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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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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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Info

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

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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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You may need to upload the model of a device if it does not exist in Device Management -> Device Model. You MUST assign the devices to a site when deploying them in HDMS.

Procedure

Note

If you want the devices to get configuration file created by HDMS via RPS, the below figure shows the workflow.

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    1. On the home page of HDMS, click Config Management -> Site Configuration -> +Add -> Fill in Name, and choose (Required). Choose a site where the device you want to deploy -> Confirm. Then a site configuration template will be created in the list.

    2. Choose a the site template you have created and click image-20240709-095828.png to update parameters in of it.

    3. On the Update page, Click Management -> Auto Provision. Roll down the page. Make sure the parameters of DMS is set like the figure below. Click Confirm to save the changes in the template. Then Click Cancel.

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    Info
    1. Click Device Management -> Device List -> +Add,fill all the information needed based on the device. The choice of Sync RPS is Yes. Choose a site. Leave RPS Cfg Url blank. Click Confirm.

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    Info
    • It is up to you whether you fill in the info of profiles and accountsto 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.

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    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

    0

    0

    You have to enter UID and PIN after AP on the LCD of the device.

    1

    0

    You have to enter PIN after AP on the LCD of the device.

    0

    1

    You have to enter UID after AP on the LCD of the device

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    1

    1

    (None)

    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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    Note

    If you want IP Devices to get configuration file via RPS and a configuration server of yours, the below figure shows the workflow.

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      1. Prepare a configuration file (.xml file) in the configuration server. The content of it is below:

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      1. Click Device Management -> Device List -> +Add,fill all the information needed based on the device. The choice of Sync RPS is Yes. Set RPS Cfg Url as the address of the configuration server. Click Confirm.

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      Info
      • 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.

      • Whether choosing a site depends on you.

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

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      Deploy Devices via Auto Provisioning Template of PBX

      If the PBX, you use are using right now, supports modifying the Auto Provisioning template of the configuration, follow the next procedure.

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