Overview

The No Gateway method is the simplest way to implement device private deployment. It can be used as long as the device can have a fixed IP address in the network.

When the device operates in gateway mode, it will build in a web interface service (in the format: http://device-IP-address/control) for third-party applications to call.

When the device's IP address can be fixed, this method can be used for device private deployment.
It only takes a few minutes to complete the private deployment of the device. However, since each device needs to be configured individually during the initial setup, this method is not suitable for scenarios involving a large number of devices.

Note: The No Gateway method cannot receive uplink messages from the device. If your scenario requires receiving messages from the device, e.g., power information reported regularly by devices with metering functions, please use the Gateway method or Broker method for private deployment.

In most network environments, the device's IP address is dynamically assigned (via DHCP) by the connected network devices (such as routers/APs).
To fix the device's IP address, you can either set the IP address directly on the device (see the Device Configuration section) or configure IP/MAC binding on the router or other network devices connected to the device ( the specific method needs to be discussed with the network administrator of the scenario's network).

Working Mechanism

1 Network Connection After the device is powered on, it starts connecting to the network configured for it

The device will then enter the gateway working mode.

2 Control The device's built-in service starts and opens interfaces to the outside

It begins to accept interface requests from third-party applications.