TITLE:
Optimizing Resource Management for IoT Devices in Constrained Environments
AUTHORS:
Sadia Islam Nilima, Md Khokan Bhuyan, Md Kamruzzaman, Jahanara Akter, Rakibul Hasan, Fatema Tuz Johora
KEYWORDS:
Internet of Things, Resource Constraint, IPv6 Protocol, IP-Based Network Management, Network Management Protocol, Network Configuration Protocol
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Computer and Communications,
Vol.12 No.8,
August
22,
2024
ABSTRACT: Embedded computing device implementation on the Internet of Things (IoT) requires careful assessment of their intrinsic resource limitations. These constraints are not limited to memory and processing capabilities but extend to the network interfaces, particularly due to the low-power radio standards that these devices typically employ. The IPv6 protocol is shown to be a strong option for guaranteeing interoperability in the IoT, mostly because of its large address space, the range of current IP-based protocols, and its intrinsic versatility. Considering these benefits, we investigate if current IP-based network management protocols can be implemented on devices with limited resources. We investigate the resource needs in particular for implementing Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) on an 8-bit AVR-based device. Our investigation reveals the specific memory and processing demands of these protocols, providing valuable insights into their practicality and efficiency in constrained IoT environments. This study underscores the potential and challenges of leveraging IPv6-based network management protocols to enhance the functionality and interoperability of IoT devices while operating within stringent resource limitations.