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Building Network Connectivity
Network connectivity is one of the critical enablers in Intelligent buildings, as no project can succeed without a reliable connection between devices, sensors, and platforms.
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Cellular Networks
Cellular networks use the same mobile networks as smartphones to enable communication for IoT devices. Although this type of network covers a vast area, cellular connectivity is often unavailable in places where IoT sensors are routinely deployed, such as inside utility closets or in the depths of a mine shaft. In addition, cellular-connected IoT devices require a lot more power and energy than some other types of wireless networks.
The LTE-M and Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) cellular wireless IoT protocols are gaining in popularity, with NB-IoT using less battery power and costing less than LTE-M but currently trailing in terms of coverage area.
Local and Personal Area Networks (LAN / PAN)
Personal area networks (PAN) and local area networks (LAN) cover relatively short distances and offer a cost-effective solution, but data transfer can be unreliable. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are two of the principal technologies used for IoT connectivity in networks of this type.
Wi-Fi can be used for applications that run in a local environment close to an access point or a distributed setting with multiple access points integrated into a more extensive network.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a more energy-efficient wireless network protocol but has slower transmission rates and is more limited in the amount of data it can transmit.
Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN)
Developed in response to cellular connectivity’s early challenges, LPWAN provides a more extended range than Wi-Fi and Bluetooth but uses less power than cellular. LoRaWAN (long-range wireless area network) is a commonly used IoT network protocol in this category, with low power requirements and relatively low-cost chipsets.
Mesh Networks
All the sensor nodes in a mesh network cooperate to distribute data amongst each other to reach the gateway. These networks are concise range and may require additional sensors throughout a building or repeaters to expand coverage. IoT applications that require instant messaging (such as smart lighting) can result in high power consumption. However, mesh networks are robust and easy to install, making them popular for IoT deployment inside buildings.
Single Pair Ethernet
SPE (Single Pair Ethernet) is an end-to-end industrial Ethernet technology taking over the old legacy of fieldbus networks and traditional Ethernet, and creating a path for IIoT, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0. With industrial communication technology getting advanced, demand for SPE is introduced and standardised, contributing to the single-pair ethernet market growth.
The 10-Base-T1S "Short Range" is ideal for computing, automotive, and industrial applications within a range of 25m, whereas the 10-Base-T1L"Long Range" is appropriate for IoT, Industrial areas such as factories, large warehouses, and others where the range is 1,000m.