Broadband Powerline Communications News
July 2002

NETGEAR named to HomePlug™ Powerline Alliance Board of Directors

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - July 17, 2002 - NETGEAR Inc., a worldwide provider of easy-to-use, high performance networking products at prices affordable to homes and growing businesses, today announced the availability of its new line of industry standard, Home Plug™ compatible Powerline networking units, further expanding the NETGEAR's Platinum family of easy-to use home networking solutions.

Columbia Institute for Tele-Information (CITI) and leaders from the Powerline Communications industry focus on the “third wire” to every home.

New York, NY - July 11, 2002 - Enikia, the fabless semiconductor manufacturer of powerline networking solutions, joins Columbia University's CITI group to discuss how powerline communication technology (PLC) can transform electrical lines into broadband connections. This is the second in a series of conferences where business and technology leaders are joining academics to discuss issues about the technology, the market, and the business of bringing high-speed Internet access and data services to every home.