News

22/7/2003

LEA S.A. Announces the Elektra and Netplug Family of Powerline Networking Products

LEA, a world leader in the development of ADSL and Powerline technology, today announces a complete product line of Powerline Networking 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 inter-working, and the Netplug series of single port Ethernet, USB and PCI 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 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 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."

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