CIT 4402 – INTERNET OF THINGS

a) Explain the two major problems that all network mobility solutions aim to address? [4 marks]
b) A city-wide IoT deployment requires device management, which should include the features
of provisioning, device configuration, software upgrades, and fault management. The devices
are constrained with limited bandwidth, memory, storage, and processing. Identify the
protocol that is suitable for achieving this task? Explain your answer [4 marks]
c) An IoT-based sensor network installation in a smart home requires the integration of 40,000+
devices wirelessly. The aspect of low power consumption is also crucial in such a scenario,
along with the requirement for inbuilt encryption of the data being transmitted over the
network. Which wireless connectivity solution is suitable for this installation? Justify your
answer? [6 marks]
d) A smart–home installation requires high-bandwidth applications for monitoring intruders
visually. The installation requires the use of multiple wired and wireless cameras integrated
into a central hub within the home. Which network connectivity solution would be suitable for
such an installation? Justify your answer. [6 marks]
e) Highlight two areas of application for the following connectivity technologies. [4 marks]
(i) LoRaWAN
(ii) Wi-Fi
(iii) Cellular
f) IPv6 uses a 128-bit address, allowing 2128 Addresses. In decimal, how many IPv6 addresses
exist? How many IPv6 Addresses could each human have? Why do we need billions of
addresses for each human being? [4 marks]
g) What is the importance of standard APIs to the success of loT? [2 marks]