Lewis Moon;479217 Wrote: 
> Well, it looks like I'll be stringing ethernet cable through the
> ceiling.

Given the choice, wired is almost always more foolproof.  Much easier
to set up your Squeezeboes, too, since you don't have to enter a wifi
password in one of the half dozen or so different Squeezebox interfaces
for doing so.

Someone mentioned not 'making' your own ethernet cables... You don't
want to make your own _patch_ cables.  These are the short, flexible
cables that you use to attach equipment to switches, hubs, and to wall
jacks.  It's difficult to do well, and the store-bought variety are
cheap and available in any length you like.

Google running ethernet cabling, though.  There's a lot of online info,
and you'll find that you can easily do it yourself.  Use solid core
cable and punch the ends into wall jacks and/or patch panels at either
end.  Don't use patch cable (flexible, stranded core) in walls unless
you leave the original RJ-45 plugs on either end, which generally makes
for a sloppy install.


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JJZolx

Jim
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