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Smart Grid Communications Protocols
Communications Overview Communications Overview the number of modems and concen- Each segment is interconnected trators needed to cover the entire through a node or gateway: a An electricity grid without adequate system can dramatically reduce infra- concentrator between the WAN and communications is simply a power structure costs. At the same time, NAN and an e-meter between the “broadcaster.” It is through the the selected technology must have NAN and HAN. Each of these nodes addition of two-way communications enough bandwidth to handle all data communicates through the network that the power grid is made “smart.” traffic being sent in both directions with adjacent nodes. The concentrator Communications enables utilities to over the grid network. aggregates the data from the achieve three key objectives: intel- meters and sends that information ligent monitoring, security, and load Communications networks to the grid operator. The e-meter balancing. Using two-way communi- and protocols collects the power-usage data of the cations, data can be collected from home or business by communicating Communications in the smart grid sensors and meters located through- with the home network gateway or can be broken into three segments. out the grid and transmitted directly functioning as the gateway itself. to the grid operator’s control room. Wide area network (WAN) covers Each segment can utilize different This added communications capabil- long-haul distances from the communications technologies and ity provides enough bandwidth for command center to local neighbor- protocols depending on the trans- the control room operator to actively hoods downstream. mission environments and amount manage the grid. -
Book IG 1800 British Telecom Rev A.Book
Notice to Users ©2003 2Wire, Inc. All rights reserved. This manual in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. 2WIRE PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION, IN NO EVENT SHALL 2WIRE, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. 2Wire, Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. © British Telecommunications Plc 2002. BTopenworld and the BTopenworld orb are registered trademarks of British Telecommunications plc. British Telecommunications Plc registered office is at 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ, registered in England No. 180000. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Owner’s Record The serial number is located on the bottom of your Intelligent Gateway. Record the serial number in the space provided here and refer to it when you call Customer Care. Serial Number:__________________________ Safety Information • Use of an alternative power supply may damage the Intelligent Gateway, and will invalidate the approval that accompanies the Intelligent Gateway. -
Wi-Fi Hotspot 500 Kit Extend Your Wi-Fi Anywhere in Your Home
Wi-Fi Hotspot 500 Kit Extend your Wi-Fi anywhere in your home The Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 500 Kit offers high performance Homeplug powerline adaptor and a Wi-Fi Home Hotspot designed to increase the range of your broadband in the home. Wi-Fi doesn't reach? Use your home's power sockets to create a secure Wi-Fi Hotspot. Need high-speed internet all over your home? Ideal for streaming HD / 3D TV or online gaming via an ethernet cable. Want great performance and reliability? Extend your broadband to any wired or wireless device in the house. Main Features • Uses your home’s electrical wiring to extend your broadband network anywhere in the house • Simple push-button Wi-Fi connection set-up with hotspot • Works with all broadband providers • Two Ethernet ports for multiple wired devices • Link with other HomePlug AV powerline adaptors • N300 wireless technology • AV500 powerline technology • Compatible with AV200 technology devices • Up to 500 Mbps for smooth multiple HD / 3D streaming • Secure wireless network – no configuration necessary • Pass-through socket • Works out of the box Product Data Sheet – Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 500 Kit Issue: Version 1.1 Specification subject to change without prior notice Product Specification System requirements Lights • Works with any operating system • Hotspot: Wireless (Red & Green), Power, Other features Data, Ethernet 1-2 (Green) • Extender Flex: Power, Ethernet (Green) • Guest Hotspot with its own key Data (Tri-colour) • Web configuration interface • Easy pull-out wireless settings card Buttons Security • Hotspot: -
Low-Cost Manufacturing, Usability, and Security: an Analysis of Bluetooth Simple Pairing and Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Low-cost Manufacturing, Usability, and Security: An Analysis of Bluetooth Simple Pairing and Wi-Fi Protected Setup Cynthia Kuo Jesse Walker Adrian Perrig Carnegie Mellon University Intel Corporation Carnegie Mellon University [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Abstract. Bluetooth Simple Pairing and Wi-Fi Protected Setup spec- ify mechanisms for exchanging authentication credentials in wireless net- works. Both Simple Pairing and Protected Setup support multiple setup mechanisms, which increases security risks and hurts the user experience. To improve the security and usability of these specifications, we suggest defining a common baseline for hardware features and a consistent, in- teroperable user experience across devices. 1 Introduction Bluetooth- and Wi-Fi-enabled devices are increasingly common. Already, manu- facturers ship around 10 million Bluetooth units and 4 million Wi-Fi units each week [1, 2]. Inevitably, consumers will perform security-sensitive transactions – including financial transactions – over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Thus, institutions should demand a basic level of assurance: that these technologies do not expose their systems or their customers’ accounts to additional risks. This implies that (1) the security mechanisms in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi should be at least as strong as the rest of the system; and (2) the mechanisms should be easy to use so that consumers can configure and use them correctly. We evaluate the security and usability of setup in the Bluetooth SIG’s Simple Pairing specification (August 2006) [3] and the Wi-Fi Alliance’s Protected Setup specification (released December 2006) [4]. These specifications were developed with two goals in mind: first, to make the technologies easy for non-expert users; and second, to address vulnerabilities in earlier versions of the technology. -
Review of Communication Technologies for Smart Homes/Building Applications
Accepted for presentation at the 2015 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT-ASIA). Bangkok, Thailand. November 4-6, 2015. 1 Review of Communication Technologies for Smart Homes/Building Applications M. Kuzlu, Senior Member, IEEE, M. Pipattanasomporn, Senior Member, IEEE, and S. Rahman, Fellow, IEEE 1Virginia Tech – Advanced Research Institute, Arlington, VA 22203 [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] frequency. Therefore, communication requirements for CPN Abstract— A customer premises network (CPN) is a critical applications are typically low power consumption, low cost, element to support messaging exchange among smart meters, an simplicity, and secure communications. energy management unit, load controllers, smart appliances and Typical smart grid applications in a CPN, such as HEM, electric vehicles in a smart home/building environment. Smart metering, demand response, etc., are discussed in [3, 4, 5]. In grid applications in a CPN generally are driven by the need for [6], authors propose a comprehensive assessment of various Home/Building Energy Management Systems (HEM/BEM). communication technologies for CPNs and develop an Design of an effective energy management system requires the approach for selecting suitable technologies for demand selection of a proper communication technology. The objective of response applications. A contemporary look at the current state this paper is to compare commonly used wired and wireless of the art in smart grid communications and networking communication technologies for smart grid applications in a premises area network in terms of their standard/protocol, technologies as well as assess their suitability for deployment maximum data rate, coverage range, and adaptation rate. These to serve various smart grid applications are discussed in [7, 8]. -
Mobile Devices 1 Development of Mobile Devices Berker Sönmez
Mobile Devices 1 Development of Mobile Devices Berker Sönmez Faculty of Computer and Informatics 040100101 Oğuz Onur Kul Faculty of Computer and Informatics 040100105 Erdem Emekligil Faculty of Computer and Informatics 150110702 English 201 Sueda Albayrak December 22, 2011 Mobile Devices 2 Thesis: The hardware, software and connection technologies of mobile devices have developed greatly in the recent years. I. Hardware A. Inside Components 1. Chips 2. Batteries B. Outside Components 1. Cameras 2. Touch sense technologies II. Software A. New operating systems 1. iOS 2. Android B. Functional applications 1. Medical applications 2. Game applications III. Connection technologies A. New generation wireless technologies 1. 802.11(Wifi) and 802.16(WiMax) 2. Bluetooth, IrDA and HomeRF B. Advanced communication protocols 1. 3G technology 2. 4G (LTE) technology Mobile Devices 3 Technology is one of the fastest growing entities in science. Day after day, many improvements are being made, many ideas and inventions are being added to this entity. In the recent years, mobile technology gained importance since people have started living in different places and it is important to provide communication among them. Mobile devices are small, portable equipments that are used to carry out various tasks without being obliged to stay in a certain place. In the recent years, the most popular mobile devices have been mobile phones since they have become everyday objects which people carry in their pockets to wherever they travel. Using mobile devices, it is possible to view e-mails, play games, read books and complete many other tasks on the go. Therefore, the importance of mobile phones can not be overlooked. -
Power Line Communication (PLC)
Eng. Hussa Allhaib. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Application www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 7, Issue 6, (Part -4) June 2017, pp.21-23 RESEARCH ARTICLE OPEN ACCESS Power Line Communication (PLC) Eng. Hussa Allhaib ABSTRACT Wide range of PLC technologies are used in multiple applications, varying from simple internet access to complex home automation. This paper represents an overview of installing, evaluating and testing the PLC adapters in a small environment, which consist of three story house and basement using a DevalodLAN power line adapter. In addition, measuring the speed of the PLAs in different floors and in different distances away from the router. I. INTRODUCTION solution starts with minimum of two adapters. Power-line communication (PLC) is a Plugging in The first adapter plugs into a power method used to connect devices either to other outlet then connects it the router. Whereas the second devices or to the internet using existing electrical adapter is plugged in another power outlet near the wires in a building, in which the wires carry both AC internet enabled device you want connected or in a electric power transmission and data simultaneously. spot that the Wi-Fi signals cannot reach. The first It can be a means of expanding an existing network adapter takes the Ethernet protocol used by your into other new places without new wiring, simply by router and converts it into a Powerline protocol that utilizing every power socket as internet port using uses electrical signals to send data through the wiring PLC adapter in addition to the ability of transforming in the house to the second device. -
Build a Superior Customer Experience Around Small Cells
BUILD A SUPERIOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AROUND SMALL CELLS REDUCE COSTS, BOOST CUSTOMER LOYALTY AND INCREASE ARPU WITH SOLUTIONS THAT STREAMLINE SMALL CELL OPERATIONS AND IMPROVE CUSTOMER CARE STRATEGIC WHITE PAPER Small cell technologies bring network operators new opportunities to address surging mobile data traffic, increasing indoor mobile device use and growing expectations relative to quality of experience (QoE). However, small cells also bring new levels of complexity to network deployment, operations and maintenance processes. To seize the small cell opportunity, operators need solutions that can take cost and complexity out of the network while delivering the superior QoE that enterprise and residential customers demand. On the operations side, this calls for solutions that can manage devices and services, handle diverse access technologies and work effectively in multivendor networks. On the customer side, it calls for solutions that can sustain a high QoE by supporting better and more proactive customer care. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction / 1 Using small cells to address mobile data growth / 1 Small cells bring new opportunities and challenges / 3 Building toward small cell standards / 5 Delivering a Superior Small Cell Experience / 6 Enhancing network performance / 6 Enhancing the customer experience / 7 Conclusion / 8 Abbreviations / 8 INTRODUCTION Mobile users are consuming more data than ever, but network operator revenues have failed to keep pace. The growing gap between mobile traffic and mobile revenue has operators searching for solutions that will allow them to plan and utilize their network deployments more efficiently. The current technology evolution path may not support prevailing traffic trends. Today, mobile data traffic growth stems mainly from residential and enterprise users who use their devices indoors. -
Generating Signals for Wireless Lans, Part I: IEEE 802.11B
Products: SMIQ, AMIQ, WinIQSIM™, SMIQK16, AMIQK16 Generating Signals for Wireless LANs, Part I: IEEE 802.11b With Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) already entering the mass markets, generating signals to WLAN standards will become increasingly important. Signal sources are needed in R&D (or production) to test RF modules, to evaluate basic receiver functionality or when new designs are being evolved. This Application Note focuses on the most commonly used standard IEEE 802.11b. Topics covered include technical aspects of the physical layers as well as details on configuring available signal sources. Subject to change – Gernot Bauer 8/2002 – 1GP49_1E Generating Signals for WLANs, Part I: 802.11b Contents 1 Introduction to Wireless LAN Systems......................................................................................3 2 The IEEE 802.11 and 11b Standards ..........................................................................................5 2.1 The 802.11 and 11b PHY ....................................................................................................6 2.1.1 Defined Transmission Methods.................................................................................6 2.1.1.1 Low Rate Modulation with Barker Spreading................................................7 2.1.1.2 High Rate CCK Modulation...........................................................................8 2.1.1.3 High Rate PBCC Modulation ........................................................................9 2.1.2 The PLCP..................................................................................................................9 -
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NBER WORKING PAPER SERIES THE RULES OF STANDARD SETTING ORGANIZATIONS: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS Benjamin Chiao Josh Lerner Jean Tirole Working Paper 11156 http://www.nber.org/papers/w11156 NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH 1050 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 February 2005 Harvard Business School and the National Science Foundation provided financial support. We thank seminar participants at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago/Kellogg “Standards and Public Policy” conference, Melbourne Business School, and the IDEI Conference on the Economics of the Internet and Software Industries for helpful comments, as well as Ken Krechmer, Mark Lemley, and Halla Yang. Research support was provided by Aurora Bryant, Vicky Chang, Seung-ju Paik, Mimi Tam, and Olga Trzebinska. All errors are our own.The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research. © 2005 by Benjamin Chiao, Josh Lerner, and Jean Tirole. All rights reserved. Short sections of text, not to exceed two paragraphs, may be quoted without explicit permission provided that full credit, including © notice, is given to the source. The Rules of Standard Setting Organizations: An Empirical Analysis Benjamin Chiao, Josh Lerner, and Jean Tirole NBER Working Paper No. 11156 February 2005 JEL No. L2, O3 ABSTRACT This paper empirically explores the procedures employed by standard-setting organizations. Consistent with Lerner-Tirole (2004), we find (a) a negative relationship between the extent to which an SSO is oriented to technology sponsors and the concession level required of sponsors and (b) a positive correlation between the sponsor-friendliness of the selected SSO and the quality of the standard. -
Americas Smart Homes Market – by Products, Services & Geography
MarketsandMarkets http://www.marketresearch.com/MarketsandMarkets-v3719/ Publisher Sample Phone: 800.298.5699 (US) or +1.240.747.3093 or +1.240.747.3093 (Int'l) Hours: Monday - Thursday: 5:30am - 6:30pm EST Fridays: 5:30am - 5:30pm EST Email: [email protected] MarketResearch.com AMERICAS SMART HOME MARKET By Products (Security, Access, Lighting, Entertainment, Energy Management, HVAC, and Ballast & Battery Pack), Services (Installation & Repair, Renovation & Customization) & Geography Analysis & Forecasts (2013 – 2020) MarketsandMarkets [email protected] www.marketsandmarkets.com Americas Smart Homes Market – By Products, Services & Geography - Analysis & Forecast (2013 – 2020) MarketsandMarkets is a global market research and consulting company based in the U.S. We publish strategically analyzed market research reports and serve as a business intelligence partner to Fortune 500 companies across the world. MarketsandMarkets also provides multi-client reports, company profiles, databases, and custom research services. MarketsandMarkets covers thirteen industry verticals, including advanced materials, automotive and transportation, banking and financial services, biotechnology, chemicals, consumer goods, energy and power, food and beverages, industrial automation, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor and electronics, and telecommunications and IT. Copyright © 2013 MarketsandMarkets All Rights Reserved. This document contains highly confidential information and is the sole property of MarketsandMarkets. No part of it may be circulated, copied, quoted, or otherwise reproduced without the approval of MarketsandMarkets. MarketsandMarkets Sample Pages | 1 Americas Smart Homes Market – By Products, Services & Geography - Analysis & Forecast (2013 – 2020) 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 KEY TAKE-AWAY • Americas Smart Homes Market by products, services, and geography market statistics with detailed classifications and splits by revenue. • Analysis of the Americas Smart Homes market by products with a special focus on high growth areas. -
Authors:M. Emmendorfer, S. Shupe, D. Cummings, T. Cloonancontributors:Z. Maricevic, M. Schemmann, B. Dawson, V. Mutalik, J.Howe, A
NEXT GENERATION - CABLE ACCESS NETWORK AN EXAMINATION OF THE DRIVERS, NETWORK OPTIONS, AND MIGRATION STRATEGIES FOR THE ALL-IP NEXT GENERATION – CABLE ACCESS NETWORK Authors:M. Emmendorfer, S. Shupe, D. Cummings, T. CloonanContributors:Z. Maricevic, M. Schemmann, B. Dawson, V. Mutalik, J.Howe, A. Al-Banna,and F. O'Keeffe ARRIS ABSTRACT to rise at an alarming rate. Cable Operators like the United Kingdom's Virgin The Cable Industry is facing a Mediaannounced in April 2011 an Internet decade of unprecedented change in the areas speed trial of up to 1.5 Gbps downstream of video and high-speed Internet services. and 150 Mbps upstream [1].The cable This change,driven by competition and competitor Verizonis reportedly exploring consumer demand, will transform the cable plans to upgrade its FiOS system to XG- network end-to-end. This paper will focus PON, the 10 Gbps downstream and 2.5 entirely on what we are calling the Next Gbps upstream technology [2]. New Generation Cable Access entrants in the video distribution space are Network,examining the business drivers, capitalizing on the network investments network options, and migrations strategies in made by the telecom industry, forcing the access layer of the data and HFC changes in their video delivery network as network to provide more IP-based capacity well as the high-speed data network. A key to and from the home. The document covers challenge the cable industry will face in the in-depth the core business drivers and the future will be offering PON-like IP-based technical options spanning animmense area capacity in the downstream and the of network disciplines and technologies, upstream to consumers, while leveraging thus we have included a comprehensive their existing coaxial network.