Protocols for the Internet of Things

Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices, and as this network grows, so does the need for an effective and safe protocol. Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are advancing quickly to meet the demand for the characteristics needed by applications, such as coverage area, scalability, transmission data rate, and applicability, referring to the designs of protocols. This is because of the vast range of uses and diversity of features required to meet an application. This article offers a thorough analysis of IoT protocols, including a comprehensive explanation of each protocol categorized by long- and short-distance coverage. For every set of protocols, a comparative analysis is carried out to offer insights into their traits, constraints, and behavior.

Keywords: IoT, Short Range Protocols, Long Range Protocols, LPWAN, LR-WPANs.