Tim Higgins
The HomePNA Alliance has announced a new standard that could provide an alternative to MoCA for delivering high bandwidth data over coax cables.
Fast EoC targets broadband access in MDU and Hospitality markets that have existing coax wiring.
The new standard is said to deliver 320 Mbps in regular mode and up to 640 Mbps in a new bonded-channel mode. Up to 126 endpoints can be supported per network.
Fast EoC-based HomePNA devices are available now from Sigma Designs.
Cisco today said it is buying privately held Pure Networks, maker of Network Magic.
Netgear today announced the expansion of its stackable "Smart Switch" line with the launch of the ProSafe 24- and 48-Port Gigabit Stackable Smart Switches (GS724TS and GS748TS).
The ProSafe Gigabit Stackable Smart Switches have 24 or 48 10/100/1000 ports and four shared SFP Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports, plus two dedicated stacking ports. The stacking ports use off-the-shelf HDMI cables and provide a 20 Gbps, dual-ring, stacking bus that enables users to stack up to six switches, or 288 10/100/1000 ports and manage them all under a single IP address.
Channel Master said it is launching a line of MoCA adapters.
