Who Should Read This Book?

This book assumes some degree of knowledge about general networking and Internet concepts. It is intended for a wide range of computing professionals who are interested in learning about the myriad of home networking standards and technologies that are currently available. These include:

• Small-business owners and remote telecommuters who want to implement and manage an in-home networking system.

• Members of the software development community who are conceiving and developing applications for the emerging home networking industry.

• Business development executives, system integrators, and technical managers who want to learn about the capabilities of the various types of home networking technologies.

• Executives in cable companies, broadcast, terrestrial, and satellite providers who want to build revenue streams and profits through the deployment of home networks at their customers'premises.

• Anybody who wants to understand the options before selecting a particular technology for networking their in-home appliances.

• IT engineers, researchers, or strategic decision-makers who want to understand the value of the new digital economy.

• Personnel engaged in the convergence industries, including infrastructure operators, device manufacturers, content publishers, and service providers.