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Ok, here's the situation...
I have HTPC which is approx 8-10ft from my couch, which is where I want to use my wireless KB and mouse.
Since most wireless receivers have a max range of around 3ft, this is a problem.
My solution, hook the usb receiver into a usb extension cord, and run it from the pc to the couch.
So I don't have a cord running across my living room floor all the time, I would like to run the cable under the carpet, and run it across the room, ending underneath the couch, since the receiver will obviously cause a bulge, this should keep it hidden.
My question is about running the cable, I understand about lifting the carpet from the tacks (in fact, I already did that to test the waters). But how do I feed the cable (w/ receiver on end) to the spot I want?
Most online guides about doing this assume there is an exit point, so you can just feed, then pull through, in my case, my stopping point is the middle of the floor.
So whats the best way to go about this?
Also, I was going to heavily tape the receiver to the cable (using electrical tape), so that if I need to pull it out, I can do it with out it disconnecting and the receiver getting stuck somewhere underneath the carpet.
Any advice on doing this?
Thanks,
Nickolas
I have HTPC which is approx 8-10ft from my couch, which is where I want to use my wireless KB and mouse.
Since most wireless receivers have a max range of around 3ft, this is a problem.
My solution, hook the usb receiver into a usb extension cord, and run it from the pc to the couch.
So I don't have a cord running across my living room floor all the time, I would like to run the cable under the carpet, and run it across the room, ending underneath the couch, since the receiver will obviously cause a bulge, this should keep it hidden.
My question is about running the cable, I understand about lifting the carpet from the tacks (in fact, I already did that to test the waters). But how do I feed the cable (w/ receiver on end) to the spot I want?
Most online guides about doing this assume there is an exit point, so you can just feed, then pull through, in my case, my stopping point is the middle of the floor.
So whats the best way to go about this?
Also, I was going to heavily tape the receiver to the cable (using electrical tape), so that if I need to pull it out, I can do it with out it disconnecting and the receiver getting stuck somewhere underneath the carpet.
Any advice on doing this?
Thanks,
Nickolas