Buffalo™ releases UPA certified PL-UPA-L1 Powerline LAN solution using DS2´s 200 Mbps chipsets

Buffalo™ releases UPA certified PL-UPA-L1 Powerline LAN solution using DS2´s 200 Mbps chipsets

Elegant and easy-to-Use DeskTop Kit Enables Fast HD Multimedia files transfers between network-enabled devices by plugging into the power socket

Valencia, 19th July, 2007 - Buffalo™ a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions today announced the availability of the 200Mbps UPA compliant Power line Ethernet Modem (PL-UPA-L1) and kit (PL-UPA-1S) that enable home users to interlink their home media devices over the house’s electrical wiring. The products run on DS2´s 200 Mbps Power line chips and comply with the Universal Power line Associations (UPA) Digital Home Standard. The products carry the “UPA Plug tested” official seal for whole home multi-media networking applications.

The elegant, desktop solution uses the already installed AC electricity network and omnipresent wall sockets to connect network-enabled devices on the home network so that HD video, data and music files can be transferred and shared throughout the home. The solution also provides easy Internet-connectivity to IPTV broadband television services as well as to PS3, Xbox360 and other online gaming platforms.

The General Manager of the Buffalo Broadband Solutions Business unit in Japan stated, “our UPA-based Power line networking solution is a perfect complement to Buffalo´s award winning range of Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices such as the LinkStation Home Server allowing instant access anywhere in the home to valuable stored content such as digital photos, video and documents. The PL-UPA-P1 product connects any Ethernet-ready device on the home network such as a personal computer, High Definition TV, digital video recorder or game console, instantly, for band width hungry application including video streaming.. The speed and quality of the DS2 200 Mbps chip ensures perfect Flicker-Free streaming of High Definition (HD) video files and Internet connectivity for voice and gaming applications with zero latency throughout the home network.”

“As consumers continue to add digital applications to their households, the demand for an easy, non-costly and effective way to create inter-connectivity grows. Buffalo is a leading and highly respected international brand developing practical, cutting-edge and easy to use tools for business and the home. It is an honor for us that Buffalo selected UPA technology and DS2 chips to launch its high-quality, feature-rich Power line networking products that are affordable and easy-to-use, said Jorge Blasco, President and CEO of DS2.

The Power line Ethernet Modem (PL-UPA-L1) and kit (PL-UPA-1S) is a high speed alternative to traditional Ethernet installation that delivers instant connectivity for multi-media networking applications without the inconvenience of drill holes or laying new cabling.

Availability
Buffalo´s DS2-based Power line Ethernet Modems will be available from mid August in retail stores in Japan.