like this (or similar)? http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-MCAB1001-Coax-Ethernet-Adapter-Black/dp/B001N85NMI/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=IHH0CE971QS4F&colid=1ZNQR4RX1V21K i have a coax connection downstairs and thought it might be a better alternative to powerlines (which i have tried and was DOA out of the box :( ).