LEA S.A. Announces the Elektra and Netplug Family of Powerline Networking Products.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers RENNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2003 LEA, a world leader in the development of ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line and Powerline technology, today announces a complete product line of Powerline Networking See powerline network. products. These products create a complete no-new-wires networking solution for the home and small business. The LEA Powerline product set is composed of the Elektra ADSL/PowerLine Gateway for broadband ADSL access and 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. inter-working, and the Netplug series of single port Ethernet, USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. and PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). adapters. An additional product is the Netplug Bridge, which enables the distribution of Broadband on-premise using existing cable/ADSL modems or routers/hubs/switches. The Elektra ADSL/Powerline Gateway combines ADSL access with Powerline networking to provide a fully managed solution for the distribution of Broadband on-premise. The Elektra also supports existing network connectivity with Ethernet and USB interfaces. The Netplug is a family of Powerline adapters which interconnects the Powerline network A data network that uses a building's electrical system as the transmission medium and regular wall outlets as connecting points. Powerline networks do not interfere with the delivery of electricity in the same circuit because data are transmitted at a much higher frequency than the 60Hz to PCs, mainframes, printers, cameras etc. via Ethernet, USB and PCI interfaces. The Netplug Bridge product allows customers to use existing ADSL/cable modems to set up a Powerline network in conjunction with the LEA Netplug adapters. All the products conform to the HomePlug specification and are CE marked for the European market. Powerline networking provides all the benefits of a LAN network without the need for new wiring or sockets. There are power outlets throughout the premise, creating a secure environment for the transfer of files, email, music, games, video and voice between all devices on the network and allow secure access to the Internet. "The Elektra ADSL/Powerline Gateway is a 2003 European Information Society Technology Prize winner confirming LEA as a leader in ADSL and Powerline networking with a world class family of products to support this position," said Eric Berthaud, 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. of LEA. "The tremendous growth in Internet services has created an unprecedented demand for Broadband access and networking in the home and small business. LEA's Elektra ADSL/Powerline Gateway and Netplug Powerline Adapters provide a cost effective 'plug-and-go' network solution available on every wall of every room." About LEA S.A. Founded in 1999, this dynamic French corporation has targeted the broadband wireline market and established itself as a world class, ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified supplier of ADSL/VDSL splitters, Powerline Communications, and xDSL Interoperability Test Service solutions. LEA's headquarters are in Rennes France. www.leacom.fr. info@leacom.fr --30--RS/
CONTACT: For: LEA, S.A.
Brian Lasslett, +44-1580-761-956
KEYWORD: NEW YORK FRANCE INTERNATIONAL EUROPE
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: NETWORKING E-COMMERCE INTERNET HARDWARE
COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS PRODUCT
SOURCE: LEA S.A.
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