Residential Gateways (synonymous with service gateways, home gateways, and access devices) are a key part of the home networking solution. They provide a platform for integrating different broadband access technologies and several home networking solutions.
Based on the geographic, market, and consumer needs, several gateways will evolve. Combinations supporting one or many broadband access types and several home networking technologies will make this a difficult market to predict. The leading technologies for residential gateways include digital modems, PCs, gaming consoles, set-top boxes, and SOHO routers/home servers.
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