 is the last 330 feet (100 m)-brings the broadband access solution closer to completion. (Ultimately, broadband access will need to extend to the individual-the domain of PANs-and then right into the individual-the realm of intelligent implants, as discussed in the introduction.) Therefore, we can expect to see the global market for home networking equipment rise substantially. Many expect the home data and entertainment networking mar- ket as well as the connectivity services market to be worth billions of dollars. Con- nectivity products will offer additional voice management, home monitoring, and entertainment services. The service provider will begin to move its area of domain into the home, offering broadband access along with home area networking tech- nology, smart appliances, and bundled applications. Service providers today see the home network as a competitive necessity as well as a source of revenue. In fact, the home network is now considered part of the service provider network. Home networking is substantially different from enterprise networking. The traffic patterns are different, the applications are different, and the transmission media available to carry the information are different. Home users, whether con- sumer or professional users, will need to network computers and peripherals, and they will need a residential gateway to access their broadband connection and allow it to be shared among multiple devices. They will also want additional ser- vices, such as VoIP, support for interactive multiplayer games, and streaming enter- tainment media. Although new homes are increasingly wired with Cat 5 cable or fiber, most existing homes are not. The most common choices for HAN media are generally phone lines, powerlines, and wireless technologies. As discussed shortly, each presents a unique set of advantages and disadvantages. We will certainly be developing quite a complex HAN infrastructure, which might include the components shown in Figure 12.10. The product range includes transceivers or commu