What is it?

The GW1 is a ‌dual-mode Bluetooth & Wi-Fi 4 gateway‌ engineered for large-scale IoT deployments requiring ‌real-time data aggregation and edge-to-cloud connectivity‌. Built on the ‌Nordic nRF52832‌ (Bluetooth 5.0) and ‌ESP32‌ (Wi-Fi 150Mbps) chipsets, it delivers ‌-97dBm接收灵敏度‌ to capture BLE broadcasts from up to ‌50 meters‌, even in dense industrial environments. With triple uplink protocols (‌MQTT/HTTP/WebSocket‌), ‌POE support‌, and an industrial-grade operating range (‌-20°C to +60°C‌), it serves as a resilient hub for asset tracking, smart factories, and indoor positioning systems.

Why did you make it?

Enterprises demand ‌unified gateways‌ to bridge fragmented Bluetooth sensor networks with cloud platforms, especially in environments like warehouses or factories where Wi-Fi coexistence and scalability are critical. The GW1 addresses this with ‌multi-protocol filtering‌ (directed/non-directed BLE broadcasts) and ‌RSSI-based data prioritization‌, enabling real-time decision-making without overloading networks. Its ‌dual power options (5V/2A USB or 15W IEEE 802.3af POE)‌ ensure deployment flexibility in hard-to-reach ceilings or outdoor installations.

What makes it special?

The GW1 redefines edge connectivity with unmatched versatility:

Nordic nRF52832 supremacy‌: Ultra-high接收灵敏度 (-97dBm) captures faint signals from distant beacons, expanding coverage by ‌30% vs. standard gateways‌. ESP32 Wi-Fi 4 efficiency‌: 150Mbps throughput minimizes latency when uploading data from 100+ concurrent BLE devices. Industrial endurance‌: Operates in extreme temperatures (-20°C~60°C) with a built-in watchdog for crash recovery in 24/7 environments. Protocol agility‌: Simultaneously parse ‌directed broadcasts‌ (e.g., emergency alerts) and ‌non-connectable‌ data packets (e.g., sensor telemetry).

Technical advancements‌:

Cortex-M4 processing‌: 32-bit ARM core handles ‌1Mbps/2Mbps BLE speeds‌ while managing Wi-Fi/Ethernet uplinks without packet loss. Dynamic RSSI filtering‌: Isolate signals from priority zones (e.g., warehouse Section A) by ignoring weak RSSI values. Zero-downtime updates‌: ‌OTA firmware upgrades‌ ensure continuous operation during feature rollouts. Ethernet robustness‌: Full-duplex 100Mbps PoE support eliminates power cabling hassles in industrial racks. Implementation Flexibility Smart warehouses‌: Track pallets via BLE beacons while streaming location data to cloud WMS via MQTT. Factory automation‌: Monitor machinery health sensors (vibration/temperature) through HTTP uplinks to on-premise servers. Indoor navigation‌: Deploy ceiling-mounted GW1 units to triangulate BLE tags in airports or hospitals via WebSocket APIs. Parking optimization‌: Detect vehicle-mounted beacons in garages and relay occupancy data to municipal traffic systems. OEM Customization Hardware‌: Custom enclosures for hazardous environments (e.g., ATEX-rated casings). Software‌: Whitelabel mobile apps for configuring RSSI thresholds or broadcast filters. Integration‌: Preloaded TLS/SSL encryption for HIPAA/GDPR-compliant healthcare deployments.

The GW1 bridges ‌BLE edge networks‌ and ‌enterprise cloud infrastructure‌, offering industries a future-proof gateway to digitize operations at scale—where reliability, protocol agility, and industrial resilience are non-negotiable.