Essential Guide to Home Networking Technologies, The

SUMMARY

The first section of this chapter explained in real terms the various options that are currently available for assigning IP addresses to in-home digital appliances. Another important feature of a home network is the mechanism used to connect with a broadband network. Most logon procedures are based on the concept of using the PPP protocol to establish a virtual session. All home networks need to have enough QoS features to allow the prioritization of applications. If, for example, a customer wants fewer delays on video and voice communications, the customer has the option of selecting a QoS, such as a constant bit rate, on which fewer delays are present. In homes where multiple devices want access to the broadband access network, a commonly ...