What is this BS EN 62608-1 - Multimedia home network configuration about?
BS EN 62608-1 discusses multimedia home network configuration and basic Reference model with a focus on the system model.
BS EN 62608-1 is the first part of the BS EN 62608 multi-series standard on multimedia home network configuration that specifies the basic reference model to configure devices connected to a home network with a configuration framework for network applications running on such devices.
BS EN 62608-1 applies to devices that are connected via cables and switched on and that support the IP protocol. The reference model covers inside and outside network connectivity.
Who is BS EN 62608-1 - Multimedia home network configuration for?
BS EN 62608-1 on multimedia home network configuration is useful for:
- Smart home devices manufacturers
- Smart home devices suppliers and retailers
- Developers of multimedia home network
Why should you use BS EN 62608-1 - Multimedia home network configuration?
As well as electronic power, network connectivity is necessary in order to use electronic devices at home. Some applications running on the devices do not work without an inside and outside network. When a device connects to a home network, an appropriate network service needs to already be in place.
BS EN 62608-1 complements the multimedia home gateway by enabling the establishment of network connections automatically. BS EN 62608-1 specifies the system model and functions that each component should support. BS EN 62608-1 defines the configurator that manages the configuration information of equipment connected to a home network and the configured agent that is managed by the configurator.
BS EN 62608-1 helps improve interoperability between multimedia home network devices.