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Running network cables is the way forward. I know it can be a lot of work but it is permanent.

How much work depends on the type of dwelling you have. I've got most of mine behind walls and skirting boards or inside cupboards and the loft. My next extension to the home network will be to stick a couple of points near the TV to utilise for the Tivo. For that I'll run the cables outside, from the loft and drill a hole through the wall into the where the Tivo sits. It'll follow the route of a downpipe so I'll be able to make a neat job of it.

Another alternative is to use a length of mini trunking. It's not that expensive and imho can look a lot better than having cables pinned down walls or along skirting boards