For those interested in a little technology M&A news, Atheros, a WiFi chip maker whose products are the brain of many wireless networking devices, today purchased Intellon, a powerline networking chip maker. The purchase validates powerline networking technology and will allow Atheros to “enable dynamic meshing of wireless and wired bandwidth, providing robust transmission of [...]
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Powerline networking may finally become mainstream…
September 8th, 2009
Posted in Networking, PCs and Laptops, Powerline, Wireless 
Tags: Atheros, ethernet, homeplug, Intellon, networking, powerline, powerline networking, wireless 
2 Comments »Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD kit’s awesomeness confirmed…
August 20th, 2009
It doesn’t get any easier than powerline networking. Just plug in both ends to an AC outlet
and you’ve got an instant, reliable, secure network without the cost of stringing CAT5 cables
through your walls. That’s why I’m always interested in hearing about powerline networking
products, such as this recent release from
Netgear[http://www.techclicker.com/2009/08/netgears-powerline-av-adapter-kit-with-ethernet-swit
ch/] and
now[http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/08-20-2009/0005080522
&EDATE=], the Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD [...]
Posted in Networking, PCs and Laptops, Powerline Tags: computer, ethernet, homeplug, network, networking, PC, powerline No Comments »Netgear’s Powerline AV Adapter Kit with Ethernet Switch
August 10th, 2009
Not long ago, having a “connected home” meant your dad was in the mafia. Today, dear old dad needs a degree from ITT Tech to fully understand all the networked devices proliferating the consumer space. Everything from TV’s to refridgerators are being networked to “enhance” our lives. Although the most common medium for carrying home [...]
Posted in Networking, Powerline Tags: ethernet, HD, homeplug, Netgear, networking, powerline 1 Comment »
