Actiontec Simplifies Home Networking with MegaPlug AV, New Powerline Networking Kit Based on Next-Gen HomePlug AV Standard.No New Cabling Needed; Faster File Transfer Than Wireless 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 released the MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter The Ethernet hardware required to attach to an Ethernet network. It typically resides on an expansion board, but is sometimes built into the motherboard. An Ethernet adapter is required in each client and server. See Ethernet and network adapter. Kit, a next-generation powerline networking See powerline network. solution based on the new HomePlug AV See HomePlug. standard for distributing large entertainment and data files around the home without the expense of pulling Ethernet cable The most common form of Ethernet cable is the telephone-like RJ-45 cable (see Ethernet). Using a "crossover cable," two machines can be plugged together using their Ethernet ports. The crossover cable is designed for direct connection between two Ethernet devices (PCs, peripherals, etc. . Multiple MegaPlug AV adapters can be used to connect computers, set top boxes and other devices over existing home electrical wiring Electrical wiring in general refers to insulated conductors used to carry electricity, and associated devices. This article describes general aspects of electrical wiring as used to provide power in buildings and structures, commonly referred to as building wiring. for high-speed transfer of conventional data files as well as HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates or standard definition TV programs or movies, photo albums, music collections, and other rich media. Each MegaPlug AV kit comes with two Ethernet adapters that can be used either to build a new home network or to extend an existing network to areas of the house that are difficult to reach with Ethernet cabling or wireless signals. One adapter is needed for each device to be networked. Use of the new HomePlug AV technology enables throughput speeds that are more than twice as fast as the previous generation of HomePlug technology, at least double that of 802.11g wireless connectivity, and approaching wired Ethernet levels. In addition, the new HomePlug standard provides enhanced 128-bit AES security to prevent neighbors from accessing personal files or Internet connections, plus enhanced quality-of-service features designed to combat the latency, jitter A flicker or fluctuation in a transmission signal or display image. The term is used in several ways, but it always refers to some offset of time and space from the norm. For example, in a network transmission, jitter would be a bit arriving either ahead or behind a standard clock cycle and electrical interference problems associated with broadband delivery of video streams. "Actiontec's MegaPlug AV Ethernet Adapter Kit rounds out our product line of powerline adapters, giving consumers the most expanded choice at retail," stated Michael Ehlenberger, VP, Channel Sales. "The diverse line allows consumers to choose the solution that best meets their needs, and also reflects the heightened interest within the overall networking category for powerline technology." To set up the network, users simply plug one MegaPlug AV adapter into a power outlet near the broadband home router, plug the other into a power outlet near the PC or other Ethernet-equipped device, and connect both the router and the device to the respective adapters with the Ethernet cables included in the package. If the home has an existing network, the HomePlug technology will instantly add that device for sharing of Internet connections, peripherals and files. If the kit is being used to build a new network, more adapters can be used to add up to 16 devices. Each adapter measures just 2.25" wide, 3.25" tall and 2" thick, making it small enough to be used without interfering with adjacent outlets. It comes with a default password that can be changed to set up multiple home networks or to enhance security. The Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter Kit is available immediately at www.actiontec.com for $169.99. Each kit includes two Ethernet adapters, two Ethernet cables, a quick start guide, an installation CD, a user manual CD, and instructions for changing the encryption key. The adapters are compatible with any wired or 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 or gateway and any PC running Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. 2000, XP or Vista. About Actiontec Electronics, Inc. Actiontec Electronics develops products and services enabling consumers to leverage broadband Internet See broadband. connectivity to simplify and enrich their lives. Actiontec's products include the market's broadest selection of IPTV-capable broadband gateways as well as broadband modems, routers, wireless networking devices, 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 reseller, online and retail channels. Founded in 1993, Actiontec is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, and maintains branch offices in Austin, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO; Basingstoke, United Kingdom; Bogota, Colombia; Shanghai, China; and Taipei, Taiwan. For more information, call 408-752-7700 or visit http://www.actiontec.com. |
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