august 23, 2011 webcast the complex anatomy of the home network
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Home networks are no longer composed of a desktop computer, a printer and maybe a laptop. They have grown tremendously in the last few years and their complexity now resembles business networks. If you want to learn just how complex home networks are today and what are the main challenges of home networking, don't hesitate to join this webcast. Presenterd by: Ciprian RusenTRANSCRIPT
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THE COMPLEX ANATOMY OF THE HOME NETWORK
By: Ciprian Adrian Rusen
www.7tutorials.com
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INTRODUCING CIPRIAN RUSEN
Technology Enthusiast:- Tech Book Author- Tech Blogger- Tech Project Manager- Tech Engineer &
Consultant
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INTRODUCING THE WEBCAST
Home Networks:– How many
computers?–What operating
systems?– Other connected
devices?– Security solutions?– Common frustration
sources?–Weird/rare
problems?
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Visitors from:- 7tutorials.com- tinyhacker.com- windows7hacker.co
m- 4sysops.com- raymond.cc/forum- Twitter- Facebook- Hacker News- StumbleUpon- Konkurs.ro
OUR SOURCES
March 2011685 valid answers:- 50% - US- 7% each – UK &
Canada- 4% each –
Australia, Romania & India
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INTRODUCING…
YOU!
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On what continent are you based?• Africa• Asia• Australia• Europe• Latina America• North America
Write down you country in the chat window.
SURVEY
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Do you work in IT?• Yes• No
Do you have a home network (as in 2 or more computers connected together)?• Yes• No
Are you already familiar with our study on home networks?• Yes• No
SURVEY
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HOW THIS IS GOING TO WORK?
Quick questions – during the session
Dedicated Q&A at the end
Surprise @ Closure
• Me talking• Asking you questions• Exchanging answers
• Me talking• Asking you questions• Exchanging answers
• Me talking• Asking you questions• Exchanging answers
• Me talking• Asking you questions• Exchanging answers
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HOW MANY COMPUTERS ARE THERE IN A HOME NETWORK?
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How many computers do you have in your home network?(desktop, laptop, netbook, server)• 1• 2• 3• 4• 5• More than 5
SURVEY
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HOW MANY COMPUTERS ARE THERE IN A HOME NETWORK?
3.80%
13.28%
18.98%
21.31%
14.89%
27.74% 1 computer2 computers3 computers4 computers5 computersmore than 5 computers
AVERAGE – 4,13
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HOW MANY COMPUTERS ARE THERE IN A HOME NETWORK?
4 COMPUTERS
21
1
Forester Researchhttp://bit.ly/pjmDYn
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Home
Home & Work
Maxmobility
US Census Bureau – 3,19 people/family
http://1.usa.gov/nt3gEd
DISTRIBUTION OF COMPUTERS
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OPERATING SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTION ACROSS HOME NETWORKS
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Which operating systems are you using in your home network?(select all that apply)• Windows 7• Windows Vista• Windows XP• Linux (any distribution)• Mac OS X• Windows Home Server• Windows Server 2008• Other
SURVEY
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OPERATING SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTION ACROSS HOME NETWORKS
90.07%
21.31%
55.47%
30.22%16.50%12.85%
4.96%3.94%
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OPERATING SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTION ACROSS HOME NETWORKS
• Both Windows 7 & Linux have better adoption in home networks
• Linux is generally used in larger home networks (4 or more computers)
• Windows XP mostly used on older computers (not necessarily installed on newly purchased ones)
• Networks with a high number of computers and devices are likely to include a Home Server
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CONNECTING THE HOME NETWORK TO THE INTERNET
• ADSL or SDSL modem• Cable modem• Fiber connection• Satellite• Etc.
EVERYONE NEEDS A ROUTER
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What kind of device connects your home to the Internet?• Router (purchased by you)• Router (provided by the ISP)• Other
SURVEY
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CONNECTING THE HOME NETWORK TO THE INTERNET
65.55%
32.70%
1.75%
Router (purchased by owner)
Router (provided by the Internet Service Provider)
Other
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DEVICES INTERACTING WITH THE HOME NETWORK
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What other devices interact with at least one of the computers in your home?(select all that apply)• Printers• Scanners• External hard disks• Media players• Phones• Consoles• Tables• Digital Video & Photo Cameras• Other
SURVEY
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DEVICES INTERACTING WITH THE HOME NETWORK
Printers
Scanners
External hard disks
Media players (TIVO, Apple TV, Google TV, WD TV Live Hub, Sky+, etc.)
Phones (both smartphones & normal ones)
Consoles (Wii, Xbox, PS3, etc.)
Tablets (e.g. iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Viewsonic ViewPad, etc.)
Digital Video & Photo Cameras
Other
87.30%
56.79%
69.78%
36.06%
65.11%
48.91%
22.34%
41.02%
4.96%
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DEVICES INTERACTING WITH THE HOME NETWORKPeople owning a home network
have a very digital lifestyle:
• Printers present in almost all home networks
• Scanners have become surprisingly common (all-in-one devices)
• Smartphones are used more frequently than digital cameras – confirms study by iSupply: http://bit.ly/nNyTxe
• Gaming consoles are present in half of home networks
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SECURING THE HOME NETWORK
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What kind of security solutions are you using to protect the computers on your network?(select all that apply)• Antivirus only• Firewall only• Antispyware/Antimalware only• Independent Antivirus & Firewall
& Antimalware applications• Full Internet Security Suite• “Total” Security Suite (additional
features vs. standard)• None
SURVEY
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SECURING THE HOME NETWORK
Antivirus only
Firewall only
Antispyware/Antimalware only
Independent Antivirus & Firewall & Antimalware Applications
Full Internet Security Suite
"Total" Security Suite: Suite + Backup & other features
None
52.70%
31.39%
13.14%
31.68%
18.69%
5.99%
3.07%
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SECURING THE HOME NETWORK
• Home network owners are security cautious
• Networks with no protection contain mostly Linux or Mac OS X based computers
• Commercial solutions have less market share than free security products
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FRUSTRATION SOURCES FOR HOME NETWORK
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Which are your main sources of frustration when working with the home network?(select all that apply)• Network hardware & equipment• Wireless connection• Incompatibility between diverse
operating systems• Understanding networking features
available in different operating systems
• Security solutions blocking networking features
• Sharing devices over the network• Connecting my phone(s) with my
computer(s)• Connecting my gaming console with
my computer(s) over the network• None
SURVEY
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FRUSTRATION SOURCES FOR HOME NETWORK
Network hardware & equipment
Wireless connection
Incompatibility between diverse operating systems
Understanding networking features available in different operating systems
Security solutions blocking networking features
Sharing devices over the network
Connecting my phone(s) with my computer(s)
Connecting my gaming console with my computer(s) over the network
None
22.92%
34.74%
27.30%
15.62%
21.75%
25.55%
5.99%
4.67%
2.92%
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FRUSTRATION SOURCES FOR HOME NETWORK Internet Service Providers are very
often a frustration source:- Poor customer service- Low bandwidth (especially in
US)- Poor quality of networking
devices
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• 4 computers / network• Windows 7 is in almost all home
networks• Home network owners tend to
purchase their own router• Families with a home network
have a very digital lifestyle• Home networks are secured with
free software more often than with commercial software
• Top problems: wireless connections & ISPs
• Complexity of home networks resembles small businesses
SUMMARY
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GIVEAWAY
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• Network cables: https://secure.flickr.com/photos/pascalcharest/308357541/
• Computer: https://secure.flickr.com/photos/fensterbme/5074895283/
• Point!: https://secure.flickr.com/photos/a2gemma/1448178195/
• Family in Arizona After Sundown: https://secure.flickr.com/photos/pyrat_wesly/5253193889/
• Netger router glowing: https://secure.flickr.com/photos/mattjnewman/2520106295/
• Imperial Art Appreciation: Blue: https://secure.flickr.com/photos/jdhancock/3797279045/
• Other sources: Wikipedia & Microsoft Office Gallery
PHOTO CREDITS
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