In Home Networks, the Residential Gateways (RG) are designated as the links between the access network or the service providers and the local area network. The RGs are being analyzed, developed and enhanced by research studies, standardization bodies or service providers, promoting a continued increase in capabilities. New market segments are being envisioned for the near future, such as the Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU), which offer interesting benefits for network-service providers and end-users. In this context, the Multi-Dwelling Gateways (MDG) will be a new kind of RG for the management of...