The last time an Actiontec product passed through our hardware testing lab, it was the VoIP Phone Wizard for Skype. The company is back again with another networking device, this time around being its HomePlug Networking Kit, which allows for local area connections to be established over standard residential electrical systems.

Until recent years and the advent of wireless technologies, the only way to shuttle date around your home was outdated wired networks. However, the average computer user is typically at a complete loss when it comes to wireless networks, especially in regards to the various standards and security methods. Entire books are dedicated to 802.11b alone! Paired with continuous news reports about the insecurity of wireless networks, consumers are often afraid of the technology.