Transcript LRU-03-02 MPLS

Multimedia Whole-Home Networking:
Solving the IPTV Distribution Dilemma
A Heavy Reading Report
Published May 2006
Rick Thompson
Senior Analyst, Heavy Reading
“Whole-Home” Networking
“Whole-Home” refers to the capability to
distribute, network, and access entertainment
(video/audio), communications (voice), and
information (data) anywhere in the home, on
any device within the home.
• Example: Record an IPTV asset (movie, TV show, etc.)
on one device within the home, like a master IP
STB/DVR, but access it via another device (remote
TV/IP STB) over the in-home network.
• More than simply distributing IPTV from the home gateway to
the IP STB.
High-Level Technology Comparison
MoCA
HPNAv3
HomePlug AV
802.11x (NG WiFi)
Physical Medium
Coax cabling (RG6 &
RG59)
Coax and phoneline (RG6
& RG59 coax)
Electrical Powerline
Air
Data Rate
270Mbps max; 140Mbps
realistic; 100+Mbps proven
in field. NG chipsets
targeting 160-200Mbps.
140Mbps max, 128Mbps
initial chipsets; 80100Mbps proven in field.
v3.1 max PHY rate
340Mbps.
200Mbps max; 120Mbps
realistic; observed testing
50-80Mbps max (98%
outlet coverage may drop
significantly
802.11g max 54Mbps;
video-optimized consistent
throughput 15-30Mbps
range; 802.1n promising
100+Mbps.
Capex
$$
$
$
$$$
Opex
$
$
$
$ (lowest opex)
Security
DES
AES
128-bit AES
802.11i, WEP, WPA2
Interference
Limited
Limited
Surge protectors, electrical
motors, switching power
supplies, dimmers, etc.
2.4GHz cordless phones,
microwaves, etc.
QoS
RF/IP bandwidth
separation; challenges with
standard IP priority
markings
MAC-level QoS with
unlimited priority levels
TDM/CSMA-CA-based
MAC
802.11e, WMM, proprietary
techniques for optimized
802.11g.
Additional Notes
Verizon deploying as part
of FIOS. MSO market may
be larger opp. Moto &
others integrating today.
AT&T deploying as part of
Lightspeed. Emerging as
preferred NA telco choice.
SA, 2Wire, etc., integrating
today.
AV standard chipsets not
readily available, lags
MoCA, HPNAv3. DS2
(UPA) leads powerline
deployments internationally
to date. Expect more
action 2H06 and 2007.
Initial deployments of
video-optimized 802.11g
are promising. Ruckus
Wireless leading market.
Carriers worldwide will
continue to drive NG WiFi.
Detailed Pros & Cons of Each Technology In Report
Multimedia Home Networking Taxonomy
Remote
Mgmt.
User
Interface
Home
Devices
TR-069: WAN-side
CPE Mgmt
WT-111: Remote Mgmt
of home devices
(TR-069 pass-thru)
TR-064: LAN
side CPE Mgmt
Multimedia CPE UI Technologies: IPTV Browser, EPG, TV/PC
Web Browser, Video Search and Navigation
Network Connected Multimedia CPE: IP STB, DVR, Home Gateway,
Media Bridges, PC/Laptop, Media Server, Gaming Console, Etc.
(Other Critical Technologies: MPEG-4 Decoders, DRM S/W)
Standard/
Technology
IEEE
802.3
HPNAv3
MoCA
Proprietary
HPNAv3
Physical
Medium
Ethernet
Cable
(CAT-5,6)
Coaxial
Cable
(RG6, RG59)
Twisted Pair
Phoneline
Access
Network
WT-135: STB
Object model
HomePlug AV
Proprietary (UPA)
Electrical
Powerline
IEEE
802.11x
Air
Copper and/or Fiber Infrastructure: ADSL2plus, VDSL2, FTTx
(Home Networking WAN Interfaces Integrated into NID and/or ONT)
High-Level Report Findings
• IPTV’s arrival is causing an important shift in priorities and focus in
the home networking sector.
• Service providers see home networking as a critical component for
IPTV - one they need to control. The market is shifting from
consumer-driven to service-provider driven.
• Reducing opex is a primary motivation for service providers’
multimedia whole-home networking initiatives.
• IP-over-coax technology will dominate the North American IPTV
home networking market for the next several years.
• Europe and Asia will lead deployment of powerline and next-gen
WiFi home networking, as a result of laxer requirements.
High-Level Report Findings (Cont.)
• Next-gen WiFi tops service providers’ wish lists for multimedia
home networking, but mass adoption isn’t imminent.
• Remote management and control of the subscriber premise is just
as critical as the home network medium.
• Access network architecture may influence and/or dictate the
choice of home networking technology
• Home networking technologies are evolving from external adapters
to integrated technology components within IP STBs, home
gateways, etc.
Vendors Profiled
1. Airgo Networks Inc.
2. Alcatel (NYSE: ALA; Paris:
CGEP:PA)
3. Amino Communications Ltd.
4. Cisco Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:
CSCO)
5. Coaxsys Inc.
6. Coppergate Communications
Ltd.
7. Design of Systems on Silicon
SA (DS2)
8. Entone Technologies Inc.
9. Entropic Communications Inc.
10. Intellon Corp.
11. Linksys, a subsidiary of Cisco
Systems Inc.
12. Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:
MSFT)
13. Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT)
14. Netgear Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR)
15. Netopia Inc. (OTC: NTPA)
16. Pace Micro Technology plc
(London: PIC)
17. Ruckus Wireless Inc.
18. Scientific Atlanta Inc., a
subsidiary of Cisco Systems
Inc.
19. Siemens AG (NYSE: SI;
Frankfurt: SIE)
20. Telsey SpA
21. 2Wire Inc.
22. Ubicom Inc.
Service Providers Profiled
1. AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T)
2. Consolidated Communications Inc. (NYSE: CNSL)
3. Magnet Networks Ltd., a subsidiary of Columbia Ventures
Corp.
4. PCCW Ltd. (NYSE: PCW)
5. Pioneer Telephone Cooperative Inc.
6. SureWest Communications (Nasdaq: SURW)
7. Swisscom AG (NYSE: SCM)
8. Telefonica SA (NYSE: TEF)
9. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ)
10. Major North American incumbent carrier that requested
anonymity