How Wi-SUN enables scalable, reliable networking for smart cities

To this end, consider consider the Wireless Smart Ubiquitous Network (Wi-SUN), a sub-1 gigahertz (GHz), scalable, standards-based wireless mesh network that enables flexible device integration and responsive performance.

For smart city applications such as smart metering, public infrastructure, and environmental monitoring, this low-power, wide-area network (LPWAN) can support long-term deployments.

Among the many wireless protocols I’ve encountered, Wi-SUN combines several features that align particularly well with smart city networking.

For example, the XB-WSB-RM-001 (Figure 1) micro-mount module (for North American markets) is designed for integration into smart city networks.

Digi’s Wi-SUN modules also support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connections for remote provisioning and direct communication with nearby BLE sensors.