Improving Wireless PAN Support in Linux Kernel

Explore the advancements in Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) support in this conference talk by Miquèl Raynal from Bootlin. Dive into the world of IoT devices, focusing on Zigbee and 6lowpan sensors built on the IEEE 802.15.4 specification. Learn about the existing Linux kernel support for WPAN and discover the recent improvements in MAC-related operations. Understand the importance of peer management procedures in making these networks adaptive and resilient. Gain insights into the scanning procedure that enables PAN controllers to detect compatible devices, paving the way for starred network configurations. Examine the new APIs facilitating device discovery and get an up-to-date overview of WPAN support in the mainline kernel.