INTRODUCTION TO MULTITECH GATEWAYS

Overview

MultiTech is a well-established manufacturer of Industrial IoT (IIoT) communication devices, specialising in LoRaWAN®, cellular, Ethernet, and edge computing gateways. Their gateway portfolio is widely used in smart buildings, energy monitoring, environmental monitoring, healthcare, manufacturing, and smart city applications.

MultiTech gateways provide a secure and scalable method of collecting data from remote sensors and field devices before forwarding that information to cloud platforms, Building Management Systems (BMS), analytics platforms, or enterprise applications. The gateways combine edge processing, protocol conversion, local intelligence, and remote device management capabilities.

Why Choose MultiTech Gateways?

Key Benefits

• Industrial-grade hardware designed for 24/7 operation

• LoRaWAN® network support for long-range, low-power devices

• Cellular and Ethernet backhaul options

• Edge computing via mPower™ Edge Intelligence

• Secure remote management using DeviceHQ®

• Integration with cloud platforms and private network deployments

• Suitable for indoor and outdoor deployments depending on model

MultiTech Gateway Product Families

1. Conduit® Gateway Series (MTCDT)

The Conduit® is MultiTech's flagship configurable industrial IoT gateway and is commonly deployed in smart building and industrial environments.

Features

• LoRaWAN® support

• 4G LTE or Ethernet connectivity

• GNSS location services

• Optional Wi-Fi / Bluetooth

• Local edge processing

• DeviceHQ® remote management

Typical Applications

• Energy monitoring

• Smart building integration

• Utility metering

• Environmental monitoring

• Healthcare estates

Product Information

MultiTech Conduit® Gateway Family

https://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-conduit

Popular Models

2. Conduit® IP67 Base Station

The Conduit IP67 is designed specifically for outdoor LoRaWAN deployments and is housed within a rugged weatherproof enclosure.

Features

• IP67-rated enclosure

• LoRaWAN® network support

• Ethernet or LTE backhaul

• Pole, wall, or mast mounting

• Suitable for harsh environmental conditions

Typical Applications

• Campus-wide monitoring

• Water utilities

• Smart cities

• Outdoor environmental sensing

• Solar farms

Product Information

https://multitech.com/all-products/cellular/cellular-gateways/conduit-ip67-base-station/

Benefits

• Expands LoRaWAN coverage over large areas

• Resistant to rain, dust, moisture, and temperature extremes

• Supports thousands of LoRaWAN end devices

3. Conduit® IP67 200 Series

The latest evolution of the outdoor Conduit platform, providing enhanced thermal performance and simplified maintenance.

Features

• Improved enclosure design

• External SIM access

• Ethernet or LTE connectivity

• GNSS support

• Enhanced thermal management

Product Information

https://multitech.com/all-products/cellular/cellular-gateways/conduit-ip67-200-series/

Suitable For

• Large-scale outdoor LoRaWAN networks

• Healthcare campuses

• Local authority infrastructure

• Renewable energy installations

• Multi-building estates

4. MultiTech DeviceHQ®

Although not a gateway itself, DeviceHQ is a cloud-based management platform used extensively alongside MultiTech gateways.

Functions

• Remote monitoring

• Firmware updates

• Application deployment

• Device diagnostics

• Configuration backup

Product Information

https://multitech.com/all-products/software-management/devicehq/

MultiTech Ecosystem Components

MultiTech gateways commonly connect to:

Sensors

• MultiTech mDot™

• MultiTech xDot®

• LoRaWAN sensors from third-party manufacturers

Connectivity

• LoRaWAN®

• Ethernet

• 4G LTE

• Wi-Fi

• Bluetooth

Software

• mPower™ Edge Intelligence

• DeviceHQ®

• Azure IoT Hub

• AWS IoT

• Private LoRaWAN Network Servers

Forest Rock Use Cases

Within Forest Rock deployments, MultiTech gateways are typically used for:

• Smart hospital infrastructure

• Energy and utility monitoring

• Environmental sensing

• Water temperature monitoring

• LoRaWAN expansion across campuses

• Integration with Niagara N4 platforms

• MQTT and cloud-based data collection architectures

Useful Links

Manufacturer Resources

MultiTech Home https://www.multitech.com

Conduit Gateway Family https://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-conduit

Conduit IP67 Base Station https://multitech.com/all-products/cellular/cellular-gateways/conduit-ip67-base-station/

Conduit IP67 200 Series https://multitech.com/all-products/cellular/cellular-gateways/conduit-ip67-200-series/

Developer Resources https://www.multitech.net/developer/products/conduit-base-station-and-conduit-base-station-series-200/

DeviceHQ https://multitech.com/all-products/software-management/devicehq/

Summary

MultiTech gateways provide a scalable and reliable Industrial IoT platform capable of supporting both private and public LoRaWAN networks. The Conduit range is particularly well suited to our Forest Rock partner deployments where long-range wireless telemetry, edge processing, and secure cloud integration are required. The IP67 variants extend these capabilities into challenging outdoor environments while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability and remote management capabilities.