Personally, I would opt for the long patch cable. :) You can get surface-mount plastic channels for wires that stick to the walls with double-sticky tape. Throw two data cables in there and put a surface-mount RJ45 bricks. You'll have a secure network, cut down on radio traffic, and it won't look too ugly. It does sound like you should be fine with three USB wireless adaptors at about $30 each, if you really don't want patch cables. :) Chad