IoT Network Access and Physical Layer
Section outline
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At the end of this topic, you should be able to:
•Understand the concept of network access in IoT, including different communication technologies used to connect IoT.•Identify and describe various physical layer protocols commonly used in IoT, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, and cellular technologies.•Explain the considerations involved in selecting appropriate network access and physical layer protocols for specific IoT applications, considering factors such as range, power consumption, data rate, scalability and security.•Examine emerging trends and advancements in IoT network access and physical layer protocols, such as 5G, NB-IoT, and LPWAN technologies, and their potential implications for IoT deployments. -
•Name some different wired and wireless communication technologies used to connect IoT devices.•Explain the factors to consider when selecting network access and physical layer protocols for specific IoT applications.•Provide three examples of IoT applications and the network access and physical layer protocols that would be appropriate for them.
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