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Exploring IoT Networks

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The layered architecture also applies to IoT architectures. This chapter introduces the two main networking families that exist in the context of IoT architectures. Understating these families is very important because these layers will be deployed in hands-on scenarios later in this book. Specifically, this chapter explores relevant physical and link layers associated with these families. In addition, the chapter also addresses the importance of IPv6 adaptation and how it relates to the underlying protocols. Finally, the chapter explores two main technologies that provide session management and enable the interaction between devices and application.

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Herrero, R. (2023). Exploring IoT Networks. In: Practical Internet of Things Networking. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28443-4_3

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