The HomeGrid Forum has announced TP-Link as the newest member of the organization with a certified G.hn product.
As described by the HomeGrid Forum, G.hn (Gigabit Home Networking) is a Plug and Play technology capable of operating over any legacy physical networking medium within a home. This, according to HomeGrid, includes anything from powerline to coaxial cable to telephone wires and plastic optical fiber.
Broadly seen as a bridge between older, legacy systems and newer technologies, the benefits of G.hn technology can be seen in its ease of deployment, which translates to lower overall costs to have it be added onto systems, all while greatly increasing the functionality of those systems.
The HomeGrid Forum itself is an industry alliance that brings together technology developers, silicon vendors, system manufacturers, and service providers to promote G.hn, which is based on ITU-T standards and aims to provided multi-gig access and in-building solutions for enterprise, industrial, smart grid, and residential use cases.
The goal of the organization, as well as its members, is to promote the global adoption of G.hn as a single unified, multi-sourced networking technology.
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The HomeGrid Forum-certified TP-Link G.hn2400 Passthrough Powerline Kit provides advanced Protocol G.hn MIMO for faster, more stable connections, and Plug and Play Whole Home Coverage – up to 984 feet over existing electrical wiring.
It also offers 2+2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, ideal for 8K streaming and lag-free gaming. TP-Link G.hn2400 comes with a passthrough Power Socket, so it doesn’t take away a socket from other devices. Its Power Saving Mode also reduces energy consumption by up to 85%.
In a press release regarding the announcement, the HomeGrid Froum states that TP-Link’s ongoing success in G.hn technology will be used by HomeGrid to ensure service providers, retailers, suppliers and end users alike benefit from cost-effective, optimal home networks.
“TP-Link has long championed G.hn technology as the key to intelligent and cost-effective networks, which is why we are delighted to welcome them into the HomeGrid Forum and we wish to congratulate TP-Link on achieving their 1st G.hn product certification so promptly,” said HomeGrid Forum President Livia Rosu, also leading the strategy alliances landscape at MaxLinear.
“We believe TP-Link will have an important role to play in expanding the Mesh coverage to create a truly seamless Wi-Fi experience.”
On the announcement, Paul Keator, Senior Engineering Manager – Broadband Services, DISH Network, and Chair of the HomeGrid Forum Board of Directors, said, “TP-Link has already created several G.hn powerline kits, including PG2400P, PGW2440 and PG1200, to boost the capacity of home networks. TP-Link’s solutions offer higher speeds, longer range, and a more stable performance.
“The expertise demonstrated through these products will be leveraged by the HomeGrid Forum as they aim to drive further adoption, while assessing how G.hn can underpin future connectivity scenarios such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based automation, Extended Reality (XR) and Smart Hubs.”
Tom Barnett, LUMEN Director Strategic Innovation and Vice President of the HomeGrid Forum, also had this to say:
“Through G.hn, in-home networks can deliver high bandwidth content anywhere. TP-Link devices meet your continuously growing network demands by using the HomeGrid Forum’s advanced G.hn protocol. Combining G.hn with 2×2 MIMO is like adding a fast lane to your network highway.”
“HomeGrid Forum continues to lead the way when it comes to the evolution of G.hn technology,” said Vice President of TP-Link, Pingji Li.
“At TP-Link, we have always been at the forefront of the industry with our network products. Our G.hn-enabled PLCs deliver faster speeds, longer distances, and more reliable performance. Achieving our 1st HomeGrid Forum certification is a testament to our commitment to enabling powerful Wi-Fi Mesh networks with greater adoption of the G.hn backhaul across the globe, meeting the soaring global demand for connectivity.”
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