AE/n and USB hub (shared drives, printers ...) more info

[Matt Johnston]

On 23 Feb 2007, at 23:47, Kevin Callahan wrote:
>>> my AEs need to "join" existing wireless network -- which is the  
>>> only way I can set them up (unless I do some crazy wiring)
>>
>> Why?
>
> how do I connect my 3 AExpresses (on three different floors in the  
> house) via ethernet without running ethernet cables ?
> I can't run them through the floors
> I'd have to run them outdoors

Are these existing Airport Expresses? If so, how do you connect them  
now?
I presume using WDS?

>>> well, I'll see if my wife will let me run ethernet wires all  
>>> around the outsides of the house
>>
>> Don't do that. Lightning risk.
>
> true?
> never thought of that ..
> thanks .. good point!

Good rule to only use optical outdoors.