Broadband Powerline Communications News
February 2006

Innovative Powerline Technology from NETGEAR and DS2 Enables High-Quality, High-Definition Video Streaming for the Digital Home

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - February 22, 2006 - NETGEAR®, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products, and Design of Systems on Silicon (DS2), a leading supplier for Powerline communications chipsets, today announced that they are teaming to deliver 200 Mbps Powerline HD technology that will make it possible for consumers to have an affordable, high-performance, high-quality broadband connection available anywhere in the home without the need to run any cabling between rooms.

Global Milestone Will Lead to the Production of Multiple Sources of Silicon and Standard, Interoperable PLC Equipment. Design of Systems on Silicon (DS2) Technology Selected as Baseline for Specification.

Madrid, 21st February 2006 - The Open PLC European Research Alliance (OPERA) today announced the development and approval of the first open global specification for Powerline Communications (PLC) access, also known as Broadband over Powerline (BPL).

Home Networking breaks out of the Living Room. Leading powerline communication chipmaker offers universal wire-line connectivity today.

Valencia, SPAIN, 9 February, 2006 - Design of Systems on Silicon (DS2) the only provider of mature HDTV quality powerline chips that are embedded in products available today will offer a hands-on, touch it, feel it, experience it, showcase of powerline enabled products at CeBIT 2006.

Ariane Controls announced today that it has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Jepico Corporation, a Japanese electronics manufacturer and distributor based in Tokyo.

Company Gains Significant Momentum in Penetrating New and Existing Markets

Rosh-Ha'ayn, Israel - February 8, 2006 - MainNet Communications, the pioneer and international leader in broadband power line communication technology (“BPL” or “PLC”), today announced that the Company has experienced a renaissance on all fronts - with a significant equity investment made by the McGehee Group LLC, a new and highly respected Board of Directors, an incoming experienced management team with successful track records in the private and public technology sectors, a clean balance sheet and no debt.