Within computer networking, JenNet-IP software is an enhanced 6LoWPAN network layer for ultra-low-power

802.15.4 IEEE 802.15.4 is a technical standard which defines the operation of a low-rate wireless personal area network (LR-WPAN). It specifies the physical layer and media access control for LR-WPANs, and is maintained by the IEEE 802.15 working group, ...

based wireless networking. Using a "mesh-under" networking approach, JenNet-IP is designed to enable the

Internet of Things The Internet of things (IoT) describes physical objects (or groups of such objects) with sensors, processing ability, software and other technologies that connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the Internet or other comm ...

and can serve wireless networks in excess of 500 nodes. In May 2011,

NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) is a Dutch semiconductor designer and manufacturer with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company employs approximately 31,000 people in more than 30 countries. NXP reported revenue of $11.06 billion in 2 ...

announced its intent to release JenNet-IP software, developed by wireless semiconductor company Jennic which it acquired in July 2010, under an open source license.

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JenNet-IP wireless networking for the 'Internet of Things'
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