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Enables installers to retrofit existing homes with networking connectivity
February 9, 2010
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February 11, 2010
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The PLN3 powerline adapters let you stream networked media over existing home electrical wiring with speedy results.
February 9, 2010
Read full text of article in Electronic House Magazine
Plaster Networks Brings New Life to Old Wires at Fort Mason Center
"Our electrical wiring dates back to the 1940s, when the building was first constructed. If the Plaster Networks adapters can work here, they can work just about anywhere!"
Plaster Networks’ IX2 isolator does an incredible job of filtering out interference from “noisy” devices that can interfere with powerline communications.
January 15, 2010
Read full text of article in Smart Computing Magazine
If you need powerline networking, Plaster’s PLN3 and IX2 is the best powerline combo we’ve seen yet.
January 8, 2010
Read full text of article in Computer Power User
Hands On: Plaster Networks PLN3 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter
December 26, 2009
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Plaster Brings Software Improvements to Powerline
December 21, 2009
Read full text of article in PCMag.com
Plaster Networks Debuts Intelligent Powerline Solution for In-Home Multimedia Networking
Menlo Park, California - October 20, 2009 – Today, Plaster Networks (www.plasternetworks.com) announced availability of a new networking solution for delivering music, videos, and other multimedia content using existing electrical wiring within the home. In response to the growth of streaming video, IPTV, and over-the-top (OTT) applications, Plaster Networks offers a reliable alternative to wireless networks, and is more cost-effective than installing Ethernet cables in the walls.
Plaster Networks delivers the first solution that combines intelligent powerline adapters with a web-based service for remotely managing and configuring the home network. The Plaster Networks solution also includes powerline isolators that can filter unwanted noise, improving network reliability and performance.
“Home networks are quickly transitioning from computer applications such as web surfing and e-mail to broadband entertainment applications including video, music, and online gaming,” said Jeff Scroggin, CEO of Plaster Networks. “By integrating advanced management and configuration into the Plaster Networks PLN3 adapters, our goal is to make powerline networking a reliable solution that delivers uninterrupted broadband connectivity within existing homes, without the expense of installing dedicated network cables.”
Combined with Plaster Networks Service, the company’s PLN3 powerline adapters allow users to see the throughput capacity of their powerline network instantly through a standard browser. The Service provides an easy way to verify the status of the network. And in many cases the Service can help identify where to install Plaster Networks isolators to optimize performance.
Based on the HomePlug AV standard, Plaster Networks PLN3 powerline adapters deliver up to 200Mbps PHY rates (with equivalent Ethernet rates reaching 100Mbps). HomePlug AV provides a convenient and cost effective method of distributing multimedia content in the home without new wires.
“Plaster Networks brings a new level of functionality to powerline networking by combining Intellon’s 6400 IC HomePlug AV Chipset Solution with a dedicated network processor for management and diagnostics,” said Rick E. Furtney, President and COO of Intellon Corporation. “We are delighted that Plaster Networks selected our latest HomePlug AV chipset for this innovative solution for delivering a reliable broadband network within the home.”
Plaster Networks PLN3 Ethernet adapters are available in the U.S. through the Plaster Networks website (www.plasternetworks.com) at $149.95 for a set of two. For a limited time, Plaster Networks is offering one year’s free subscription to Plaster Networks Service (including software updates).
About the company: Plaster Networks enables simple, reliable networking over existing wiring. The company develops advanced hardware and software technologies for low-cost, high speed powerline networks in the home or small office. Plaster Networks was founded by Paul Baran, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur widely known as the inventor of packet switching, the foundation technology for the Internet. For more information, please visit www.plasternetworks.com.
Contact:
Jeff Scroggin
CEO, Plaster Networks
jeff@plasternetworks.com
PH: 650-329-9203 x202