IT 377 GRADUATE RESEARCH PAPER ON “ZIGBEE TECHNOLOGY” BY: KAVYA GUPTA
1.ABSTRACT
The networking industry is experiencing new technologies every now and then. From the migration of wired to wireless networks, there are drastic changes in the way, networking was earlier perceived. Connecting devices in a multiple different ways is possible using new IEEE standards and protocols. The research paper aims at discussing some potential features of a wireless technology, ”ZigBee”, which in a way is similar to the Bluetooth. What is actually ZigBee?, Why do we need it ? and its acceptance in the market, are some of the questions which would be answered in the coming sections of this research
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It uses the mesh topology for transmitting data. This way it offers a secure way for communicating wirelessly with a number of other such devices.
The research project is aimed at studying ways in which this new technology is helpful for day-to-day communication needs. It focusses on the potential benefits that can be reaped by following this standard for wireless connectivity. The cons related to it need to be understood thoroughly so that it can be improved in its coming versions so that we may progress more in the wireless communication domain. Since it is based upon Layer 1 and part of layer 2 OSI Model, it may prove further useful to connect a number of devices.
3. TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
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