The world's first book has been released on 6LoWPAN technology

- December 07

OULU, FINLAND--(Nov 30th) - The world's first book has been released on 6LoWPAN technology titled "6LoWPAN: The Wireless Embedded Internet" and published by John Wiley & Sons. Written by Sensinode's co-founder Zach Shelby and Prof. Carsten Bormann of Universität Bremen, it is aimed at helping professionals and students to understand and use IPv6 technology over low-power wireless networks. Vint Cerf describes the book as follows, "It is stunningly thorough and takes readers meticulously through the design, configuration and operation of IPv6-based, low-power, potentially mobile radio-based networking."

The book provides an overview of the 6LoWPAN family of standards, architecture, and related wireless and Internet technology. Starting with an overview of the IPv6 Internet of Things, readers are offered an insight into how these technologies fit together into a complete architecture. The 6LoWPAN format and related standards are then covered in detail. In addition, the book discusses the building and operation of 6LoWPAN networks, including bootstrapping, routing, security, Internet ingration, mobility and application protocols. Furthermore, implementation aspects of 6LoWPAN are covered. Accompanying course and exercise material is provided on-line, making the book indispensible for training and teaching about 6LoWPAN technology.

More information:

http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470747994.html
http://6lowpan.net

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