Actiontec Router Now Interoperable with Motive Device Management Software; First MoCA-Enabled Router for Fiber Networks in MotiveSmart(TM) Verification Program.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Actiontec Electronics Actiontec Electronics, Inc. is a company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, that designs and sells networking and broadband equipment. They are best known for the Actiontec MI424WR router that is given to Verizon customers. today announced that its MoCA-enabled Four-Port Broadband Wireless See wireless broadband. Router has passed interoperability tests with Motive, Inc Motive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOTV.PK; previously known as Motive Communications) is a software manufacturer founded in May 1997 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. Recent News: Alfred Mockett succeeded founder Scott Harmon as CEO of Motive. .'s Home Device Manager product for remote management of customer premise equipment (CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment ) by broadband service providers. The successful testing makes the Actiontec router the first Motive-approved device that offers support for IPTV/video on demand and other content delivery over fiber networks. With this interoperability assurance, service providers using Motive's industry-leading software can remotely activate, configure and maintain Actiontec's Four-Port Broadband Wireless Router to streamline the delivery of triple-play voice, video and data services. This adds to the other benefits of the router, including a high-end CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. which can handle up to 80 times the bandwidth of competitive DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary units and the ability to manage multiple high-throughput standard and HDTV-based video streams simultaneously. The testing was completed under the MotiveSmart(TM) Verification Program, which evaluates CPE for compliance with a variety of industry standards including the DSL Forum's TR-069 WAN Management protocol for remote management. Benefits of the interoperability between Motive and Actiontec for carriers include faster deployment and troubleshooting of CPE networks that use Actiontec routers. Benefits for consumers include the elimination of most manual interaction with the routers through capabilities such as zero-touch device configuration, auto-provisioning of new services, and automated device upgrades. "Actiontec is a strong addition to our MotiveSmart Verification Program because of its significant market presence and because the Four-Port Broadband Wireless Router has fiber capabilities that are becoming increasingly important in deploying today's triple-play services," said RJ Brideau Vice President of Channels and Business Development at Motive. "Now, service providers can use Motive's Home Device Manager in conjunction with Actiontec routers with the confidence that both solutions are fully interoperable." "Remote device management is essential for outfitting the digital home, and Motive has established a leadership position in the space," said Dean Chang, Actiontec President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "This interoperability gives our customers a best-in-class solution for automating the management of our devices as well as other equipment that is critical to delivering today's new broadband-based entertainment and information services See Information Systems. , including video on demand." Exceeding the TR-069 mandatory requirements, Actiontec's Four-Port Wireless Broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 Router comes standard with a four-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch for wired networking, a built-in 802.11g wireless access point for wireless networking, and support for both LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and WAN MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance The Multimedia over Coax Alliance develops specifications for home networking over in-home coaxial cable, which is commonly used for antenna connections to TVs and radios, and cable TV. ) networking allowing IP streams carried over fiber WAN networks to be distributed to TVs, PCs, VoIP-enabled phones and other devices through existing high speed coaxial cables throughout the home. To learn more about Motive, Inc. and the MotiveSmart Verification Program go to www.motive.com. About Actiontec Electronics, Inc. Actiontec Electronics develops products and services enabling consumers to leverage broadband Internet connectivity to simplify and enrich their lives. Covering the full spectrum of solutions for the digital life, Actiontec's products include broadband modems, home gateways, wireless networking devices, routers, VoIP adapters, and digital entertainment devices, sold through retail channels and broadband service providers; and the VoSKY family of Skype-certified products that allow consumers to make Internet calls anywhere and anytime, sold through online and retail channels. Founded in 1993, Actiontec is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, and maintains branch offices in Austin, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Basingstoke, United Kingdom; Shanghai, China; and Taipei, Taiwan. For more information, call 408-752-7700 or visit http://www.actiontec.com. |
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