Plaster Networks has recently announced its support for Broadband Forum’s TR-069 technical specification as part of the company’s powerline Ethernet solution. Service providers can now take advantage of Plaster Networks advanced service for automated configuration, management, and provisioning of subscribers’ home powerline networks through their existing ACS (automated configuration server).

TR-069 defines a communication protocol for the remote management of customer premise equipment – an important development for the faster deployment time and troubleshooting of home networks.

Plaster Networks Service enables a reliable, managed home network supporting a high-speed Ethernet connection in virtually any room in the house via existing electrical wiring. Plaster Networks provides remote management and diagnostics that can help service providers control support costs and reduce “truck rolls” associated with home network issues. Integration with ACS systems offers significant investment protection for existing OSS software to manage powerline adapters within the home. Visit http://www.plasternetworks.com/solutions-iptv.html.

Service providers can enable any existing HomePlug AV network for remote management by adding a Plaster Networks PLN3 unit, or swapping in a PLN3 unit for one of the existing adapters. This capability provides a simple, convenient way to manage an installed base of HomePlug AV adapters using TR-069.

“Service Providers are growing increasingly dependent on a reliable home network to deliver advanced content such as IPTV services,” comments Jeff Scroggin, CEO of Plaster Networks. “Plaster Networks provides service providers with the reliability they need in a home network, at the same time helping to dramatically reduce support costs through remote management and diagnostics. With our support for the TR-069 protocol, service providers can now integrate these remote management capabilities with their existing ACS software.”

Plaster Networks delivers on the full promise of powerline networking by providing a more reliable network for home multimedia applications, such as streaming video and IPTV, using existing AC wiring. Unlike other offerings, Plaster Networks provides an intelligent powerline adapter that includes a dedicated network processor for network management, configuration, diagnostics and troubleshooting. Plaster Networks offers a reliable alternative or extension to wireless networks and a more cost-effective alternate to installing Ethernet cables into walls.

Plaster Networks was founded by Paul Baran, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur widely known as the inventor of packet switching, the foundation technology for the Internet. For more information, visit www.plasternetworks.com.