New technology is emerging in the home networking market, driven by increasing demand for faster speeds and greater performance. This report examines the state of the home networking market, including new innovations in technology such as the 802.11 AZ standard, Wi-Fi mesh, Bluetooth Low Energy, DOCSYS, the emerging 10G space, and the likely impact of these innovations on home broadband providers, the smart home industry, and consumer electronics players.
Bottom Line
The Connected Home
Why We Need a Home Network
Working Definitions
Market Forces Shaping Home Networks
Home Network Choices
The Home Network Marketplace
A Fragmented Home Network Market
Connecting a Home Network to an External Network
Will IoT Unify Home Networks?
Communication Protocols
The Residential Gateway
Wired Home Networks
Structured Cabling for Wired Networks
Ethernet Communications
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
PoE Technology
PoE Installation Benefits
Structured Cabling Complements Wi-Fi
Power Line Carrier (PLC) Networks
Wireless Networks
Wi-Fi Options
Wi-Fi Version Performance
Wi-Fi Coverage
Wi-Fi Extender
Wi-Fi Mesh Network
Wi-Fi Mesh Products and Performance
Cellular Systems
Cellular Systems for Home Appliances
Cellular Systems for Home Networks
The Business of Home Networks
Home Networks Installation Challenges
Home Network Installation Market
Network Suppliers and Installers
Home Network as a Service
Trends in Home Networks
Implications and Recommendations
A Fragmented Home Network Market
Wireless Networks
Home Network Installation
Appendix
Citations
Attribution
Home Networking Device Ownership
Logical Organization of an Integrated Home System
Home Network Marketplace
Smart Home Device Ownership (2014-2020)
Wiring for Home Automation and Broadband Data
Connectors, Coax & Ethernet Outlet, Structured Cabling Cabinet, Connecting to Devices
RJ45 – Universal Outlet for Power + Data
Legrand Gigabit Power Line Adapters
Not Intending to Purchase a Smart Home Device due to Security and Privacy Concerns (2017-2018)
5G Home Network Modem & Router
Average Number of Connected Device per Household
Preferred Technical Support Solution for Self-Installation
Home Network Technical Problems (2019-2020)
Home Network Experiences during COVID-19 Crisis
Disruptions Due to Problem with Home Network during COVID-19 Crisis
Interest in Add-On Network Services
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