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2.1.2 <strong>ZigBee</strong> Protocol<br />
The <strong>ZigBee</strong> network layer stack sits on top of IEEE 802.15.4 standard<br />
Medium Access Control (MAC) and PHY layers (refer to Figure 5). The<br />
MAC and PHY layers contain the RF and communication components that<br />
communicate with other devices. The <strong>ZigBee</strong> stack contains the networking<br />
layer, an application support sub-layer and a security service provider (SSP)<br />
[8].<br />
Figure 5: <strong>ZigBee</strong> Stack Layer [9]<br />
The IEEE 802.15.4 and <strong>ZigBee</strong> protocols have their own limitation and<br />
advantages. The main limitation <strong>for</strong> both protocols is a low data rate<br />
(narrower bandwidth) (refer to Figure 6). There<strong>for</strong>e these protocols are only<br />
suitable <strong>for</strong> low data transmission applications.<br />
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