An Overview of LoRaWAN
Biswajit Paul
Abstract
LoRa is an IoT enabling technology which is particularly suitable for low data rate applications. The technology can achieve extended network coverage while operating in unlicensed ISM band and falls into the category of LowPowerWideAreaNetworks (LPWANs) technologies. Among the noncellular based LPWAN enabling technologies, LoRa has got remarkable attention due to its fast adoption by industries. LoRa through wireless modulation enables the endnodes to establish long distance communication while LoRaWAN refers to the communication protocol and system architecture. In this paper, an overview of LoRaWAN is presented.
Topics & Concepts
LPWANComputer scienceInternet of ThingsComputer networkWide area networkWirelessArchitectureProtocol (science)TelecommunicationsComputer securityAlternative medicineMedicineVisual artsPathologyArtIoT Networks and ProtocolsWireless Body Area NetworksBluetooth and Wireless Communication Technologies