Mine came with some encryption software (windows only). not using it since there's a linux machine connected. I'm betting on there being a slim chance that anyone will snoop. I also believe the transformers are the limits to the signal.
On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 1:57 PM, Mike Gill <lis...@canbyfoursquare.com>wrote: > I know nothing about these things so this may be a rookie question, but > what prevents your neighbors from plugging in one of these things and seeing > your network? Or is there just an unspoken rule that everyone knows you > install a firewall on the mains into your house? J > > > > -- > Mike Gill > > > > *From:* Lee Douglas [mailto:lee.doug...@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:27 AM > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* Re: Powerline networking / broadband > > > > > I'm on TimeWarner cable and have it furnishing digital phone to the house > line and have a D-Link router that feeds a Vonage adapter (don't ask - it's > for a business line) as well as 3 other computers - one of them is a Windows > Home Server. When I run Internet speed tests, I typically come up 4-5 Mbps > and I'm getting similar results downstream of the Netgear device with the > others doing whatever they do. I haven't tested my LAN speed, but suspect > it's about what I'd get at the end of a CAT-5 cable. > > I plan to try to put a Wireless Access Point on the Netgear device to > provide wi-fi to the downstairs once I play with it some more. > > HTH > > On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 2:05 PM, Andy Shook <andy.sh...@peak10.com> > wrote: > > What kind of performance are you seeing? > > > > Shook > > > > *From:* Lee Douglas [mailto:lee.doug...@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:03 PM > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* Powerline networking / broadband > > > > Just wanted to add my 2 cents worth. Based on comments in this forum, I > bought the Netgear kit and, after reminding myself not to think, just > plugged it in and it works beautifully! I think it's working across two > different circuits in my house - at least I hope it's two different circuits > as it's from upstairs to downstairs. > > YMMV > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
