August 23, 2011 webcast the complex anatomy of the home network

THE COMPLEX ANATOMY OF THE HOME NETWORK

By: Ciprian Adrian Rusen

www.7tutorials.com

INTRODUCING CIPRIAN RUSEN

Technology Enthusiast:- Tech Book Author- Tech Blogger- Tech Project Manager- Tech Engineer &

Consultant

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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OUR SOURCES

March 2011685 valid answers:- 50% - US- 7% each – UK &

Canada- 4% each –

Australia, Romania & India

INTRODUCING…

YOU!

On what continent are you based?• Africa• Asia• Australia• Europe• Latina America• North America

Write down you country in the chat window.

SURVEY

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

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

HOW MANY COMPUTERS ARE THERE IN A HOME NETWORK?

How many computers do you have in your home network?(desktop, laptop, netbook, server)• 1• 2• 3• 4• 5• More than 5

SURVEY

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

HOW MANY COMPUTERS ARE THERE IN A HOME NETWORK?

4 COMPUTERS

21

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Home

Home & Work

Maxmobility

US Census Bureau – 3,19 people/family

http://1.usa.gov/nt3gEd

DISTRIBUTION OF COMPUTERS

OPERATING SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTION ACROSS HOME NETWORKS

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

OPERATING SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTION ACROSS HOME NETWORKS

90.07%

21.31%

55.47%

30.22%16.50%12.85%

4.96%3.94%

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

CONNECTING THE HOME NETWORK TO THE INTERNET

• ADSL or SDSL modem• Cable modem• Fiber connection• Satellite• Etc.

EVERYONE NEEDS A ROUTER

What kind of device connects your home to the Internet?• Router (purchased by you)• Router (provided by the ISP)• Other

SURVEY

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

DEVICES INTERACTING WITH THE HOME NETWORK

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

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%

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

SECURING THE HOME NETWORK

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

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%

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

FRUSTRATION SOURCES FOR HOME NETWORK

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

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%

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

• 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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