Applications G.hn

1 applications

1.1 iptv
1.2 home networks
1.3 consumer electronics
1.4 smart grid

applications

the major motivation wired home networking technologies iptv, when offered service provider part of triple play service, voice , data service offering such at&t s u-verse. smart grid applications home automation or demand side management can targeted g.hn-compliant devices implement low-complexity profiles.

iptv

in many customers homes residential gateway provides internet access not located close iptv set-top box. scenario becomes common service providers start offer service packages multiple set-top boxes per subscriber.

g.hn can connect residential gateway 1 or more set-top boxes, using existing home wiring. using g.hn, iptv service providers not need install new ethernet wires, or 802.11 wireless networks. because g.hn supports kind of home wiring, end users might install iptv home network themselves, reducing cost service provider.

home networks

although wi-fi technology popular consumer home networks, g.hn intended use in application. g.hn adequate solution consumers in situations in using wireless not needed (for example, connect stationary device tv or network-attached storage device), or not desired (due security concerns) or not feasible (for example, due limited range of wireless signals).

consumer electronics

consumer electronics (ce) products can support internet connectivity using technologies such wi-fi, bluetooth or ethernet. many products not traditionally associated computer use (such tvs or hi-fi equipment) provide options connect internet or computer using home network provide access digital content.

g.hn intended provide high-speed connectivity ce products capable of displaying high definition television.

integrating power connection , data connection provides potential energy savings in ce devices. given ce devices (such home theater receivers) run on standby or vampire power , represent major savings homeowners if power connection data connection - device reliably turned off when not displaying source.

smart grid

because g.hn can operate on wires including ac , dc power lines, can provide communication infrastructure required smart grid applications. comprehensive smart grid system requires reaching every ac outlet in home or building devices can participate in energy conserving strategies.

on september 2009, national institute of standards , technology included g.hn 1 of standards smart grid believed there strong stakeholder consensus , part of draft of nist framework , roadmap smart grid interoperability standards . in january 2010 g.hn removed final version of standards identified implementation .

the broad concept of smart grid includes applications overlapping scopes such demand side management, energy conservation measures, advanced metering infrastructure (ami) , home networks.

because g.hn supports popular protocols ipv4 , ipv6, g.hn-based networks can integrated ip-based networks. well-known network management protocols simple network management protocol (snmp) can manage ip networks including g.hn devices.