Re:Residential Networking over Telephone
by GJim on Friday February 14, 2025 @06:15AM
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> I would prefer wired connections for reliability and privacy.
* You will not get reliability. Ethernet over power lines are notorious for developing problems related to power line load, topography and switching.
* You will not get privacy. The ethernet signal does not magically stop at "your" power network, but commonly escapes and can be picked up at other houses down the street from you.
Seriously, forget it. There is a reason Wi-Fi is more popular.
* You will not get reliability. Ethernet over power lines are notorious for developing problems related to power line load, topography and switching.
* You will not get privacy. The ethernet signal does not magically stop at "your" power network, but commonly escapes and can be picked up at other houses down the street from you.
Seriously, forget it. There is a reason Wi-Fi is more popular.