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Enterprise Internet of Things Handbook
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Enterprise Internet of Things Handbook

by Arvind Ravulavaru
April 2018
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
332 pages
8h 5m
English
Packt Publishing
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Pros and cons of using fog computing in the IoT

Now let's quickly look at the pros and cons of this approach.

  • Pros:
    • Ideal for multiple devices connected to a network.
    • The range between the edge router and hub is not a factor because these smart devices or edge nodes use long range or mesh-based communication.
    • All the edge nodes run a protocol such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, or Z-Wave, which are power-efficient and can run a CR2032 battery for years together.
    • The availability of the internet is not a factor for this smart network to work. The edge router is capable of taking on the role of a mini-cloud to emulate all its features.
  • Cons:
    • The biggest con in a system like this is the necessity for a consumer to buy an edge router even though ...
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ISBN: 9781788838399Supplemental Content