International Journal of Computer Applications |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 183 - Number 5 |
Year of Publication: 2021 |
Authors: Olivia Haring, Sylvia Worlali Azumah, Nelly Elsayed |
10.5120/ijca2021921311 |
Olivia Haring, Sylvia Worlali Azumah, Nelly Elsayed . A Review of Network Evolution towards a Smart Connected World. International Journal of Computer Applications. 183, 5 ( May 2021), 1-8. DOI=10.5120/ijca2021921311
With the rapid innovations in technology, wireless internetconnected devices are more ubiquitous than ever and can be found in virtually every aspect of both our personal and professional lives. In this paper, we propose a comprehensive literature review that focuses on various network components that create connectivity among different devices, specifically Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and how these devices helped usher in the 4th Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0. This paper focuses on the protocols, architecture, uses, security concerns, and solutions used in these network technologies, as well as their differences and similarities.