Edge Gateway Testing

  • Edge Gateway’s are a very important component in the IoT network
  • Edge Gateways are the interface between the cloud network and the local network. Using connectivity protocols, they translate data coming from the local network (south bound) to the cloud network (north bound) over the internet protocol
  • Edge Gateway device testing broadly revolves around protocols, devices, networks, processors, platforms, analytics and security
  • As gateways expose the data over the internet, adequate security provisions is required and hence testing of the security implementation becomes very critical
  • PTL has expertise in testing all such important functionalities including security testing

PTL Expertise

Compatibility Testing

There is a wide range of devices that can be connected though IoT systems. These devices have varied software and hardware configurations. Therefore, there is a large number of possible combinations and as a result, checking compatibilities of your IoT system is very important.

Security Testing

In the IoT environment, there are many users that access a massive amount of data. Thus, it is important to validate the user via authentication and have data privacy controls in place as part of overall security testing.

Reliability and Scalability Testing

Reliability and scalability is important for building an IoT test environment – this involves simulation of sensors by utilizing virtualization tools and technologies.

Data Integrity Testing

It’s important to check the data integrity in IoT testing as it involves a large amount of data and its application.

Performance Testing

Performance testing is important to create a strategic approach for developing and implementing an IoT test plan.

Benefits

Validation of Edge Data Analytics
Faster Time to Market
Cost Optimization
Validation of Cyber Security
Delivery of Interoperable Solution

Testing Approach @ PTL

Testing Tools

Wireshark
VTS
Postman
Jmeter
Shodan
BOSS – BACnet Device Simulator
BOSS Explorer
Other Customer Specified Tools

Testing Methods

Test Categories Sample Test Conditions
Components Validation
  • Device hardware
  • Embedded software
  • Cloud infrastructure
  • Network connectivity
  • Third-party software
  • Sensor testing
  • Command testing
  • Data format testing
  • Robustness testing
  • Safety testing
Function Validation
  • Basic device testing
  • Testing between IOT devices
  • Error handling
  • Valid calculation
Conditioning Validation
  • Manual conditioning
  • Automated conditioning
  • Conditioning profiles
Performance Validation
  • Data transmit frequency
  • Multiple request handing
  • Synchronization
  • Interrupt testing
  • Device performance
  • Consistency validation
Security and Data Validation
  • Validate data packets
  • Verify data loses or corrupt packets
  • Data encryption/decryption
  • Data values
  • Users roles and responsibility & its usage pattern
Gateway Validation
  • Cloud interface testing
  • Device to cloud protocol testing
  • Latency testing
Analytics Validation
  • Sensor data analytics checking
  • IOT system operational analytics
  • System filter analytics
  • Rules verification
Communication Validation
  • Interoperability
  • M2M or device to device
  • Broadcast testing
  • Interrupt testing
  • Protocol

Our technical experts and domain specialists will be happy to address your needs
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