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53

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Released

1Q 2012

Product Code

RR-HNET-11

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In the past few years the home network has evolved significantly, moving from being a means to share a broadband connection between multiple PCs to being an entertainment and media network potentially connecting a multitude of devices. In this evolution, consumers have often struggled to connect devices and get content from one point on the network to another, due to a lack of interoperability between devices and manufacturers. Home network software standards, including UPnP, DLNA, and HNAP, are working to solve these issues and create the home network of the future. This study evaluates the market potential for core home networking equipment, including home routers, gateways, bridges, and more. In addition, forecasts for entertainment networks are included, along with the estimates of the potential for integrating networking into a number of consumer electronics and service provider platforms. Also included is a discussion of alternative networking technologies, enabling the distribution of data and video content over coax and power lines. In addition, this study evaluates the main home networking software standards. It presents forecasts for DLNA-certified devices. Also included is a discussion of the direction each of these technologies is taking as the home network continues to evolve.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

• What are the existing and emerging networking technologies and physical layer standards?
• What are the market outlooks for core home networking products, including home routers, gateways, bridges, adapters, NICs, and more?
• What type of penetration will networking make in key consumer electronics devices, including DTVs, DVD/Blu-ray players, STBs, and home audio?

Who Needs This Report?

• Consumer electronics manufacturers
• Home network hardware vendors
• Silicon vendors