Performance Evaluation of a Single-Hop LoRa IoT Network

The integration of Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWANs) with the Internet of Things (IoT) presents transformative potential for enhancing network performance metrics such as range, throughput, resource efficiency, and security. In this work, we model and evaluate the performance of a single-hop LoRa network for communicating IoT devices with LoRa gateways. We analytically describe the performance bottlenecks that occur during simultaneous access by multiple stations with diverse spreading factors and their effect on successful transmission. This work aims to set a new direction for future research and practical implementations of LPWAN-assisted IoT networks in diverse applications.