[popper]

be aware OC that the average coverage distance for these mains fed homeplug, are as per wireless and ethernet cable range, I.E "The range for mains networking is usually stated at 100m " but all homeplug mains networking comes without even the basic WEP equivalent for mains LAN security.

what does that mean in real terms, simply that anyone local to you within the *100m of electrical wire length with these same homeplug devices can see all your Mains wireline LAN dataflows if they so wish, due to the fact theres no way for you to lock access to your dataflow to only your authorised mains wireline plugs.

* in effect within reach of any 4 average sized council houses local to you, or more if you live in a drive/Cul-de-sac or other star type electricly wired set of homes.

on the other hand, its a good if somewhat more expensive way to share and make your own small community shared LAN network, as each new homeplug in there can simply bridge to the next set of houses along the row/street.

but i find all the forms of wep secured wireless router and long ethernet between houses were practical, the far better and cheaper primary option and OC upto 1 gig+ speeds for generic ethernet, if that build out of a shared community LAN is your primary objective.

thanks bopdude, apparently there is some form of security you can set, so it seems its a little harder for people in other homes to see your dataflows or use your network without some security key cracking work on their part.