LoRa, cellular connection, BLE or Wi-Fi
LoRa may suit field nodes with low data volumes and energy requirements; network topology and message frequency follow the use case. LoRa and LoRaWAN have different scopes: choosing LoRaWAN also brings the network server, gateway and device joining procedure into the design. The appropriate approach is determined for the complete system to be installed.
For 4G/5G, operator coverage, modem capabilities, antenna and energy consumption are examined together. BLE may suit nearby setup and device interaction, while Wi-Fi may provide access to an existing local network. Field performance is not promised solely from a module's catalogue range; connection checks are planned in the actual environment.
- Data amount, latency and power budget
- Antenna, coverage and installation conditions
- Network topology and device connection method