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

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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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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1. On the home page of HDMS, click Config Management -> Site Configuration -> +Add -> Fill in Name.(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  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

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 Management → Account → choose an account in the list → click Image Added. On the Update page, you can set a PIN (unique) for the account. Image Added Each site has a unique ID called Site ID or UID, you can find it in System Management → Site 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.

5. 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.

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5. 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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