Routing path. So long as the Techno can connect to the comlink he planted (he can) he should be able to access whatever device the comlink is attached to and begin infiltrating that network.

Generally though, once you move to the wired framework, instead of considering the thousands of devices wired into that network, you just move back to the "host" shorthand of previous editions. Every camera is part of a wired network called the "sensor host" which is connected to other similar wired "host" node clusters. Then you only consider the highest level threats in that specific host. So, you hide from the nastiest IC and the quickest Spider attached to that network. If you beat them down and shut them out, there may be others that follow.

<-- totally agree

Micro-Tapper Drone, Unwired p199
(and add Gecko Tips so it can move around like a Kanmushi)

The only issue with the wiretapper is the possibility of detection if the people who made the setup are paranoid enough. Just the fact that a new wireless signal pops up could trigger some alarms

Its not like you run with your wireless in active mode....right?

Though, I'm sure that the wiretapper can be setup to broadcast in hidden mode or whatever, but it depends on the level of security in the place, like I said, they may have dedicated scanners, continually scanning for hidden mode devices....

But. I'm paranoid.

Or the wiretapper drone could haul a fiberoptic line behind it through the ductwork, with one end plugged into it and the other into a bridge commlink. But then you'd have to worry about other security measures designed to prevent just such an intrusion, and in the end it might just wind up being easier to barge in there with two angry trolls and an elf with a submachine gun. ;)

The moral of the story is, just get Skinlink.

Yay skinlink!!

I think its my favorite, base level, situational echo.