DocAndersen
I have talked about bandwidth and home networks many times. To use the new PETA rules, I won’t use the old saying that describes over using a phrase. I will instead say when it comes to network conversations I’ve been putting a small saddle on a huge horse. The reality of the networks of tomorrow is the reality of intelligent networks. It starts, not with the physical network but with all the devices that are connected to the network. The network will have the ability to interact with both the device and with the destination. For example, if you are downloading your mail, there are things the network can do to help you. For example, in the future, you can view items on the server while downloading headers.
The concept is called Caching. There are many products available today that help with the network is caching. The future will bring smart caching. For example, if we know that you, like a home network user, log into your computer around 5 am every day, we can turn on the computer automatically at 4:30 and pre-load the things you normally do early in the morning. As I said, the intelligence of the network wouldn’t just be the physical network but the devices connected to the network as well as we consider that it also allows evaluating network and packet transfer types. To break that statement down we evaluate the critical nature of the information in packets.
If the information is critical but the normal transport method for that packet is done, route the packet to another type of connection. You probably have two networks in your home today. You most likely have a cellular network and either a Cable Modem, DSL or ADSL line, or a direct fiber connection. You could also have a Satellite uplink, but honestly, those are mostly for people living well outside of cities. For the most part most people have two connections in their home (one home network, one cellular). Intelligent home networks will support using either for critical information. What is critical information from your home? Well home security, video and video doorbells watching your front porch need to be sent no matter what. For devices the concept is mesh. I know about 10 other devices, and therefore I know about both ways to connect to the internet if needed.
The intelligent networks are coming!
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Do you have more than one internet connection in your home?
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Do you know which devices in your house are critical?
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Are you ready for the holiday you celebrate?
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Was very interesting to read about the upcoming reality of intelligent networks!!! And your marvellous photo creates such a cozy pre-holiday atmosphere!!!
Thank you for your kind words!
Great info. This will be my second Christmas with sad memories. I will just have a couple of Christmas decors and will probably spend time online as well.
sorry for your loss, that makes this time of year tougher I know.
Not much celebrating here at this time of year. But I am always glad to read of others enjoying the season with family and friends.
This time of year much be tough, I am so sorry Carol.
Various friendly facilities are increasingly coming to serve us.
What is your special event to joy on this holiday, Doc?
I would have to say it is the joy of being with family. The holidays are full of plans and traditions. We have a special breakfast and a special dinner on the big days. We go to movies, we hang out and take the time to talk!
I would have to say that the way you enjoy togetherness with family is great. I think that are things that are valuable in the family.
So true, so true! Family gives us so much
I won’t answer about caching and networking DSL ADSL and so on.. it is too technical.. But on Christmas I will be going home… but only for a weekend and be back here on Christmas day we have work. so that’s how I prepared for my holiday.
Work sometimes interferes with fun! Make sure you get a chance to relax!
work interferes with a lot of things and happiness, and vacation, and friends and lovelife, argh!
but I love my job.
I love my job as well, I figure it pays for the vacation, making the vacation better!
Love your tree photo a lot. Great information
Thanks! Always interesting when the decorations start!