across the room. >> I don't like using a non-Gentoo decision-making device in my network, >> but I also don't want to build and maintain another Gentoo system for >> only firewall/router duties. Am I overlooking another option? I want >> a "dumb" device to move the ethernet connection from one side of the >> room to the other. > > You could use a pair of powerline adaptors to route the ethernet across > the mains wiring. I use them for my MythTV front end, because SWMBO would > go apeshit if I tried running ethernet cables through the living room.
I thought about that, and it would be perfect except that I'm really into audio and I don't want to increase the interference in my apartment's electricity. - Grant
