A method and system for ensuring confidentiality of signal transmission in
a point-to-multi point data transmission network like Ether net passive
optical network, including at least one hub, at least one transmission
medium and at least one station connected to the hub via the transmission
medium. When an upstream signal is transmitted from a first station, the
upstream signal is reflected by at least one disturbing reflector for
producing a disturbing reflection. The disturbing reflection combines
with a second reflection of the upstream signal and renders the second
reflection undependable by a second station.