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- It's fiddly and ugly compared to hidden cables. I wouldn't do that in my own home, I'd run them in the walls.

- It's disruptive and time consuming. It would likely take me a whole day

- I don't see why I should invest further in improving the property when I will likely move out in 1-2 years time and won't reap the long-term benefits. I've done that already in other areas.

- It's hassle. My landlord could protest that I've done a shitty job when I move out, or, even if I haven't, make me remove it.

- I need multiple WiFi adapters anyway to cover both upstairs and downstairs effectively.

- It's not as flexible (in terms of moving things around) as plugging an adapter in to any electrical outlet.

- I needed a quick solution when I moved in so I could work.




Because ethically you're almost certainly negatively affecting the people around you and legally you're almost certainly violating part 15.

You're both breaking the law and being an asshole for aesthetics and your convenience. That's why.


I'm not in the US.


Your country almost certainly has rules about emissions in the HF frequency ranges too. Even milliwatts of radiated interference at these low frequencies will bounce around the world and interfere with everyone.




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