Comparison of BLE and SparkLink SLE Protocols

Comparison of BLE and SparkLink SLE Protocols

The BLE protocol is established by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group and is widely used in short-range communication fields with low power requirements, such as smartwatches, fitness bands, smart lighting, and mice. The protocol is relatively mature. The SparkLink technology, introduced by Huawei, is a new wireless communication standard, with the SLE (SparkLink Low Energy) … Read more

Introduction to Ansible Basics and Simple Commands

Introduction to Ansible Basics and Simple Commands

1. Basic Introduction Ansible is a configuration management and application deployment tool developed in Python, which is now also shining in the field of automation management. It integrates the advantages of many established operation and maintenance tools, and Ansible can basically achieve the functionalities that Pubbet and Saltstack can provide. Pubbet and Chef are both … Read more

Using Wireshark for BLE Packet Sniffing

Using Wireshark for BLE Packet Sniffing

We previously discussed the basic installation, and today we will talk about usage.If the plugin is configured correctly and the device is functioning properly, after refreshing the interface list, find the corresponding device port, double-click it, and you will see the following interface.Wireshark main interface1. Selecting the Sniffing DeviceSniffing device selectionThis shows our sniffing devices. … Read more

NB-IoT: The Backbone of Future IoT or Just a Lost Cause?

NB-IoT: The Backbone of Future IoT or Just a Lost Cause?

Author: Qin Peng Published by the IoT Think Tank Please cite the source and origin Introduction Currently, NB can only serve as a supplementary means to meet specific application scenarios. There is no strong reason to achieve a nationwide NB network with no dead zones. 1. The Prosperity of NB In the eyes of many, … Read more

The Era of IoT Driven by NB-IoT/eMTC and LoRa: Everyone Can Become an ‘Operator’!

The Era of IoT Driven by NB-IoT/eMTC and LoRa: Everyone Can Become an 'Operator'!

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Reprint with source and origin indicated —— [Introduction] —— The greatest value of low-power wide-area networks lies in bringing new transformations to downstream demanders. Many industries and enterprises that have become ‘operators’ are based on the application of technologies such as NB-IoT/eMTC, LoRa, and the management of product … Read more

NB-IoT Dominates the Market, Cat 1 Rapidly Rises: Global Cellular IoT Module Data Analysis by IoT Analytics

NB-IoT Dominates the Market, Cat 1 Rapidly Rises: Global Cellular IoT Module Data Analysis by IoT Analytics

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Reprint with source and origin indicated Introduction Recently, the IoT market research organization IoT Analytics released the latest “Global Cellular IoT Module Tracking Report”. This article analyzes the market landscape and future trends over the past year based on this report. Recently, the IoT market research organization IoT … Read more

NB-IoT Accounts for 54%, LoRa Remains the Leader in Overseas Connections: Insights from the Latest LPWAN Research Report

NB-IoT Accounts for 54%, LoRa Remains the Leader in Overseas Connections: Insights from the Latest LPWAN Research Report

| Technology | Discussion | China’s leading media outlet in the telecommunications industry Author: Zhao Xiaofei Source: IoT Think Tank (iot101) Submission email for discussions: [email protected] The connection forms of the Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming increasingly diverse, with LPWAN being one of the most notable forms, catering to a large number of low-power … Read more

NB-IoT Applications: Making Agriculture Less Dependent on Weather

NB-IoT Applications: Making Agriculture Less Dependent on Weather

Source: ICT New Horizons – Smart City Special Edition, original title: “Shenzhou Agriculture: How NB-IoT Applications Empower Agricultural Digitalization,” by Zhang Dandan, President of Shenzhou Agriculture DC Agriculture. Trends and Potential of Agricultural Digitalization Compared to other industries, the current agricultural sector in China remains quite traditional, with relatively backward application of information technology. As … Read more

Analysis of Operators’ Betting Logic on NB-IoT and LoRa

Analysis of Operators' Betting Logic on NB-IoT and LoRa

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Reprint must indicate the source and origin —— [Introduction] —— Operators face a more complex environment in the low-power wide-area network field, with different choices for network deployment paths, including single-path choices and hybrid networking options. The low-power wide-area network is still evolving. As one of the core … Read more

An Overview of Public LoRaWAN Networks in China (April 2018)

An Overview of Public LoRaWAN Networks in China (April 2018)

↑ Click on the above“IoT Time and Space” to follow us LoRa technology is developing rapidly abroad. However, in China, the application of LoRa seems limited, primarily consisting of private applications with small coverage, existing as isolated islands. Nevertheless, there are occasionally metropolitan-level LoRa networks with extensive coverage. In this article, we will review the … Read more