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Actiontec Releases Second Generation MegaPlug AV Powerline Networking Adapter Enabling Network Connectivity Behind the TV
(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SUNNYVALE, CA, October 15 / MARKET WIRE/ --
Today's technology is bringing broadband to the
entertainment center. With more-and-more broadband-ready entertainment
products on the market Actiontec
Electronics has the solution, today announcing its Next Gen MegaPlug AV
Ethernet Adapter, giving consumers an easy way to connect
bandwidth-intensive multimedia devices throughout the home. The new adapter
turns any electrical outlet into a high-speed Internet connection,
instantly networking TiVO? or other DVR devices, satellite receivers,
BluRay Disc(TM) players, Playstation? 3, XBOX 360?, and any other
Ethernet-enabled device at speeds up to 200 Mbps.
Many devices on the market are shipped with Ethernet-ready connections
allowing enhanced services including on-demand programming, receiving
software and firmware updates, retrieving recorded videos on your PC, and
viewing photos. Actiontec's MegaPlug AV taps into your home's existing
wiring, enabling instant
high-speed Internet connectivity wherever an electrical outlet is
present. Unlike wireless
networking where signal strength and outside interference can hamper
the transmission of data, the MegaPlug AV converts your signal, sending the
information over your house's electrical wiring. Your Internet's Ethernet
connection is plugged into one MegaPlug AV and plugged into any existing
electrical outlet while another MegaPlug AV is plugged into the nearest
electrical outlet to your Ethernet-enabled device, allowing a steady,
uninterrupted stream of data between the MegaPlugs. Up to 16 MegaPlug
adapters can be added throughout the home.
"Home networks are becoming ubiquitous, but they still are not easy for the
average consumer to understand. Configuration is not as simple as it should
be. With more on-demand and streaming applications available around the
entertainment center in your home, having a solid, reliable connection is
key to being able to enjoy your movies or games without network hiccups,"
says Pat Hurley, Director of Research at TeleChoice, Inc., and author of
"Home Wireless Networking for Dummies." "If you take a peek behind anyone's
entertainment center most likely you will not find an Ethernet connection,
but you will find an electrical outlet."
Based on the latest HomePlug AV standard for high-speed powerline networking, the
MegaPlug AV Ethernet Adapters more than double the throughput rates of
previous generation HomePlug solutions and 802.11g wireless networks. As a
result, home theater
owners and "gadgeteers" can enjoy a wealth of enriched content anywhere in
the house -- in the family room, living room, bedroom, or office -- without
having to string cumbersome Ethernet cables throughout the hallway, open up
walls for an expensive rewiring project, or struggle with slow and spotty
wireless connections.
Simplicity and security are at the core of the Next Gen MegaPlug AV
Ethernet Adapters, combining simple plug-and-play connections and
push-button advanced security features (128-bit Advanced Encryption
Security) to protect personal data and eliminate the risk of network
hijacking -- particularly critical in a dorm, condo, or apartment setting.
No configuration is required and connecting to the internet is as simple as
plugging an adapter into the power outlet and connecting it to the device.
With Actiontec's unique push-button design, consumers with no home networking experience
are able to connect and protect their network in seconds without having to
work through complex user interfaces on the computer.
"Securing a network adds another level of complexity, often leaving
networks left unsecure and vulnerable," adds Hurley. "Actiontec's 'push
button' security solution makes security attainable for any user without
relying on manuals, complicated configuration software or the 'techie'
neighbor."
The Actiontec Next Gen MegaPlug AV Ethernet Adapter is available
immediately at leading retail and ecommerce stores including Best Buy,
Amazon and Buy.com for $169.99 MSRP for the standard two-device set. The
adapters support all operating systems including Mac OS? X Leopard and
Windows? Vista(TM) and are compatible with any wired or wireless
broadband router or gateway, satellite or cable set top box, or any device
with Ethernet capability.
About Actiontec Electronics
Actiontec Electronics develops broadband connectivity and broadband-powered
solutions that simplify and enrich the digital life -- delivering a unified
experience that encompasses communications, entertainment, home management,
and more. Actiontec offerings range from the market's broadest selection of
IPTV-capable broadband home gateways for bringing IP-based video services
into the home, to DSL modems, wireless networking devices, routers and
digital entertainment devices. The company's carrier-class products are
easy to install, manage, and use, and are sold through retail channels and
broadband service providers. Founded in 1993, Actiontec is headquartered in
Sunnyvale, CA, and maintains branch offices in Colorado Springs, CO;
Shanghai, China; and Taipei, Taiwan. For more information, call
408-752-7700 or visit http://www.actiontec.com.
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