At Vincular, we specialize in regulatory compliance, including WPC approval for devices like 6LoWPAN. This approval is crucial for devices using wireless communication to operate smoothly within India’s regulatory framework. By obtaining WPC approval for your 6LoWPAN devices through Vincular, you ensure meeting all compliance requirements, allowing you to enter the Indian market seamlessly.    

6LoWPAN, which stands for IPv6 over Low-Power Wireless Personal Area Networks, is a communication protocol that allows IPv6 packets to be sent over low-power wireless networks. This means even small devices with limited power and processing capabilities can connect to the Internet.    

The idea behind 6LoWPAN is simple: the Internet Protocol (IP) should be accessible to all devices, no matter how small or constrained they are. IPv6, the latest version of the Internet Protocol, offers a much larger address space than the older IPv4. This larger address space is essential as the number of connected devices continues to grow.     

6LoWPAN Operating Frequency and Ranges    

6LoWPAN operates using the IEEE 802.15 standard in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. Here are some key specifications:  

• Outdoor Range: Up to 200 meters  

• Data Rate: Up to 200 kbps  

• Maximum Number of Nodes: 100  

This setup allows 6LoWPAN to efficiently support a wide range of low-power IoT devices, boosting reliable communication over moderate distances with a sufficient data rate for multiple applications.        

6LoWPAN is highly versatile and can be used in various applications, including:  

• Wireless Sensor Networks  

• Home Automation  

• Smart Agriculture  

• Industrial Monitoring  

• IPv6 Packet Transmission   

Advantages of 6LoWPAN  

• Energy Efficiency: 6LoWPAN is designed with a focus on energy efficiency, making it well-suited for battery-operated devices and sensors.    

By minimising the amount of data transmitted and optimising communication protocols, 6LoWPAN helps extend the battery life of IoT devices.   

•   Interoperability: 6LoWPAN enables interoperability among different types of devices and networks, allowing them to seamlessly communicate with each other. This interoperability is crucial for building a diverse and integrated IoT ecosystem.    

• Scalability: The use of IPv6 in 6LoWPAN ensures a large address space, supporting the scalability required for the ever-expanding number of IoT devices.

This scalability is vital as the IoT ecosystem continues to grow. As the IoT ecosystem continues to evolve, 6LoWPAN is likely to remain a key technology, facilitating the seamless communication of low-power devices in a connected world. 

So, are your 6LoWPAN devices compliant for the Indian market?  

Contact us: 

• wireless@vincular.in
• +91 80888 05577

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