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Michael... I would consider running ethernet jacks to the room with the mini or purchasing a set of AC network extenders. The AC network extenders that I am using are from Netgear and they have worked reliably for over a year. In the past I have use a pair of wireless access points to extend my network, but I recommend the simpler and more reliable solutions above. The Netgear AC network extenders can encrypt network traffic sent over the AC lines!

Jeff

Michael... I had no problem configuring the Netgear AC extenders. Now I cannot remember if I used a PC to set up the Netgear extenders. So if you have access to a PC with an ethernet adapter I THINK you should have no problem setting up the Netgear AC extenders.  I chose to use encryption which ? simply required installing the same password for both devices. Once set up I have not had to do anything to the AC extenders despite many power outages. I use the AC extenders to extend my network from one floor with the internet modem/wireless/wired/router/kabob to the next floor with a wired switch.

Jeff

Michael... Do you have access to someone with a PC? As long as you have access to a PC with an ethernet port you should be able to configure the Netgear AC adaper using the supplied PC configuration utility. So, ideally, you need a friend who will let you install the configuration utility on their PC. I suspect the AC adapters will work straight out of the box. Here is a users guide.

http://safemanuals.com/user-guide-instr … /HDX101-US

Note that these babies do not work on extension cord outlet boxes. You need to plug them directly into the wall outlet. You can just use the standard ethernet cables that you normally use on a Mac. No cross over cables required.

Jeff

Can you recommend a USB WiFi card that works with the Mac?

Aaron,

Yes, I know, much to my regret. But I did not know the exact location of the antenna. Thanks.