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Network protocols are typically divided into several distinct layers according to their responsibilities, which together form a protocol stack. Each layer has precisely defined interfaces, which permits flexible updates and changes in the software and hardware implementations in a modular manner. A WSN communication protocol stack comprises typically MAC, routing, and transport protocols. This chapter describes the design concepts and typical approaches in these protocol layers.
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Suhonen, J., Kohvakka, M., Kaseva, V., Hämäläinen, T.D., Hännikäinen, M. (2012). Communication Protocols. In: Low-Power Wireless Sensor Networks. SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering(). Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-2173-3_4
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