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When building smart homes, environmental monitoring systems, or industrial IoT networks, one of the biggest challenges is reliably transferring sensor data to your server or cloud platform.
The Canique Pico Gateway was designed to solve exactly that.

This compact IoT gateway bridges 868 MHz wireless sensor networks with Ethernet-based systems, ensuring your data reaches the cloud or a local server quickly and securely.
At its core is the Wiznet W5500 Ethernet chip, which guarantees fast, stable, and always-on network performance.

Why Choose Canique Pico Gateway?

1. Long-Range Wireless Reception (868 MHz)

In Europe and other regions, the 868 MHz ISM band is a go-to frequency for IoT and LPWAN applications.
It travels further and penetrates walls better than 2.4 GHz, making it perfect for smart homes, agriculture, and industrial environments.
With the Pico Gateway, you can collect sensor data from distances up to 650 m.

2. Reliable Ethernet with W5500

Unlike many IoT gateways that rely solely on Wi-Fi or low-level networking stacks, this device is built around the Wiznet W5500 Ethernet controller.
Key advantages:

• Integrated hardware TCP/IP stack reduces MCU load and improves throughput.
• Handles up to 8 simultaneous socket connections, ideal for multiple sensors and services.
• 10/100 Mbps wired Ethernet eliminates latency and packet loss issues common in wireless backhauls.
• Consumes only 0.7 W, making it perfect for 24/7 operation in always-on IoT setups.

3. Flexible Cloud and Local Integration

• Supports TLS v1.2-encrypted MQTT connections for secure cloud communication.
• Works seamlessly with Canique Cloud (cockpit.canique.com), offering dashboards, live charts, and alerts.
• Can also connect directly to a local MQTT broker (e.g., on a Raspberry Pi), even when internet access is restricted.

Who Is It For?

• Smart home enthusiasts who want to centralize sensor data (temperature, humidity, lighting, security) and control devices easily.
• Farmers and researchers needing reliable long-range data collection for greenhouses, fields, or remote monitoring sites.
• IoT developers and makers who want a flexible, open-source-friendly gateway based on RP2040 and W5500.

Key Highlights

• Compact footprint: 98 × 72 × 25 mm, 3D-printed enclosure.
• Ultra-low power: Runs on 0.7 W via Micro-USB power.
• External antenna support (SMA connector) for flexible RF setups.
• Built-in web interface for sensor data viewing and network/MQTT configuration.
• Rock-solid networking thanks to W5500’s hardware-accelerated TCP/IP and multi-socket support.

Final Thoughts

The Canique Pico Gateway is more than just a small IoT bridge – it’s a robust, always-on solution for anyone building an 868 MHz wireless network.
By leveraging the Wiznet W5500 Ethernet chip, it overcomes common IoT pitfalls like unstable connectivity and dropped data, making it ideal for both hobbyists and professional deployments.

Whether you’re setting up a smart home, a remote monitoring system, or a custom IoT prototype, the Pico Gateway is a compact yet powerful tool to keep your network running smoothly.