A
home network or
home area network (
HAN) is a residential
local area network (LAN) for communication between digital devices typically deployed in the home, usually a small number of
personal computers and accessories, such as printers and mobile computing devices. An important function is the sharing of
Internet access, often a
broadband service provisioned by
fiber-to-the-home or via
Cable Internet access,
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or
mobile broadband by
Internet service providers (ISPs). If an ISP only provides one IP address, a
router including
network address translation (NAT), proxy server software and typically a
network firewall,
allows several computers to share the external IP address. The router
function may be assumed by a PC with several network interfaces, but a
dedicated router device is more common, often including a
wireless accesspoint, providing WiFi access.
A
home group is a feature that allows
shared disk access,
shared printer access and shared scanner access among all computers and
users (typically all family members) in a home, in a similar fashion as
in a small office
workgroup, e.g., by means of distributed peer-to-peer networking (without a central server). Additionally, a
home server may be added for increased functionality.
A
Windows HomeGroup is a new feature in Microsoft
Windows 7
that simplifies file sharing. All users (typically all family members),
except guest accounts, may access any shared library on any computer
that is connected to the home group. Passwords are not required from the
family members during logon. Instead, secure file sharing is possible
by means of a temporary password that is used when adding a computer to
the HomeGroup.
[1]
Wireless radio [edit]
One of the most common ways of creating a home network is by using
wireless radio signal technology; the 802.11 network as certified by the
IEEE. Most products that are wireless-capable operate at a frequency of 2.4
GHz under 802.11b and 802.11g or 5
GHz under 802.11a. Some home networking devices operate in both radio-band signals and fall within the standard 802.11n.
A wireless network can be used for communication between many electronic
devices, to connect to the Internet or to wired networks that use
Ethernet technology.
Wi-Fi is a marketing and compliance certification for IEEE 802.11 technologies.
[2] The
WiFi Alliance has tested compliant products certifies them for interoperability.
Existing home wiring [edit]
As an alternative to wireless networking, the existing
home wiring
(coax in North America, telephone wiring in multi dwelling units (MDU)
and power-line in Europe and USA) can be used as a network medium. With
the installation of a home networking device, the network can be
accessed by simply plugging the
Computer into a wall socket.
Wireless radio [edit]
One of the most common ways of creating a home network is by using
wireless radio signal technology; the 802.11 network as certified by the
IEEE. Most products that are wireless-capable operate at a frequency of 2.4
GHz under 802.11b and 802.11g or 5
GHz under 802.11a. Some home networking devices operate in both radio-band signals and fall within the standard 802.11n.
A wireless network can be used for communication between many electronic
devices, to connect to the Internet or to wired networks that use
Ethernet technology.
Wi-Fi is a marketing and compliance certification for IEEE 802.11 technologies.
[2] The
WiFi Alliance has tested compliant products certifies them for interoperability.
Existing home wiring [edit]
As an alternative to wireless networking, the existing
home wiring
(coax in North America, telephone wiring in multi dwelling units (MDU)
and power-line in Europe and USA) can be used as a network medium. With
the installation of a home networking device, the network can be
accessed by simply plugging the
Computer into a wall socket.
Wireless radio [edit]
One of the most common ways of creating a home network is by using
wireless radio signal technology; the 802.11 network as certified by the
IEEE. Most products that are wireless-capable operate at a frequency of 2.4
GHz under 802.11b and 802.11g or 5
GHz under 802.11a. Some home networking devices operate in both radio-band signals and fall within the standard 802.11n.
A wireless network can be used for communication between many electronic
devices, to connect to the Internet or to wired networks that use
Ethernet technology.
Wi-Fi is a marketing and compliance certification for IEEE 802.11 technologies.
[2] The
WiFi Alliance has tested compliant products certifies them for interoperability.
Existing home wiring [edit]
As an alternative to wireless networking, the existing
home wiring
(coax in North America, telephone wiring in multi dwelling units (MDU)
and power-line in Europe and USA) can be used as a network medium. With
the installation of a home networking device, the network can be
accessed by simply plugging the
Computer into a wall socket.
Power lines [edit]
The
ITU-T G.hn and
IEEE Powerline
standard, which provide high-speed (up to 1 Gbit/s) local area
networking over existing home wiring, are examples of home networking
technology designed specifically for IPTV delivery. Recently, the IEEE
passed proposal
P1901 which grounded a standard within the Market for wireline products produced and sold by companies that are part of the
HomePlug Alliance.
[3]
The IEEE is continuously working to push for P1901 to be completely
recognized worldwide as the sole standard for all future products that
are produced for Home Networking.
Telephone wires [edit]
Coaxial cables [edit]
Power lines [edit]
The
ITU-T G.hn and
IEEE Powerline
standard, which provide high-speed (up to 1 Gbit/s) local area
networking over existing home wiring, are examples of home networking
technology designed specifically for IPTV delivery. Recently, the IEEE
passed proposal
P1901 which grounded a standard within the Market for wireline products produced and sold by companies that are part of the
HomePlug Alliance.
[3]
The IEEE is continuously working to push for P1901 to be completely
recognized worldwide as the sole standard for all future products that
are produced for Home Networking.
Telephone wires [edit]
Coaxial cables [edit]
Power lines [edit]
The
ITU-T G.hn and
IEEE Powerline
standard, which provide high-speed (up to 1 Gbit/s) local area
networking over existing home wiring, are examples of home networking
technology designed specifically for IPTV delivery. Recently, the IEEE
passed proposal
P1901 which grounded a standard within the Market for wireline products produced and sold by companies that are part of the
HomePlug Alliance.
[3]
The IEEE is continuously working to push for P1901 to be completely
recognized worldwide as the sole standard for all future products that
are produced for Home Networking.
Telephone wires [edit]
Coaxial cables [edit]
