Protocol and technology guide

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Low-power IPv6 mesh designed for Matter, smart-home devices and border routers.

CategoryIPv6 mesh
Range10–30 m per hop
PowerLow
TopologyMesh

Typical use

Matter sensors, lighting, locks

Implementation checklist

1
Confirm certification

Check the exact product model, firmware and certification database rather than assuming a logo guarantees compatibility.

2
Map the transport

Separate the application standard from the physical transport, hub, border router and cloud dependency.

3
Verify the ecosystem

Test the app, account region, sharing, automation and offline behaviour before deployment.