ImplementingImplementingHome NetworkingHome NetworkingFor 1999/2000 PCsFor 1999/2000 PCs

Mark A. CarpenterMark A. CarpenterDirectorDirectorCommunications And Communications And Home ConnectivityHome ConnectivityCompaq Computer CorporationCompaq Computer Corporation

TopicsTopics

Understanding today’s Understanding today’s consumer needsconsumer needs Defining opportunities for Defining opportunities for

the PC industrythe PC industry

Elements for successElements for success Technical, marketing, supportTechnical, marketing, support

Hardware design considerationsHardware design considerations For PC-based broadband, network For PC-based broadband, network

media, and Internet sharingmedia, and Internet sharing

What comes next?What comes next?

““I like the Internet sharing so I don’t have to I like the Internet sharing so I don’t have to get a divorce. You know, we’re killing each get a divorce. You know, we’re killing each other [over access].”other [over access].”

- Houston focus group respondent- Houston focus group respondent

What Consumers Are What Consumers Are Demanding Demanding TodayToday Engaging Internet content and services Engaging Internet content and services

throughout their homethroughout their home At faster than 56K speedsAt faster than 56K speeds

Peripheral sharing between different PCsPeripheral sharing between different PCs Printers, filesPrinters, files

“ “Web Lifestyle”: personalized Web Lifestyle”: personalized information and entertainment information and entertainment

driving Home PC demand driving Home PC demand

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Percent PC-buyers cite each of the top-6 Percent PC-buyers cite each of the top-6 reasons for purchase as “very important” in reasons for purchase as “very important” in national survey (Forrester Research, 9/98)national survey (Forrester Research, 9/98)

Consumers Demand Consumers Demand BroadbandBroadbandInternet has become #1 reason for new PC purchaseInternet has become #1 reason for new PC purchase Internet-based from stand-alone PC activitiesInternet-based from stand-alone PC activities Current speeds limit usefulnessCurrent speeds limit usefulness

80% 80% are willing to pay for high-speed access are willing to pay for high-speed access (Parks Associates Survey, 10/98)(Parks Associates Survey, 10/98) $39-$49/$39-$49/month target acceptable month target acceptable High-speed access: key enabler High-speed access: key enabler

to fully integrate into home lifestyleto fully integrate into home lifestyle Truly useful higher speed Internet Truly useful higher speed Internet

requires new digital infrastructurerequires new digital infrastructure

Tangible consumer needs are here now. Fortunately, so are Tangible consumer needs are here now. Fortunately, so are the home networking technologies to meet themthe home networking technologies to meet them

* * Source: Dataquest, Oct. ’98Source: Dataquest, Oct. ’98

Consumers Demand SharingConsumers Demand Sharing 12-15 12-15 million multiple PC families today, worldwide *million multiple PC families today, worldwide *

Annual growth rate of about 30% = 25+ million by 2001!Annual growth rate of about 30% = 25+ million by 2001! Home Internet access mostly during Home Internet access mostly during

evenings and weekendsevenings and weekends When family members are home togetherWhen family members are home together Creates need for shared access in multiple PC homesCreates need for shared access in multiple PC homes

Today’s solutions for Internet access conflictToday’s solutions for Internet access conflict Multiple phone lines and ISP accountsMultiple phone lines and ISP accounts Time sharing with single line and accountTime sharing with single line and account

Broadband complicates the contention problemBroadband complicates the contention problem Cable and full rate ADSL drops accessible to only one machineCable and full rate ADSL drops accessible to only one machine Splitterless ADSL (G.Lite) requires multiple modemsSplitterless ADSL (G.Lite) requires multiple modems

Like normal modems, doesn’t resolve contentionLike normal modems, doesn’t resolve contention

1999 1999 Home Home Networking GoalsNetworking GoalsIndustry-wide opportunitiesIndustry-wide opportunities Consumer PC market expansionConsumer PC market expansion

By solving real customer needs and demandsBy solving real customer needs and demands Focusing on the platforms they are buying todayFocusing on the platforms they are buying today

““Transparent networks” from the startTransparent networks” from the start EasyEasy and and robustrobust initial experiences initial experiences Required for long-term interest and acceptanceRequired for long-term interest and acceptance

Foundation for Universal Plug and PlayFoundation for Universal Plug and Play Eventual connection of all home devicesEventual connection of all home devices Seamless connectivity between industry brandsSeamless connectivity between industry brands

Solutions for new PCs and installed baseSolutions for new PCs and installed base New PCs with integrated home networkingNew PCs with integrated home networking New and installed base PCs withoutNew and installed base PCs without

Consumers will measure us as an industry Consumers will measure us as an industry on our delivery of robust, complete on our delivery of robust, complete

“cooperative” product programs“cooperative” product programs

What Will It Take?What Will It Take?Key elements to a successful Key elements to a successful

1999/2000 home networking program1999/2000 home networking program Robust technical solutions Robust technical solutions Consumerized package offeringsConsumerized package offerings Intuitive marketing programsIntuitive marketing programs

Robust Technical SolutionsRobust Technical Solutions

Integrated Internet access solutionsIntegrated Internet access solutions For narrowband and broadbandFor narrowband and broadband Easy signup and provisioningEasy signup and provisioning Automatic dialing and connectionsAutomatic dialing and connections

Standards-based home network mediaStandards-based home network media Not requiring costly new wiring infrastructureNot requiring costly new wiring infrastructure

Seamless setup and configurationSeamless setup and configuration Client and gateway protocols setup Client and gateway protocols setup Gateway discovery Gateway discovery

Diagnostic toolsDiagnostic tools Automatically detect and correct Automatically detect and correct

problem environmentsproblem environments

Consumerized Consumerized Package Offerings Package Offerings Complete and intuitive productsComplete and intuitive products

Obvious in how they connect togetherObvious in how they connect together Independent of brand and modelIndependent of brand and model Without requiring new wiringWithout requiring new wiring

Comprehensive service modelComprehensive service model Collaboration between manufacturersCollaboration between manufacturers

To optimally support mutual customersTo optimally support mutual customers Interoperability is essentialInteroperability is essential

Provide specialized training to your Provide specialized training to your support specialistssupport specialists

Home Network HardwareHome Network HardwareDesign ConsiderationsDesign Considerations

1999 1999 Home Net Home Net Building BlocksBuilding BlocksWidely supported standards are keyWidely supported standards are key Standard Internet access solutionStandard Internet access solution

V.90 modems most prevalent in 1999V.90 modems most prevalent in 1999 Broadband option available for customersBroadband option available for customers

Simple, standard provisioning is keySimple, standard provisioning is key Standard network media, without rewiringStandard network media, without rewiring

HomePNA phone line here now for 1999 productsHomePNA phone line here now for 1999 products HomeRF wireless an option for 2000HomeRF wireless an option for 2000

Standard Internet sharing engineStandard Internet sharing engine Microsoft delivering in 1999 Windows releasesMicrosoft delivering in 1999 Windows releases

Easy setup and configuration toolsEasy setup and configuration tools OEM enhancement, without OEM enhancement, without

jeopardizing interoperabilityjeopardizing interoperability

Standard Broadband Standard Broadband PC integration will drive proliferationPC integration will drive proliferation

Standard technologies ramping up in 1999Standard technologies ramping up in 1999 G.Lite: splitter-less ADSL, up to 1.5 Mbps downstreamG.Lite: splitter-less ADSL, up to 1.5 Mbps downstream

Lowest support optionLowest support option G.DMT: splitter-based ADSL, up to six G.DMT: splitter-based ADSL, up to six

Mbps downstreamMbps downstream Requires phone company installationRequires phone company installation

Cable modem (DOCSIS)Cable modem (DOCSIS) Internal partitioning options, e.g., on PCIInternal partitioning options, e.g., on PCI

DSL only modem: G.Lite, G.DMT, or bothDSL only modem: G.Lite, G.DMT, or both DSL + V.90 modemDSL + V.90 modem DSL/V.90 modem + phone line networkDSL/V.90 modem + phone line network

Preferred external connection: USBPreferred external connection: USB For Plug and Play installation and configurationFor Plug and Play installation and configuration 10baseT will require more configuration support10baseT will require more configuration support

Standard Phoneline Standard Phoneline NetworksNetworksProven technology available nowProven technology available now Cost effective: PC integration for $25 or lessCost effective: PC integration for $25 or less

Retail adapters < $50 per nodeRetail adapters < $50 per node Familiar user model and technologyFamiliar user model and technology

Most PCs already near phone jacksMost PCs already near phone jacks Adding phone jacks is common practice, inexpensive Adding phone jacks is common practice, inexpensive

HomePNA standard in place, with future roadmap HomePNA standard in place, with future roadmap Certified products guaranteed to interoperateCertified products guaranteed to interoperate

Logo established as “Seal of Approval”Logo established as “Seal of Approval” Charter for backward compatibilityCharter for backward compatibility

Proven to work, widely tested geographicallyProven to work, widely tested geographically See http://www.HomePNA.org for whitepaperSee http://www.HomePNA.org for whitepaper

Complements future wireless and powerline standardsComplements future wireless and powerline standards

Home Phoneline Home Phoneline Network AllianceNetwork AllianceFirst home connectivity cornerstoneFirst home connectivity cornerstone 1998 1998 accomplishmentsaccomplishments

Announced formation June 22, 1998, 11 Founding MembersAnnounced formation June 22, 1998, 11 Founding Members Increased membership to nearly four times size since Increased membership to nearly four times size since

incorporation (September 1998)incorporation (September 1998) Endorsed, field tested, and solidified base 1 Mbit/s technologyEndorsed, field tested, and solidified base 1 Mbit/s technology Published HomePNA V1.0 specificationPublished HomePNA V1.0 specification Established Independent Interoperability and Certification Established Independent Interoperability and Certification

test lab (CIC PlugLab)test lab (CIC PlugLab) 1999 objectives1999 objectives

Establish 10 Mbit/s home phoneline networking specificationEstablish 10 Mbit/s home phoneline networking specification Continue membership growth and engagementContinue membership growth and engagement Increase public awareness of home phoneline Increase public awareness of home phoneline

networking options networking options

Home Phoneline Network AllianceHome Phoneline Network AllianceField Test IntroductionField Test Introduction

HomePNA Field Test OverviewHomePNA Field Test Overview 500 Homes tested 9/98-11/98500 Homes tested 9/98-11/98 North East, North West, Mid-West, Southwest, West CoastNorth East, North West, Mid-West, Southwest, West Coast Single family, Multi-Family, 90+ yrs old and newer dwellingsSingle family, Multi-Family, 90+ yrs old and newer dwellings Field test units implemented HomePNA PhyField test units implemented HomePNA Phy 6 hour duration, packet send/receive loop6 hour duration, packet send/receive loop Primarily targetted 6pm-midnightPrimarily targetted 6pm-midnight

Prime Time for activity in the home and projected for home network usePrime Time for activity in the home and projected for home network use

Measurement Criteria and Baseline MeasuresMeasurement Criteria and Baseline Measures Selected based on direct relevance to Consumer ExperienceSelected based on direct relevance to Consumer Experience

Maintain Network Link Maintain Network Link Packet Error RatePacket Error Rate

Based on measurements on a TCP/IP over Ethernet LinkBased on measurements on a TCP/IP over Ethernet Link 1% or less PER translates into no noticeable degradation (900kbps at the 1% or less PER translates into no noticeable degradation (900kbps at the

application level) and robust linkapplication level) and robust link less than 10% PER translates into up to 40% degradation (550kbps+ at the less than 10% PER translates into up to 40% degradation (550kbps+ at the

application level) and robust linkapplication level) and robust link 10% or greater PER translates into unacceptable performance 10% or greater PER translates into unacceptable performance

characteristics characteristics

Home Phoneline Network AllianceHome Phoneline Network AllianceField Test ResultsField Test Results

98%+ 98%+ Homes Successfully PassedHomes Successfully Passed 88% of homes reported 1% PER or less and maintained Link 88% of homes reported 1% PER or less and maintained Link >10% of homes ran with >10% of homes ran with less thanless than 10% PER and maintained Link 10% PER and maintained Link <2% of homes ran with 10% or greater PER<2% of homes ran with 10% or greater PER

Homes with >1% PER were analyzedHomes with >1% PER were analyzed Root CauseRoot Cause

Induced noise directly from telephony devices attached very near the Induced noise directly from telephony devices attached very near the HomePNA test unit or via coupling of AC line through powered HomePNA test unit or via coupling of AC line through powered telephony devicestelephony devices

Signal Attenuation theorized as attenuation due to wire tapsSignal Attenuation theorized as attenuation due to wire taps Both problems eliminated by introducing low pass filter between offending Both problems eliminated by introducing low pass filter between offending

device and wall outletdevice and wall outlet Frequency to be filtered out is >600KhzFrequency to be filtered out is >600Khz Covers both voice band (V.90) through G.LiteCovers both voice band (V.90) through G.Lite

Other observed interactions - low pass filter resolvesOther observed interactions - low pass filter resolves Few reports of audible hiss in home telephones Few reports of audible hiss in home telephones Some models of V.90 modems experience performance degradation when Some models of V.90 modems experience performance degradation when

sharing same wall outlet with HomePNA devicesharing same wall outlet with HomePNA device

Implementing HomePNAImplementing HomePNA

On system boardOn system board Requires silicon, magnetics, and RJ-11 connectorRequires silicon, magnetics, and RJ-11 connector Lowers cost, keeps slot freeLowers cost, keeps slot free

On PCI or Cardbus adapterOn PCI or Cardbus adapter Options: stand-alone, 10baseT combo, V.90 comboOptions: stand-alone, 10baseT combo, V.90 combo Avoids system board homologationAvoids system board homologation Easier to isolate signals from system board and Easier to isolate signals from system board and

power supply noisepower supply noise Combo 10baseT card can use existing MACCombo 10baseT card can use existing MAC Frees system board space, but uses slotFrees system board space, but uses slot

Use shared RJ-11 port with modemUse shared RJ-11 port with modem Multiple ports a usability problemMultiple ports a usability problem Reduces connector space requirementReduces connector space requirement

Standard Internet SharingStandard Internet SharingArriving in Windows releases this yearArriving in Windows releases this year

Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing (ICS):Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing (ICS): Network Address Translation (NAT) basedNetwork Address Translation (NAT) based

Most efficient method for simple translationMost efficient method for simple translation Standard address allocation Standard address allocation

DHCP services for connected networksDHCP services for connected networks Standard name resolutionStandard name resolution

DNS servicesDNS services Supports Windows and non-Windows clientsSupports Windows and non-Windows clients

Compatible with any IP attached deviceCompatible with any IP attached device

Adding To Internet SharingAdding To Internet SharingBuilding value-add applicationsBuilding value-add applications

Develop application extensionsDevelop application extensions Leverage ICS APIs Leverage ICS APIs Complement and enhance OSR functionalityComplement and enhance OSR functionality

Remote monitoring/control of Internet SessionRemote monitoring/control of Internet Session Automated resource sharingAutomated resource sharing Monitoring of Internet trafficMonitoring of Internet traffic

Set specific guidelines for your ISVsSet specific guidelines for your ISVs Requires well behaved applicationsRequires well behaved applications

Avoid reserving IP portsAvoid reserving IP ports Avoid using client IP address in application flowsAvoid using client IP address in application flows

Home Networking SetupHome Networking SetupMaking it easy for the userMaking it easy for the user

Pre-install and configure hardware on gatewayPre-install and configure hardware on gateway Include appropriate drivers and other componentsInclude appropriate drivers and other components

Offer consumers easy way to install home Offer consumers easy way to install home networking on client PCsnetworking on client PCs Plug and Play installation of home Plug and Play installation of home

network adaptersnetwork adapters Easy setup and configurationEasy setup and configuration

Utilize Windows 98 service release featuresUtilize Windows 98 service release features Includes setup functionality for client Includes setup functionality for client

and gateway PCsand gateway PCs Build additions to Windows 98 OSR setupBuild additions to Windows 98 OSR setup

Where Do We Go Where Do We Go From Here?From Here?

1999 2000

Home NetworkingScope:

PC ResourceSharing: Internetconnection,printers, files

Universal Plugand Play forConsumerDevices

Home Net Media: 1Mb/Sec NetTransfer Rates(HomePNA)

10+ Mb/SecRates

Wireless

Broadband Proliferation: Small scaledeployment

Integration Wide

availabilityTarget Customers: Early adopters Broadly

adopted

Home Networking EvolutionHome Networking Evolution2000 objective: proliferate broadband and 2000 objective: proliferate broadband and media support, deliver greater simplicity media support, deliver greater simplicity and new applications and new applications

Call To ActionCall To Action IHV/OEM community IHV/OEM community

SelectSelect broadband and home network partitioning broadband and home network partitioning DeliverDeliver Plug and Play networking products Plug and Play networking products

Pre-install drivers for options you’ll offer Pre-install drivers for options you’ll offer Follow PC 99 GuidelinesFollow PC 99 Guidelines Ship home network media standards, e.g., HomePNAShip home network media standards, e.g., HomePNA Certification/interoperability testing and plugfestsCertification/interoperability testing and plugfests

Implement Implement value adds important to your customersvalue adds important to your customers ALIGN your support organizationsALIGN your support organizations BACK industry standards efforts for phoneline, BACK industry standards efforts for phoneline,

wireless, powerlinewireless, powerline ISV communityISV community

EnableEnable applications now for home networks applications now for home networks Reconfiguration of connection settingsReconfiguration of connection settings

Upgrade Upgrade existing applications as necessaryexisting applications as necessary

References SummaryReferences Summary

Home Networking StandardsHome Networking Standards Home Phoneline Networking AllianceHome Phoneline Networking Alliance

http://www.homepna.orghttp://www.homepna.org Home RF Working GroupHome RF Working Group

http://www.homerf.orghttp://www.homerf.org

PC 99 System Design Guide PC 99 System Design Guide hhttp://www.pcdesguide.orgttp://www.pcdesguide.org Broadband and Home Networking AdaptersBroadband and Home Networking Adapters ModemsModems Network CommunicationsNetwork Communications Network Communications ReferencesNetwork Communications References