Using an edge device as a gateway
An IoT Edge device performs protocol translation by acting as an intermediary that can understand and convert data between different communication protocols used by IoT devices and the central data center or cloud. This capability is crucial in IoT systems where various devices may communicate using different protocols, and it’s necessary to establish interoperability and ensure a seamless data flow between them.
Here’s how an IoT Edge device typically performs protocol translation:
- Data collection: The IoT Edge device first collects data from the local IoT devices within its network. These devices could be using different communication protocols, such as MQTT, CoAP, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Modbus, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, or various proprietary protocols.
- Protocol detection: Upon receiving data from the IoT devices, the edge device examines the incoming data packets to identify the source communication protocol. It needs to recognize...
