Discover the Hive Cloud Box device
Three methods to connect the Hive Cloud Box hardware to NestBrowser, completing device discovery and connection.
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Prerequisites
- The NestCloud Box hardware is ready
- The computer has the NestBrowser client installed and logged in
- The computer and the Cloud Box device are on the same local network (connected via Ethernet cable)
Method A: Automatic Discovery (Recommended)
Steps:
- Connect the device to the Ethernet cable and power it on, ensuring that the computer and the device are on the same local network
- Wait for 30 seconds until the device is fully booted
- Open the NestBrowser software and log in
- Click on the “Switch Cloud Machine” button in the upper right corner to switch to the cloud phone management page
- Click on “Local Network Deployment → Cloud Phone”, and you should be able to see the newly connected device
Method B: Manual Host Discovery
If Method A does not display the device:
- Connect the device to the Ethernet cable and power it on, waiting for 30 seconds until it is fully booted
- In the opened software interface, click the “Discover Host” button on the right side
- Wait a moment, and the software will automatically search for new devices
- Click the “Refresh” button to refresh the device list, and you should be able to see the new host
Method C: Manually Add IP
If the above two methods do not work, and you know the IP address of the device:
- Click the “Add IP” button
- Enter the IP address of the connected device and add it directly
- After adding, click the “Refresh” button, and you should be able to see the new host
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What if I can’t see the device?
- Ensure that the computer and the Cloud Box are connected to the same router/switch
- Check if the Ethernet cable is securely plugged in
- Try powering off and then powering on the Cloud Box again
- Wait for 30 seconds and then refresh
Q: What if the device is discovered but cannot connect?
- Ensure that the device is fully booted (status lights are normal)
- In NestBrowser, try “Reconnect”