HomeRF™ and SWAP
- 1 October 1998
- journal article
- Published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) in ACM SIGMOBILE Mobile Computing and Communications Review
- Vol. 2 (4) , 28-37
- https://doi.org/10.1145/1321400.1321401
Abstract
The Shared Wireless Aaccess Protocol (SWAP) specification for wireless voice and data networking within the home will enable a new class of mobile consumer devices that draw from the power and content of the Internet and the Home PC. If cable modems and xDSL represent the "last mile" access to the home, then HomeRFTM's mission with SWAP could be called the "very last 150 feet" within and around the home. HomeRFTM has the broad backing of the major corporate stakeholders for networking within the home and is optimized specifically for the cost/performance point needed for consumers. The technology leverages the existing PC-industry infrastructure around the Internet, TCP/IP and Ethernet and adds a standard way to connect to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) for voice telephony. First products should appear in late 1999 and future versions with enhanced features and/or higher data rates should follow by 1--2 years.Keywords
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