Ethernet over power lines, Netgear makes major improvements.

QUOTE (TR)

Using in-house electrical wiring for networking computers usually only happens if wires can’t be run or Wi-Fi connections are less than adequate. Netgear’s new Ethernet over power-line devices may change that...

http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/networki...704&tag=nl.e102

The Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System

QUOTE (Cisco)

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 9, 2010 – Cisco today announced a major advancement in Internet networking - the Cisco® CRS-3 Carrier Routing System (CRS) - designed to serve as the foundation of the next-generation Internet and set the pace for the astonishing growth of video transmission, mobile devices and new online services through this decade and beyond. With more than 12 times the traffic capacity of the nearest competing system, the Cisco CRS-3 is designed to transform the broadband communication and entertainment industry by accelerating the delivery of compelling new experiences for consumers, new revenue opportunities for service providers, and new ways to collaborate in the workplace...

http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/prod_030910.html

[cnet] 802.11n Wi-Fi standard finally approved.

We have been seeing many computer, network, and mobile devices with the 802-11n or Wi-Fi "N" label or logo. To be exact, these devices are still actually on the "Draft-N" specification.

But finally, IEEE has approved the 802.11n high-throughput wireless LAN standard.

You have an existing device on Draft-N? Do not worry, because "most" of these Draft-N devices (I hope mine included) can be upgraded to the final specification via firmware flash/upgrade. So check the manufacturer's site soon.

The whole article here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10351215-94.html