Optimized LoRaWAN Architectures: Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Long-Range Connectivity in IoT Networks for Sustainable, Low-Power Solutions and Future Integrations with Edge Computing and 5G
Nishant Anand1, Pritee Parwekar2, Aditi Sharma3*
1,2Department of CSE, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ghaziabad, India
3Department of Computer Sc. and Engg., Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India
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Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) has expanded rapidly, allowing for a network of sensors and gadgets to collect and share information to make people's lives easier and more convenient. As the Internet of Things (IoT) grows, however, energy efficiency becomes a major issue, especially for portable and wireless gadgets. Low-power, long-range communication capabilities are needed, and Long-Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) has emerged as a viable solution to meet this need. This study provides an in-depth analysis of the LoRaWAN-based, low-power Internet of Things. The suggested network architecture is optimized for low power consumption and high connectivity for numerous Internet of Things (IoT) use cases. This low-power Internet of Things network relies on LoRaWAN gateways, end devices, and a server to function. LoRaWAN is a technology that enables the low-power, long-range transmission of data packets. The results show that the optimized case and non-optimized case have a delivery ratio of 0.85 to 0.73 from node 100 to 500. LoRaWAN significantly reduces energy usage compared to conventional IoT connectivity alternatives, making it a fantastic option for battery-powered devices in far-flung or limited-resource locations. Finally, the adoption of LoRaWAN provides a viable solution to address the energy efficiency concerns in IoT networks, hence allowing for sustainable, long-lasting IoT installations and enabling a wide variety of new applications within the IoT ecosystem. Furthermore, addresses the potential applications of this technology in the future, including upgrades and integration with other technologies like edge computing and 5G networks. |
Emails: na5835@srmist.edu.in; priteep@srmist.edu.in; aditi.sharma@ieee.org
Received: October 08, 2023 Revised: February 16, 2024 Accepted: June 22, 2024
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT); Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN); Energy Efficiency; Sustainability; Smart Cities, Low-power Communication.