A. This file, originated as an attachment to Avinta's Wht_Ppr3.DOC, contains a collection of off-the-shelf products that link one of the HES (Home Electronic System) related transmission network Media (WAN, HAN & PAN, listed in Rows) to one of the candidate GL (Gateway Link) Protocols (EtherNet, USB, WireLess, HomePNA, InfraRed, FireWire, etc. listed in columns).

B. Due to the multiplicity of available products for the same function, each cell at the intersection of a row and a column in Sheet 1 is HyperLinked to an expanded "linear" list of similar products in Sheet 2. This database structure allows accumulating un-restricted number (& un-correlated to other groups) of entries for each case.

C. The "Description" column in Sheet 2 provides further HyperLink to the Web for more details. Attempt has been made to use manufacturer's data sheet as the first preference. Although, some information are less formal at this moment, so that we can present as many candidate combinations as possible. As this file becomes more populated, we can tighten the criteria to be sure that all information is directly from the product's maker.

D. The "By" column in Sheet 2 provides a HyperLink to Sheet 3 that lists the contributor of the particular entry for source verification and follow-up discussion.

E. Most of the products listed in the current file are technically HBs (Half Bridges) or simply NAs (Network Adapters). Because both sides of these devices are transporting data with TCP/IP, however, they already provide the basic HG functions.

F. When Common Language (such as DCTP-Data and Control Transfer Protocol, Taxonomy & Lexicon) is applied to GL, the HBs can be upgraded to serve HG functions with translations of commands at the application level, etc.