For several reasons, I just now had the wherewithall to install the HomePlug system. I plugged the unit into the wall in my office, ran an ethernet cable to my router, plugged in a similar device in the basement, ran a cable to the other computer and everything works. No drivers, no set-up, zilch. I haven't run a speed test, but it seems to be pretty fast. I'll give it a ^ , and check the long term performance. I paid $99 for two units.