Going completely wireless?

[Steven Goodwin <stevengoodwin@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey all,

Short version:

Has anyone created a _completely_ wireless infrastructure, connecting
node0 to their laptops, media streamers, et al? If so, is it worth the
extra expense and pain? Is the reduced bandwidth noticeable with, say,
2 video streams alongside the normal network traffic?


Long version:

I've recently moved house, and in doing so took out all my (old)
network cables and AV looms and packed them away. I'm ready to unpack
them and run cables throughout the house, although SWMBO pressure
means I shouldn't be drilling holes through the nice walls, and am not
able to re-plaster the whole house for the sake of a few cables :(
[there's also ceiling-wall edge coving in every room to make it
obvious if I try and sneak a piece of trunking in]

This focuses me towards wireless solutions, or trying to hack ethernet
signals over the BT phone lines (which are unused, and in the right
locations, but only 4 core).

I figure my options are:

* Buy new wireless media streamers. (Asus? Sony NMP? Recommendations?)

* Buy/re-purpose low-power Linux boxes to act as a wireless-wired
gateway into each room.

* Put the wired media streamers in node0 and use Gigasend(s) to send
the TV signal itself over RF to the bedrooms/lounge. The model of
Gigasend I have supports 3 channels, which is enough.

* Ethernet-over-powerline unit(s). Never had any luck with these
previously, though.

With all these (different?) protocols zipping around, has any
experience with this or similar set-up? All thoughts, and any
recommendations, are appreciated,

Thanks,

Steev


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