A Multi-Hop Routing Solution for Low Latency and Energy Efficiency in Large-Scale LoRa IoT
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https://doi.org/10.15837/ijccc.2025.3.6501Keywords:
multi-hop routing, low latency, energy efficiency, large-scale LoRa IoTAbstract
This paper presents a novel multi-hop routing approach for large-scale LoRa IoT networks that aims to solve the challenges of low latency and energy efficiency. The proposed protocol seeks to minimize energy usage and enable wirelessly data transfer by utilizing the unique features of LoRa communication technology. To ensure reliable communication in a multi-hop context, the protocol includes a dynamic routing mechanism that optimizes network latency and prevents data packet collisions. Furthermore, scalability is another important consideration since it permits the flexible addition of new nodes. The simulation results show that the proposed approach is effective, which shows improved energy savings, less latency, and strong flexibility. These results offer a promising solution for optimizing the performance of large-scale LoRa IoT deployments.
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