Mininet-WPAN: Enabling WPAN and IoT Emulations with 802.15.4 Support
Resumo
The rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has created a significant demand for reliable and scalable emulation platforms capable of supporting low-power, wireless networks. In this context, IEEE 802.15.4 has emerged as a key protocol for enabling Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) in IoT applications. This paper introduces Mininet-WPAN, an extension of the Mininet-WiFi emulator designed to support IEEE 802.15.4-based networks through the integration of the mac802154 Linux wireless device driver. Mininet-WPAN enables emulation of WPANs, allowing researchers and developers to explore and optimize various network configurations and protocols, including the Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks (RPL). We present three use cases demonstrating Mininet-WPAN’s ability to emulate RPL in both storing and non-storing modes, showcasing its flexibility for IoT research. By offering lightweight virtualization, Software-Defined Networking (SDN) integration, and customizable network interfaces, Mininet-WPAN provides a powerful tool for advancing the development of IoT networks. This work also contributes to the open-source community by making the platform freely available for further research and innovation in low-power wireless communication.
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