Getting Started

Installation, setup, and first steps with Pi Gateway.

Choose your installation method:

• Quick Start — One-command installation (15 minutes)
• Manual Setup — Detailed step-by-step guide
• Example Guides — Problem-oriented setup guides

After installation, follow the example guides for your specific use case.

System Requirements

Hardware:

• Raspberry Pi 4 or newer (Pi 5 recommended)
• 32GB+ MicroSD card
• Reliable power supply
• Network connection (Ethernet or WiFi)

Software:

• Raspberry Pi OS (Lite or Desktop)
• SSH client installed locally
• Administrator access to your router

What You’ll Have After Setup

After completing setup, you’ll have:

• ✅ SSH Access — Secure remote shell to your Pi
• ✅ VPN Tunnel — Encrypted access to home network
• ✅ Firewall — Hardened network security
• ✅ Dynamic DNS — Domain name that stays in sync

Next Steps

1. Choose installation method above
2. Follow the guide for your setup
3. Verify all services are running
4. Review Operations Guide for daily management
5. Check Troubleshooting if issues arise

Need Help?

• Errors during install? → Troubleshooting
• Why this component? → Architecture Guide
• Want to contribute? → Development Guide

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Table of contents

• Quick Start
• Manual Setup
• Example Guides