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IoT Gateway

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IoT Gateway is a next-generation platform engineered to simplify the deployment, management, and monitoring of Industrial IoT infrastructures. Built on robust open-source technologies, it delivers a comprehensive solution—from automated provisioning to real-time observability—making it ideal for both remote facilities and industrial deployments.

Why IoT Gateway?

  • Effortless Deployment: USB-free, zero-touch setup with network booting and centralized provisioning
  • Streamlined Management: Full control over system configuration, container deployment, and network settings through a user-friendly web interface
  • Robust Observability: Real-time monitoring, centralized logging, and advanced performance dashboards
  • Seamless Recovery: Automated backups, live debugging, and rapid restoration
  • Flexible Integration: Connect OT devices with Layer 2 VPN and bidirectional MQTT synchronization

Core Capabilities

Provisioning & Automation

  • USB-Free Setup with iPXE network booting
  • Automated Provisioning via Ansible Forms and JSON-configured playbooks
  • GitOps-Powered Stack Deployment with automated Notion sync
  • Customizable OpenWRT Base Image (~100MB) with modular updates

Management & Monitoring

  • Intuitive Web-Based System Management for Docker containers, firewall rules, and network settings
  • Grafana Alloy Suite with Mimir and Loki for unified logging and metrics
  • Uptime Kuma & Autokuma for automated service monitoring
  • Real-time dashboards with Prometheus-compatible endpoints

Networking & Connectivity

  • Secure Networking via ZeroTier VPN and bridged networks
  • Layer 2 VPN for non-IP-compatible industrial devices
  • Unified Namespace with bidirectional MQTT synchronization (Mosquitto ↔ EMQX)

Recovery & Debugging

  • Automated Backups with Duplicati for disk imaging and snapshots
  • Zero-Touch Recovery via network boot
  • Remote Live Debugging with Clonezilla environment and SSH access

Technical Architecture

IoT Gateway bridges Operational Technology (OT) and cellular networks with:

  • Isolated communications for HMIs, PLCs, and manufacturing assets
  • Expandable connectivity with Ethernet switches
  • Layer 2 VPN for remote device discovery and management
  • Git-integrated Node-RED automation

The Team

Developed by industry experts at Industry 4.0 Systems:

  • Raimon Figueras
  • Nestor Lopez
  • Oriol Rius

For more information, visit the project website or explore our GitHub repository.