Practical Internet of Things Networking

Rolando Herrero holds a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University where he specialized in communications and signal processing. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA) and from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) respectively. For over 20 years, he has been involved in several research and development positions within the telecommunication and industrial control markets specializing in media and data processing, packetization and transmission. This work has led to well over 20 patents as well as multiple conference and journal papers in areas ranging from Real Time Communications to IoT applied to UAVs. He is the founder of L7TR, a solutions company specialized in IoT communication technologies. He is also adjunct professor at Northeastern University where he lectures on IoT, signal processing and communications.

Introduction.- Part I: Theoretical Background.- Understanding IoT.- Traditional Networking.- IoT Networking.- Part II: WPAN Technologies.- Ethernet/IEEE 802.11.- IEEE 802.15.4.- BLE.- Part III: LPWAN Technologies and Beyond.- LoRa.- NB-IoT and LTE-M.- Advanced Topics.- Conclusion.

"Practical Internet of Things networking is a valuable resource for thoselooking to deepen their understanding of IoT networks. Its detailed examination of thelayered architecture, combined with real-world examples and a focus on emergingtechnologies, makes it a worthwhile read for both professionals and enthusiasts in thefield. However, readers should be prepared for its technical depth and the need to stayupdated with the fast-paced changes in IoT technology." (Mihailescu Marius Iulian, Computing Reviews, April 30, 2024)