ZigBee和6LowPan——基于IEEE 802.15.4的两种新技术

Research of ZigBee and 6LowPan Based on IEEE 802.15.4

IEEE 802．15．4是一种新兴的低速率、短距离无线标准,基于它可以产生许多令人激动不已的新技术。其中,ZigBee和 6LowPan就是典型的代表。在详细分析了 IEEE 802．15．4标准、ZigBee和6LowPan这两种新技术各自的特点之后,重点介绍了这两种技术互联互通时需要考虑的因素, 并探讨了两种可行的互通方案。最后,还对这两种技术在工业、家庭及办公自动化等领域的应用前景做了分析和展望,指出二者的融合是一个必然的趋势。

The IEEE 802.15.4 is a new standard, which is designed for the low rate and short distance wireless technology. There are some new exciting technologies based on it. The ZigBee and 6LowPan are typical examples. After analyzing the IEEE 802.15.4 standard and the features, of ZigBee and 6LowPan, this paper particularly introduces the interoperability between ZigBee and 6LowPan networks and put forward two feasible interpretable schemes. At last, it also analyzes and predicts the application prospect of these two technologies in the area of industry, family and office automation. Besides, it points out that the interoperability between ZigBee and 6LowPan networks is an inevitable trend.