Connecting IoT Hub using MQTT client tools

In this recipe, we will use a MQTTBox tool as the MQTT client. So, instead of creating code-based application, we will be using a tool to establish connectivity with the IoT Hub and then create the publisher, as well as subscribe to send and receive data respectively.

Getting ready

We will download the Windows-based installer and configure the MQTTBox tool. Also, we will need the device explorer tool, which we can use to generate the shared secure keys or to send any data to the MQTT client.

Basically, this tool is nothing but a simulator in place of a real device connecting over MQTT protocol. This way, we can test the connectivity with the IoT Hub and send some dummy data to verify any connectivity issues and resolve them.

How to do it...

Lets configure and use MQTT client tool:

1. Download and install the MQTTBox tool from http://workswithweb.com/html/mqttbox/downloads.html.
2. Click on the Create MQTT Client to create a new connection:

MQTT client connection...