Análise da aplicabilidade do uso de dispositivos IoT no monitoramento de redes de computadores

Abstract

Computer network monitoring is essential to ensure performance, security, and availability. However, small and medium-sized networks often face difficulties in adopting traditional SNMP-based solutions due to high costs, configuration complexity, and the need for dedicated infrastructure. This study proposes a more accessible alternative by analyzing the use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices for network monitoring through the SNMP protocol, focusing on the ESP8266 and the Raspberry Pi 4 as low-cost and easily integrated platforms. The research, of an experimental and exploratory nature, was carried out through practical tests and metric collection in a controlled environment, considering aspects such as stability, resource consumption, data traffic, and occurrence of failures. The central hypothesis is that, even with technical limitations, the analyzed devices can deliver satisfactory and scalable performance, proving to be viable for monitoring in small and medium-sized environments. It is expected that the combination of IoT and SNMP can reduce costs and simplify network management, although compatibility constraints and limited support for more advanced versions of the protocol must be acknowledged. keywords: Network