Open AccessResearch on Enhancing RPL for Improved Performance in IOT Networks
Author(s) -
Hangkum Sao Chang*,
Maitreyee Dutta
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of innovative technology and exploring engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2278-3075
DOI - 10.35940/ijitee.l3058.1081219
Subject(s) - ipv6 , routing protocol , computer science , computer network , lossy compression , network packet , the internet , ipv4 , throughput , packet loss , wireless , telecommunications , world wide web , artificial intelligence
RPL (IPv6 Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Net- works) was developed by IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) as the protocol for LLNs (low power and lossy networks) that comprise of resource constrained components such as those used in Internet of Things applications. Since then the research community and the industry have come up with many enhancements of RPL aimed at achieving a diverse range of objectives that include better performance under heavy traffic loads, higher throughput, lower packet loss, energy conservation, longer network lifetime, mobility of nodes and enhanced security. This paper presents a review of the various methods proposed to achieve these objectives. A comparative review and a taxonomy of these methods are presented in this paper. We aim to provide valuable insights into RPL and present the foundation for future works.