Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks (RPL)

The Routing Protocol for Low Power and Lossy Networks (RPL) is an IPv6 routing protocol. The protocol is specially designed for wireless networks whose general weak point is the loss of data packets. By means of the protocol, network routes are determined quickly and routing knowledge is exchanged rapidly. The task of the RPL is to ensure the continuous functioning of the communication. The routing protocol maintains this even if individual components are no longer functional due to extreme environmental conditions (heat, cold).