
doi: 10.1049/sbte002e_ch8
RF communications is the only true wireless technology to connect high-speed communications to and throughout the home and to provide a network that is both portable and mobile. Several standards are in existence or are being created to accommodate the tremendous technology growth curve to provide higher data rates and more universal home networks. There is an accelerating need to bring and distribute high-speed information in the home including voice, data, audio and video for applications such as providing an Internet gateway, feature rich telephony, CD quality music, shopping, games, file sharing and print sharing, memory storage, appliance and environmental controls, security systems, movies and television including HDTV and many more future devices. Four standards that are well on their way in establishing true wireless connections include IEEE 802.11 standard, Bluetooth, HomeRF, and HIPERLAN. The RF communications systems will investigate other technologies such as Home PNA and PLC to try and bridge the gap to provide a complete networking system for the home. The RF communication systems will provide wireless networking in the home that would interconnect many types of peripheral devices and provide mobility and portability.
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