  The paper presents an implementation and compatibility tests of a simple home
network implemented in a nonconventional manner using a CATV coaxial cable.
Reusing the cable, normally designated to supply RF modulated TV signals from
cable TV networks, makes possible to add data services as well. A short
presentation of the technology is given with an investigation of the main
performances obtained using this technique. The measurements revealed that this
simple solution makes possible to have both TV and data services with
performances close to traditional home data services: cable modems or ADSL,
with minimal investments. This technology keeps also open the possibility for
future improvements of the network: DVB-C or Data via Cable Modems.
