[mythtv-users] Decisions, decisions

[Stephen L. Ulmer]

On 23 Dec 2003, jcaputo1 at comcast.net stated:

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> Thanks for the tips!  I have good attic and basement access, so once
> I've solved the problem of how to get from the attic (or 2nd floor)
> to the basement, I'll be in in good shape.  I've found an air return
> duct that looks like it will do the trick; it has only one
> 'dog-leg', which is close to an opening, so I should be able to run
> the cable from my 2nd floor office down to the basement.  What I'll
> probably end up doing is using 2 switches -- one upstairs and one in
> the basement, and connecting them with a single run.  From those two
> switches I'll devise a network layout with the potential for a jack
> in every room -- either up from the basement or dropped from the
> attic.  I can't wait to get started!

I know you won't want to hear this.  I know you think you only need
one run attic <-> basement.  Pull three. You don't even have to punch
the other two down, just leave them in the wall.

Trust me. :)

-- 
Stephen