Homeplug encryption?
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Homeplug encryption?
Homeplugs use AES-128 encyption. I noticed that even modern encryption methods can have a considerable impact on wifi performance, sometimes dropping download throughput by 10-20 mbps.
It seems reasonably likely that encryption could have a similar effect on powerline tech, as this also transmits data with radio waves (much to the annoyance of some radio enthusiasts).
My 8010p homeplugs sometimes drop their speed in half down to around 30mbps. I know its the homeplugs themselves, since I tested my download speeds with a wired connection and they were completely stable. I was wondering if this could be related to the encryption? If so, can this encryption be disabled, or is it something required by Homeplug spec?
I haven't yet seen an option to disable it with software.
It seems reasonably likely that encryption could have a similar effect on powerline tech, as this also transmits data with radio waves (much to the annoyance of some radio enthusiasts).
My 8010p homeplugs sometimes drop their speed in half down to around 30mbps. I know its the homeplugs themselves, since I tested my download speeds with a wired connection and they were completely stable. I was wondering if this could be related to the encryption? If so, can this encryption be disabled, or is it something required by Homeplug spec?
I haven't yet seen an option to disable it with software.