Connect your devices

Here are a few examples of uses associated with certain types of network:

• For a networked printer in the office, use LAN ;
• The same goes for connected fridges (for the cold chain) and air conditioning, with a view to regulating energy consumption.
• For a connected bulb, socket or switch, use the PAN network;
• To connect parking spaces in a shopping center, the LPWAN network is the preferred choice;
• The same goes for monitoring air quality in a classroom, or remote reading of water meters and managing the risk of Legionella in collective hot water.
• Finally, for the transport of goods in containers by sea, the choice of network is satellite.

The path of data in the IoT takes place in several stages. It is first collected by an iot sensor, which transmits it to an antenna (or router). This antenna serves as a relay and conducts the data to a data warehouse in the cloud for storage. Once analyzed and interpreted, the data is rendered in a so-called “intelligent” way and made available on dedicated data visualization interfaces.

It’s important to know that networks can be short-range (from a few centimetres to a few metres), or long-range (from ten metres to several kilometers).

Don’t forget to secure data flows with the Private APN :

The private APN (Access Point Name) lets you communicate with the SIM transmitter fleet without using the Internet. This way, the connections are controlled and security is reinforced.

LoRaWAN stands for “Long Range Wide – Area Network”. LoRa technology also stands for “Long Range”.

Synox, a member of the LoRa Alliance, offers you a low-cost, easy-to-deploy infrastructure based on LoRaWAN technology.

The LoRaWAN standard, based on LoRa technology, offers a number of advantages for efficiently connecting a wide variety of objects requiring high autonomy and low feedback volumes.

1. It is bidirectional, enabling sensors to transmit information as well as receive it.
2. It enables objects to be geolocated, without the need for on-board GPS.
3. Optimizing energy consumption means that objects can be more autonomous, as the network consumes less energy.
4. LoRaWAN™ is an open standard that enables interoperability between heterogeneous sensors and systems.
5. It is particularly suitable for smart cities wishing to deploy their own private infrastructure or for industrial sectors.

Phone SIMs and M2M (Machine-to-Machine) SIMs are both used to connect devices to the cellular network, but their applications and functionalities diverge significantly.

Traditional SIMs are designed for telephony and personal data transfer, and are commonly used by individuals in smartphones and tablets. They facilitate voice communication, text messaging and Internet access.

M2M cards, on the other hand, are dedicated to professional applications (sometimes called “industrial” or BtoB), in the field of IoT (Internet of Things) technology. They enable industrial equipment and IoT sensors to be connected to the Internet without direct human intervention. They are rugged, designed to operate in extreme conditions and offer reliable connectivity over long periods to both sedentary and mobile devices.

The advantage of M2M SIMs lies in their centralized management via web platforms, enabling efficient control of a vast fleet of connected devices and their SIMs. These platforms offer advanced diagnostic and management functions, accessible via APIs for easy integration into existing systems.

They sometimes communicate via private APN networks, for greater security, as their data is more sensitive. Often multi-operator, to guarantee continuity of service for professionals in industry, construction, security, personal services and local authorities, these M2M cards are indispensable for many uses. As for M2M subscriptions, they are often mutualized or tiered, to adapt to customer use cases.