Comcast Delivers Home Networking the Way Consumers Want It - May 3, 2004 09:03 AM (PR Newswire) First CableHome(TM)-Certified Platform Offers Smart, Simple, Solution That Removes Technology Questions - and Replaces Them With Excitement NEW ORLEANS, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced the national launch of Comcast Home Networking - the home networking solution designed for the consumer who wants to experience all of the benefits of home networking - without needing to know technical jargon like: router, DMZ or Ethernet versus USB. While "simple home networking" may sound revolutionary, Comcast has made it reality by launching the first home networking platform to be certified under the CableHome(TM) specification. Comcast, the nation's top broadband provider, helped lead the development of CableLabs(R) CableHome specification, after speaking with consumers and identifying the need for an interoperable platform that would: -- Enable the cable service provider to manage the technology part of the home networking equation - enabling customers to simply focus on enjoying the experience. -- Help speed the development of advanced broadband applications and devices for the home. -- Ensure true seamless integration among these devices. About Comcast Home Networking Comcast Home Networking expands beyond simply sharing files and printers - to a world that encompasses gaming, music, streaming video, and more. Installation and maintenance are simple, with Comcast handling set-up, equipment management, system management, and any troubleshooting. The Comcast Home Networking service package offers enhanced speeds, a wireless home gateway device (integrated cable modem and router), and networking gear for up to five devices in the home. Users can connect PCs or broadband-capable devices, and households can share access to the Internet, files, CD drives and printers across the network. In addition, users can access speeds of up to 4 Mbps downstream and 384 kbps upstream for seamless high-speed access across multiple devices. Comcast is also working with the industry's most innovative companies to ensure rapid development and seamless integration of new applications and devices to provide the ultimate consumer experience. ... - http://finance.lycos.com/home/news/story.asp?story=41237969 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.