As far as i remember from my Linksys tech support days, these devices exchange a sort of a passcode before connection. I don't think it's encrypted so "sniffing" might be possible.
Also another concern, these "might" not be work properly with our power lines. Our power line system is known to be so "dirty" because, unlike the lines in other countries where one line is grounded, both of our lines are "high" with respect to ground. Back in college, I've encountered imported power line data chips being fried when connected here.
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Patrick Carpio Prantilla [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 7:44 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [plug] WiFi vs Cable for Connecting "Far Away" Computer, Bunk to Main LAN
>aka Homeplug
>>> > Duh...you mean Powerline Ethernet...Power over ethernet transmit >dc
>>> > voltages on the unused TP lines...while powerline ethernet or
sometimes
>>> > known as PLCs modulates signals over 220 V electrical lines.
>
>>
>> You meant those cute-looking adaptors that plug to the wall (and use
>> the electrical wiring in the house/building to transmit the wireless
>> signals?)
Btw, aren't those highly insecure? I remember reading somewhere that by
its nature, it's almost trivial to listen in on ethernet over powerlines.
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