member jessejazza wrote:
I'd agree with that view. Slightly different from the original post but on the topic of homeplugs - why is there encryption software (winblows use only). The only point i can see of encryption is in some school or office buildings where homeplug was used and certain individuals wanted complete security. Using it in a house with a wired router - how can anyone use that connection?
Unlike wireless connections, where unique encryption is essential, it is less important in homeplug setups due to the fact you need to connect to the mains to pick up the signals. But there is the potential for a nearby house (usually not your direct neighbour) who is on the same phase supply as you, if the distance is not too great, for them to plug in a homeplug and get onto your network. If you encrypt the data that can't happen. You're right that the potential for easy access to your network is massively lower, though - not least because it's not so easy to scan the area to find houses that have homeplugs installed.
The newer homeplugs (the Solwise ones we sell anyway) have a push button on them that you use to regenerate encryption keys therefore not needing Windows.