Overview
The explosion in the variety of
Consumer Electronic (CE) devices and
applications that deliver video and internet
experiences has produced the need for simple
and integrated home networking solutions.
The cable TV community has analyzed, tested
and debated the viability of offering home
networking solutions for many years but
competitive pressures and technology
advancements has finally prompted near term
action.
Although the home networking environmental
conditions are reaching an inflection point,
the standards, consortiums and technologies
are very fragmented and the network operator
economics justifying a service offering can be
marginal.
This paper focuses on various wireless home
networking technologies and solutions. The
drivers for home networking are considered
and a variety of wireless home networking
configurations are discussed.
Preliminary test results from both a
performance and economic basis are
evaluated. Of particular importance will be to
assess the user and operator experience from
a set-up and maintenance perspective.
The conclusion section will contrast the
technical and economic characteristics and
benefits of the various wireless home
networking solutions. A recommendation will
be proposed that identifies areas of
opportunities for wireless home networking
solutions for Multiple System Operators
(MSO’s).
