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This section introduces SEVEN ways of making IP devices connect to HDMS depends on TWO scenarios.

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Scenario A

If the default P value of HDMS in the configuration file of a device is set in advance, it will connect to HDMS automatically after powering up. You just need to upload the info of devices in HDMS, follow the steps below.

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Info

In Status, Offline means the device is disconnected. Unregistered or Registered means the device is connected.

Scenario B

If the default P value of HDMS in the configuration file of a device is not set in advance, a device has to request and get a configuration file, which contains the parameters of HDMS, from a server. You have SIX options.

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Info
  • It is up to you whether you fill in the info of to choose a site, profiles and accounts.

  • You can set a unique PIN for an account for auto provisioning.

To find the PIN of an account, click Account ManagementAccount → choose an account in the list → click image-20241012-031108.pngImage Added. On the Update page, you can set a PIN (unique) for the account.

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  • Each site has a unique ID called Site ID or UID, you can find it in System ManagementSite Management.

  • You can download a template to upload a bunch of information of devices as well on Device List Page. Check this SECTION for more info.

  1. Power up the device/ Reboot the device/ Click Auto Provisioning Now on the device’s web page.

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The table below shows the results of different scenes whether you choose a site and account(s) info when adding a device.

  • 0: Do not choose one when adding a device in the list.

  • 1: Do choose one when adding a device in the list.

  • AP: Auto Provisioning.

Site

Account

Result

Description

0

0

Type in UID and PIN after AP on the LCD of the device.

The device is not assigned to any site or account.

1

0

Type in PIN after AP on the LCD of the device.

The device belongs to a site, but has to type PIN to register an account.

0

1

Type in UID after AP on the LCD of the device

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To find the PIN of an account, click Account ManagementAccount → choose an account in the list → click image-20241012-031108.pngImage Removed. On the Update page, you can set a PIN for the account.

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The device has to type UID to get set in a site. Then the device is assigned to a site and accounts.

1

1

(None)

The device is assigned to a site and accounts after AP.

  1. Power up the device/ Reboot the device/ Click Auto Provisioning Now on the device’s web page.

Result

In Device Management -> Device List, the Status shows the connection between the device and HDMS. Offline means the device is disconnected. Unregistered or registered means the device is connected.

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