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Abstract : With the increased deployment of IoT networks in different applications, the need to develop resource-efficient IoT networks arises. The traditional networks based on a single communication and connectivity protocol (either wired or wireless) fail to serve the dynamic requirements of the IoT. Heterogeneous networks combining wired (Ethernet, Power Line Communication, etc.) and wireless (ZigBee, Wi-Fi, etc.) protocols are the future networks that will serve the purpose of IoT in the best possible manner. A real-world test bed analysis is essential to analyze and enhance the efficiency of hybrid wired and wireless-based heterogeneous networks. The paper presents an experimental investigation of traditional wired and hybrid (partially wired and wireless) networks based on IoT architectures. The results depict a reduction in the PDR (packet delivery ratio) and an increase in the packet loss rate for hybrid topology compared to a completely wired architecture.