Re: Powerline Adaptors?
 

Just ask him his views on the powerline adaptors, if he's had any problems with neighbours using them (or heard of anyone else having problems) and that you are aware that they can cause problems hence you're asking him first..

He'll either do one of three things

1# Give you a blank stare and close the door ;)
2# Tell you there is/isn't an issue
3# have a good long chat with you and start telling you about ham radio whilst doing you a nice cup of tea whilst he demonstrates his equipment :D

Most will be #3, some though can be #1

Re: Powerline Adaptors?
 

Nothing wrong with network over mains. They can introduce a little jitter, but are reliable nonetheless.

With regards to hacking, they are fine, but I recommend using ones which support encryption and using the encryption!

Re: Powerline Adaptors?
 

Actually the industry standard is the same for CAT6 as it is for CAT5 or Enhanced. This 100m length includes a patch cable at either end as well.

We know it will still work a little further than the standard distance but it's when you come to test it with say a Fluke tester it would fail. If untested to the industry standards then yes you can go quite a bit further.

I know this to be 100% correct as it's my everyday job.

Re: Powerline Adaptors?
 

Was mainly 3 and 1.

He showed me his radio equipment and explained it all (went over my head) and I found out things like he used to be in the police and that his house was an ex-police house so a few of the aerials belong to that but since he has retired all this stuff is now his hobby so I decided to just wire up mums house properly to keep the peace :D

Really nice bloke though so I am glad I got to go and speak to him :)