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Signed-off-by: Joachim Wiberg <troglobit@gmail.com>
Turn any ARM or x86 device into a powerful, manageable network appliance in minutes. From $35 Raspberry Pi boards to enterprise switches — deploy routers, IoT gateways, edge devices, or custom network solutions that just work.
Our Values
🔒 Immutable
Your system never breaks. Read-only filesystem with atomic upgrades
means no configuration drift, no corrupted updates, and instant rollback
if something goes wrong. Deploy once, trust forever.
🤝 Friendly
Actually easy to use. Auto-generated CLI from standard YANG models comes
with built-in help for every command — just hit ? or TAB for
context-aware assistance. Familiar NETCONF/RESTCONF APIs and
comprehensive documentation mean you're never stuck. Whether
you're learning networking or managing enterprise infrastructure.
🛡️ Secure
Built with security as a foundation, not an afterthought. Minimal
attack surface, separation between system and data, and container
isolation. Sleep better knowing your infrastructure is protected.
Why Choose Infix
Hardware Flexibility: Start with a $35 Raspberry Pi, scale to enterprise switching hardware. Same OS, same tools, same reliability.
Standards-Based: Built around YANG models and IETF standards. Learn once, use everywhere - no vendor lock-in.
Container Ready: Run your applications alongside networking functions. GPIO access, dedicated Ethernet ports, custom protocols — your device, your rules.
Use Cases
- Home Labs & Hobbyists:
Transform a Raspberry Pi into a full-featured router with WiFi - IoT & Edge Computing:
Bridge devices to the cloud with reliable, updatable gateways - Small Business Networks:
Enterprise-grade features without the complexity or cost - Developers & Makers:
Test networking concepts, prototype IoT solutions, or build custom appliances - Network Professionals:
Consistent tooling from development to production deployment.
How about a digital twin using raw Qemu or GNS3!
See It In Action
Configure an interface in seconds - the CLI guides you with built-in help:
Click Here for an example CLI Session
admin@infix-12-34-56:/> configure
admin@infix-12-34-56:/config/> edit interface eth0
admin@infix-12-34-56:/config/interface/eth0/> set ipv4 <TAB>
address autoconf bind-ni-name enabled
forwarding mtu neighbor
admin@infix-12-34-56:/config/interface/eth0/> set ipv4 address 192.168.2.200 prefix-length 24
admin@infix-12-34-56:/config/interface/eth0/> show
type ethernet;
ipv4 {
address 192.168.2.200 {
prefix-length 24;
}
}
admin@infix-12-34-56:/config/interface/eth0/> diff
interfaces {
interface eth0 {
+ ipv4 {
+ address 192.168.2.200 {
+ prefix-length 24;
+ }
+ }
}
}
admin@infix-12-34-56:/config/interface/eth0/> leave
admin@infix-12-34-56:/> show interfaces
INTERFACE PROTOCOL STATE DATA
eth0 ethernet UP 52:54:00:12:34:56
ipv4 192.168.2.200/24 (static)
ipv6 fe80::5054:ff:fe12:3456/64 (link-layer)
lo ethernet UP 00:00:00:00:00:00
ipv4 127.0.0.1/8 (static)
ipv6 ::1/128 (static)
admin@infix-12-34-56:/> copy running-config startup-config
Notice how TAB completion shows available options, show displays
current config, and diff shows exactly what changed before you
commit your changes with the leave command.
Get Started
Get pre-built images for your hardware. Use the CLI, web
interface, or standard NETCONF/RESTCONF tools, e.g., curl. Add
containers for any custom functionality you need.
Supported Platforms
- Raspberry Pi 4B - Perfect for home labs, learning, and prototyping
- NanoPi R2S - Compact dual-port router in a tiny package
- x86_64 - Run in VMs or on mini PCs for development and testing
- Marvell CN9130 CRB, EspressoBIN - High-performance ARM platforms
- Microchip SparX-5i, NXP i.MX8MP EVK - Enterprise switching capabilities
- StarFive VisionFive2 - RISC-V architecture support
Why start with Raspberry Pi? It's affordable, widely available, has built-in WiFi + Ethernet, and runs the exact same Infix OS you'd deploy in production. Perfect for learning, prototyping, or even small-scale deployments.
Technical Details
Built on proven open-source foundations (Buildroot + sysrepo) for reliability you can trust:
- Immutable OS: Read-only filesystem, atomic updates, instant rollback
- YANG Configuration: Industry-standard models with auto-generated tooling
- Hardware Acceleration: Linux switchdev support for wire-speed packet processing
- Container Integration: Docker support with flexible network and hardware access
- Memory Efficient: Runs comfortably on devices with as little as 256 MB RAM
Perfect for everything from resource-constrained edge devices to high-throughput network appliances.
Check the Latest Build for bleeding-edge features.
