Connect Devices to Internet

Need to turn lights on or off from anywhere in the world? Need to monitor the environment of a building from anywhere in the world? Need access from your smart phone? How about a tablet or PC? The WiNet Gateway is an industrial grade solution that completely manages the difficult task of connecting many small, low-cost devices to the internet, giving you a custom web page for every device.

One Interface for All Devices!

The WiNet Gateway provides a simple, easy to manage, web interface capable of talking to many devices throughout a building. The WiNet Gateway plugs into your router through an Ethernet connection, acting as a web server. WiNet then links your router to all available devices in your local area. In just a few minutes, WiNet web pages can be used to monitor sensors and control relays.

WiNet Local Communications

WiNet speaks to your Router or Wireless Router (depending on your setup) and automatically discovers compatible Ethernet, Web-I, or Wi-Fi devices connected to your local area network. A separate button is created for each device that is discovered, each button takes you into the web pages that control the device you have chosen.

WiNet also talks to any Digi 802.15.4 wireless devices within range. Simply add the serial number of each remote device into the configuration web page and WiNet will give you web access within seconds. Also included is Digi ZigBee Mesh Networking. The first version of firmware does not support mesh networking, but the hardware is in place for future firmware upgrades.

WiNet Remote Communications

WiNet does not require a static IP address. By default, WiNet communicates connectivity information to our SignalSwitch.com server (you can turn this off if you prefer). The WiNet Gateway is easily accessed from http://link.signalswitch.com/mac_address_of_your_winet_gateway. Of course if you have a static IP address, the WiNet gateway is easily accessed in the same way any other server would be.

How Many Users?

WiNet was designed from the ground up for one user to talk to many devices. The question should really be, "How many users at one time?" The WiNet Gateway is a small embedded server, capable of serving up web pages to 20 users with ease. And if you plan to have 20 people clicking on relays now and then, no problem. However, if you need constant communication to a remote device several times per second, then no more than one or two users may use the WiNet Gateway at one time.

Staying Connected

Getting you connected is easy with the WiNet Gateway. But keeping you connected is our highest priority. The WiNet Gateway does not require a static IP address for remote access. Power outages and internet IP address changes are a part of regular life, and the WiNet Gateway has dedicated firmware that works to re-establish a lost connection whenever possible.

Fine Print

Port Forwarding is an essential requirement for connecting the WiNet Gateway to the internet. Users should be capable of configuring the Port Forwarding settings of your router. Every device connected to the WiNet Gateway will be assigned a dedicated Port number. To access devices remotely, each port must be forwarded on your router. For more information, please visit: IORelay.com/WiNet

Looking Backward... Thinking Forward

It took several dedicated engineers over a year to develop the firmware for the WiNet Gateway, and over that year, we found out exactly how difficult this task really is. While it only took a few months to get it working, our engineering efforts were focused on stability and connectivity to multiple low-cost devices. To our knowledge, there is nothing on the market like the WiNet Gateway. But then again, we have always been a niche company servicing niche applications. Like all technologies, this project will never be complete. While it does not have everything we wanted in the first release, it does give you an insight into a bright future. We have big plans and grand ideas for the WiNet Gateway... and now the foundation has been built, it's time to build in a new direction.