iNELS Bridge
Introduction
The iNELS Bridge is a versatile gateway designed to seamlessly connect third-party devices with the iNELS environment. Built as a compact, single-module hardware unit with a powerful Linux-based computer inside, it enables smooth integration and communication across systems. The device supports a pre-installed Home Assistant platform with iNELS driver, unlocking access to more than 1000 existing integrations while ensuring reliable interaction with the iNELS BUS System.
Equipped with an Ethernet port for fast connectivity, the iNELS Bridge provides an intuitive web interface for configuration, with IP addresses dynamically assigned via DHCP. Power options are flexible—supporting both 24VDC input and Passive Power over Ethernet (PoE). By translating third-party protocols and submitting them into the iNELS ecosystem, the iNELS Bridge becomes a central communication hub, expanding functionality and interoperability for smart automation projects.
Initial Configuration
Connect the iNELS Bridge to the power supply. You can use either the power terminals or PoE (24 V injector). If you choose power terminals, it is also necessary to connect the device to the internet network using a network cable.
By default, iNELS Bridge is set as a DHCP client. To access the web interface, use the URL: http://bridge.local:8080. Login credentials are Username: admin• Password: elkoep
If you want to open the Home Assistant platform, use the address http://bridge.local:8123.
Login credentials are: Username: admin Password: elkoep
MQTT broker use the URL : mqtt:// port 1883, Login credentials are Username: admin Password: elkoep
If the mentioned URLs are not functional, replace bridge.local with the IP address assigned by your router via DHCP (IP_address:8080 or IP_address:8123). You can find the address in your router settings (look by MAC address, which is shown on the iNELS Bridge case) or using a third-party tool for finding devices on the network. More can be found in the Troubleshooting section of this document.
Hardware
On the iNELS Bridge case you can see 3 LED diodes and one Reset button.
LED Diodes
• LED PWR – lights up when IB is powered
• LED ETH – lights up when IB is connected to the internet network – blinks during network communication.
• LED READY – blinks after successful IP assignment (DHCP / static) and HA platform launch
Reset Button
The Reset button on iNELS Bridge has two functions:
• Press >2 s: Restarts iNELS Bridge
• Press >10 s: Restarts iNELS Bridge and resets network to default values (DHCP and bridge.local domain)
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