An IoT Gateway is a popular use case for the i.MX 6ULL. IoT gateways play the role of an intermediary between edge systems (that include sensors and devices) and the cloud. They use encrypted wireless communications to prevent unauthorized access and attacks. i.MX 6ULL enabled IoT gateways perform several indispensable functions which include device connectivity, device management, protocol translation and data management. They also enable large node networks that support a wide array of wireless communications protocols including: Thread, ZigBee, and Wi-Fi.