[GRLUG] Standby generator calling-home security

[Grand Rapids Linux Users Group]

I just had a standby generator installed (Kohler)—after two 3-day power outages within 15 days Nov-Dec 2000.

If I understand the less-than-precise explanations from the electrician, the generator is connected to its home base through my wifi system. (But it listens to instructions from my iPhone over cellular rather than through my home wireless (so I can control it when away from home).)

Are there any security issues I should be aware of or steps I should take? My router/wireless is an ASUS RT-N66U, a bit long in the tooth by now. Generator is connected to router by ethernet-over-home-power-line.

Thanks

Eric Beversluis
Short fiction at www.ericbeversluis.com