M2M and IoT Blog by Larry Bellehumeur

In today's digital world, wireless network security is more important than ever before. With the rise of Wi-Fi technology and the increasing number of wireless devices, our homes, workplaces, and public spaces are becoming more interconnected. However, this increased connectivity also comes with potential risks, as cybercriminals can exploit vulnerabilities in wireless networks to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data...

ELA Sensors are developed by a company called ELA Innovation based in France. They specializes in developing innovative temperature, humidity, proximity and other physical data points. Their sensors are designed to capture data with high accuracy and reliability, making them ideal for a range of applications. Temperature is a crucial factor in many industries, from food production and transportation to...

Before we get into Cradlepoint routers, lets talk cellular connectivity in general. Cellular or LTE Routers have always been vital instruments for wireless connectivity. Their job is to direct, or route, data between one network and another. Without them, few computers would be able to access the internet. Computer usage has exploded in the last few decades, and today, almost...

What is LoRaWAN? The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming industries, businesses, and lives. With the proliferation of connected devices, there is a need for efficient communication between them. Enter LoRaWan technology — an open-standard protocol developed to enable businesses and individuals to communicate across long distances using low data rates at a minimal cost. This powerful technology provides reliable...

A revolution in connectivity and streaming, Bluetooth is now a household name. Used by countless devices around the world, many people rely on Bluetooth to stream music, information, and even locations. Understanding how they work, however, is another story. Most users aren't aware of the inner workings of their Bluetooth devices, which can make it challenging to get the most...

Anyone who has ever had to set their cell phone or cellular router configurations has seen the option for APN. But what is an APN, or access point name?  The access point name on a mobile device is the identity of the gateway between a cellular network and another computer network, usually the public internet. It provides access to data...

With the advent of wireless technology, fixed wireless access (FWA) has become popular for providing high-speed, high-capacity connectivity to fixed locations. Fixed wireless access is a type of 4G LTE or 5G service that provides area-wide coverage and access to multimedia services. Businesses and homes can use FWA to connect to the internet. FWA uses radio waves to connect an external...

VLAN trunking is an efficient way to configure your network to help your data flow as efficiently as possible — but how does it actually work? Novotech has the answers. What is VLAN Trunking? Let us explain. In our data-rich world, it's common to find networks needing more efficient transmission capacity than what one-to-one links can provide. Engineers and...

Are you looking to purchase a cellular router and need to compare routers? Researching these devices can be overwhelming. A lot of complexity comes with trying to understand all the features you should look at. This article breaks them down into fundamental elements — security, speed, bandwidth, antennas, and frequency channels — so you can be an informed consumer when...

Do you struggle to configure a WAN router (wide area network router)? Setting up WAN routers can be difficult, especially if you don't have experience with similar configuration projects. The good news is that WAN routers offer many important benefits once configured. Not only do they provide secure access and remote control over your computer networks at multiple locations...