This standard defines an IP-enabled network for connecting cluster networks to a whole-home broadband distribution backbone in order to facilitate integrated operation of appliances and networked components. The distribution network in this standard is based on IEEE 1394. This network will accommodate Ethernet as an attached network via a bridge, and directly with the introduction of IEEE 1394c. The network defined in this standard is called the Versatile Home Network (VHN Home Network). The VHN Home Network provides a flexible and open network architecture and.