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Wireless Sensor Networks

Things to consider when switching Wireless Sensor Networks

When we are busy using wireless sensor networking, we may not realize whether we need to install or change to another wireless sensor networking. This can result in connectivity problems and may cause data transfer issues. Firstly, you must consider the directionality. This tells us which direction our data flows in, to and from the gateways. This way you will have the ability to alter the data and send it out as well.

The cost should also be considered as it is not easy to spend a lot of money on different wireless network sensors and you will lose out on your hard earned money. If the range is longer but there are few gateways, the cost will be low and vice versa. If your WSN is expensive as compared to other WSN technologies then you might want to switch from it to another one.

If the data transfer is very frequent then you may need a WSN which requires a lot of energy which will simply add on to the energy consumption, however, if you require a WSN to last for about 5 to 10 years then it will consume lower power considering the data transfer would also be less comparatively.

You should be very efficient with your data transfers as you must know the data usage that you require while operating a wireless sensors netwroking. Prepare yourselves with the time this process of switching technology may take and stepwise prepare your plan of installation.

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How to begin with sigfox

Sometimes users and employees may feel confused regarding sigfox and may not know from where to begin the process of using and working with sigfox as a global networking system, connecting various devices and hence interconnecting people all across the world. Whether you are concerned about their connectivity or whether you want to learn more about sigfox, you would always need a guideline to help you out with it. This article will guide you towards your aim by providing information regarding the procedure and mechanisms required to continue with sigfox.

The first step would be to learn more about sigfox and its partners and the way in which it operates. You must understand all the features of sigfox. This will be in your best interest if you want to learn more about sigfox technology.

Secondly, you can use the development kits provided by one of its partners in order to find out more about its technical advancements. The benefits of these kits include the fact that the users can send messages within seconds. Without any unnecessary workload, you can get an account on sigfox, such as skit and sipy.

You must also realize that you may need to see the coverage of sigfox in your area if you want a good accessibility. You can do this by looking at the coverage maps available on sigfox websites. If the area is under a roll out then you can rent base stations by contacting sigfox and get sigfox connectivity.

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wireless networks operate

What Makes wireless networks operate?

The main function of a wired and a wireless network is the same; it is to join a group of different computers or devices together.  We might want to think of their main function as different due to the visible difference of absence of wires; however, their primary serving purpose is the same! We can say that wireless network systems do not need costly wires to be installed in the building every now and then, which ultimately makes it easier to install, operate and use. It is also cheaper than wired networks. But we cannot ignore the fact that the concept of a purely wireless sensors network is virtual, as all networks can be traced down to a wired system in the end.

Wireless networks use radio waves to operate. The antenna uses an RF current to form an electromagnetic field which covers the space. The access point (AP) is a very important part of wireless networking. It is a device which transmits wireless signals. Computers then catch these signals. The AP is also known as the link between resources of a wired networking system.

Wireless network adapters are used to equip computers in order to allow them to detect these wireless sensors networking systems easily. They are usually installed inside modern devices, very old computers, and devices can also be capable of detecting signals if an old adapter is connected to them via the USB port which is available in all computers whether they are new or old.

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Sigfox Network

Sigfox! A perfect way to be secured in today’s challenging environment

The main concern while using the internet is the security, with this advancement the risk factor upsurges automatically. IoT suggestively enlarges the scale of cyber-attack, due to the absolute scale and complexity of the network. When it comes to vulnerability, each and every device which is connected to a network comes in a line where the risk factor is pretty high.

When it is about finding a way to get everything secured, it plays an essential role. Wondering what this new technology is?

Sigfox is more like a sensor, which recognizes and detects the threat, not just this to face this challenge it I always active and it actually works on security via following proper systematic channel and process. This technology works upon resolving all the challenges which can be harmful to the devices, but also for all the other networks.

The element which makes Sigfox  network unique in all aspects is the design and one of the most powerful elements i.e. offering a secured platform all over the globe which makes it stand out in today’s challenging environment.

Another aspect which makes this device risk free is, the connected devices are shielded by a very stringent firewall, which protects all the connected devices from harmful viruses or security breaching elements.

Nothing is secure these days on every step red alert are visible but with great effort and expert skills, Sigfox has made it possible for us to explore the internet without any hassle or barriers. The high-tech laws and principles are designed exclusively for the SIgfox protocol and infrastructure. Which applies to all the network operators, cloud-based services, IoT applications and much more. The main purpose is to secure everything from being harmed.

Before this, we all were surrounded by a danger zone, but after Sigfox technology existence the risk factor has dropped down.

Get connected with Sigfox and explore a whole new world!

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What Makes LoRaWAN Unique and Beneficial

What Makes LoRaWAN Unique and Beneficial For Daily Networking Process

For us, the most important part is having internet facility 24/7 in our access and along with this we are surrounded by hundreds of wireless sensors and actuators in our daily life. In today's era, the most important element which plays an essential role in our life is LoRaWAN, a unique system which has made it possible for us to get work with high density and large range and above this an energy saving network.

Wondering how is this even possible? Need not to stress yourself, avail all with great LoRaWAN systems which are designed to deliver the best of all.  These low power wireless sensor Networks are the ones consisting of sensors which are scattered in an ad hoc manner and the perform their task to sense Physical phenomenon to make get the final result relevant in all manner. Beyond this aspect, these network sensors are more helpful with their protocols and algorithms with the great and unique capabilities of self-organizing.

For us everything revolves around wireless network connections, which includes 4G services and Wi-Fi to be précised which has made it even possible for us to explore online world, even while we are away from LAN or other wire connections and this has only been possible because of Long Range and high-density systems which are available in the best form to get the best at fast track.

Advantages of Having Wireless Sensor Connections

-    First and the most common advantage of such wireless sensors and network is this is can be installed at any time on any device in short span of time.

-    Wireless sensor networks are not just a connection or a system, it works as a life support. These connections are designed to work in a hostile and harsh environment where wired networks can’t be deployed.

-    Positivity of having wireless network connection around is this that wireless network connections are scalable, which can be measured and this element is the only reason for health application success, including structural Health Monitoring, as with great connectivity sources final results can be accurate.

-    Another positivity about such wireless sensors is this that less wiring is required, as a centralized monitoring is being processed which allow various signals to travel long distances.

-    Through LoRaWAN Wireless sensors multiple devices can be connected at any time and any other connection available on the wireless network, will not be disturbed in any manner.

With such wireless connections and sensors, our life has become more exposed, as via this exploring online world has been easier and convenient. Not just this with efficient sensor networks, monitoring all the activities accurately is what these sensors are designed for.

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Sigfox Helps In Staying Updated With Iot

How Sigfox Helps In Staying Updated With Iot

Sigfox is a low power band wireless technology. This networking technology can support a world of connecting devices. This is a cellular style system for providing low power and low data rate, and offers low cost communications for the devices that are remotely connected.

It grows your innovation strategy and turns the digital transformation of your
business into a reality. It adds value to different business activities. This technology is used for wide area object networking. In this technology the objects that communicate will send the data to the Sigfox Gateway/Base Station that will in return decode and send the same to the cloud. Different interfaces connect the cloud with the IT servers according to different applications. 

On the basis of the application of usage, it supports two way communication between object and IT server. It covers wide area low data rate applications use this technology.

Application Areas Of This Technology

This technology is applied in the following areas

Home and consumer goods

Smart metering

Healthcare  

Transportation ( Automotive management )

Remote monitoring and control

Security

Retail including POS (point of sale), shelf updating, etc

How It provides benefits?

This technology provides the benefits in the following ways.

It is lightweight protocol and is capable of handling smaller messages in a better way. 26 bytes are used to transport 12 bytes of data so as compared to traditional wireless system it uses less protocol. In the traditional wireless system, 40 bytes are used in transporting the data of 12 bytes.

As less data is transmitted, so it needs less energy so the battery life will be improved.

As there is less overhead, the user data will have more space to be transported so the network capacity will be increased to a greater extent.

It accommodates more channels as it is ultra narrow band technology as compared to wideband wireless systems. Because of this, it will use physical channel in much better way. It helps in achieving more network capacity.

Wide coverage area is supported by this technology and it is good for low data rate applications.

With the help of this technology the cost of network operations and ownership is low.

It offers improved coverage with the help of higher budget link.

This technology is used in many applications for example cellular connectivity, smart city, automotive, etc.

We can communicate with the equipments that are buried underground with the help of this technology. 

The technology makes use of the signal processing algorithms for offering protection against different kinds of interferences.

As sigfox sensors technology is offered by a private company, so it offers access to its service and infrastructure but its charges are arranged in a different manner. Network access is calculated on the basis of the amount of IoT devices that you want to connect.

It offers the benefits of less expensive hardware. This cheap hardware makes sense because the company which is behind the technology usually benefits from network subscriptions.

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LoRa Private Network?

How To Build Your Own LoRa Private Network?

LoRa, a wide-area network solution has become very interesting due to its range of kilometers and low power consumption. Telecom operators are moving towards networks and it is possible to set up your own network. we will explain what you need to build a private network.

What You Need

This network has four parts i.e. devices, gateways, an application and a network service.

For hardware, the same devices and gateways are needed as they are required to set up a Wi-Fi network. Gateways scan the spectrum and capture LoRa sensors packets. All gateways that are within range of a device receive the signal and data is then forwarded to a network service for handling the packet.

The packets are reduplicated when multiple gateways receive the same packet, the message is then decrypted features are handled. The decrypted data is then forwarded to your application. Sometimes you can run parts of the network like the application server when network service provider allows you.

The hardware that you need include:

Gateways.

Devices.

Software needed include device firmware, a network service and an app.

Note:  This network uses different frequency depending on the regions. You should confirm that your gateways and devices are legal in your jurisdiction.

Choosing A Gateway

You can choose different gateways but the best ones include Kerlink Wirnet station and MultiTech conduit.

One gateway is enough for development purposes but you need two in case of production deployment due to the dark spots in your network.

Choosing A Device

You also have to build devices. If Mbed OS is used, you can either use a development board with a Transceiver. You can also use bed OS 5 Enabled development board together with a shield.

Note: Always order the hardware that works in your region.

Network server

You need a server for the software that understands the protocol and do the interpretation of the data sent by the device. You can use your own and there are also companies offering the service of building network servers and handling everything on your behalf.

A network server does not store the data but only processes it but it need to store your messages somewhere. You can catch its service through an MQTT client and pass the data to the cloud service.

The Gateway Set Up

Configure the gateway and scan the spectrum by installing software and forward all packets to the network server. You need to set up the gateways mentioned above. You need Kerlink Wirnet stations and for conduit configuration, you have to enable DHCP.

After you set up the gateways, register the gateway by signing up for an account at The Things Network. Go to the dashboard page and register the gateways by filling in the details.

If Kerlink Wirnet station is used then choose I’m using the legacy packet forwarder and enter the EUI of the gateway.

The gateway has been created.

Building A Device

Now you need to build the device.