# Gateway Software Overview
# Operating System: OpenWrt
The ASAS Gateway runs a customized version of OpenWrt, providing a stable, secure, and highly configurable Linux environment. This allows for advanced network routing, firewalling, and service management.
# Built-in LoRaWAN Server
A key feature is the integrated LoRaWAN Network Server. This eliminates the need for a separate external server for basic deployments.
Functionality: Handles device activation (OTAA/ABP), uplink data decryption, downlink scheduling, and data forwarding.
Data Decoding: Includes features for easy payload decoding.
Integration: MQTT Endpoint