OpenWrt Fleet Management with Telemetry and Orchestration
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#OpenWrt#Go#MQTT#Networks
FLEET_CONTROL
Managing an isolated router is simple. Managing dozens of routers across different sites is a whole different game.
The key to the OpenWrt Controller project is treating the network as a fleet, not as standalone devices.
System Principles
- Maintaining a centralized inventory,
- Knowing the state of each node,
- Pushing changes in a repeatable manner,
- And observing telemetry without opening unnecessary exposure surfaces.
Why MQTT Helps
MQTT is a great fit because it allows for an asymmetric, lightweight flow between central control and edge nodes.
This greatly simplifies deployments where devices are behind a NAT, at remote sites, or in infrastructure where direct access isn’t the safest route.