In this tutorial, we will be going through the steps to install WebThings Gateway on a Windows 11 computer.
Prerequisites
- A Windows 11 computer
- An internet connection
- Administrator access on your computer
Step 1: Download the Installer
- Go to the WebThings Gateway website.
- Click on the "Download" button.
- Choose the latest version of the software and click on the "Download" button.
- Save the installation file to your computer.
Step 2: Run the Installer
- Navigate to the location where you saved the WebThings Gateway installer and double-click on the installer file to start the installation process.
- If prompted, allow the installer to make changes to your computer.
- Choose the installation language and click on the "OK" button.
- Read and accept the license agreement, and then click on the "Next" button.
- Choose the installation location and click on the "Next" button.
- Choose the components you want to install and click on the "Next" button.
- Choose the start menu folder and click on the "Next" button.
- Choose the additional tasks and click on the "Next" button.
- Click on the "Install" button to start the installation process.
- Wait for the installation process to complete.
- Once the installation is complete, click on the "Finish" button.
Step 3: Set up WebThings Gateway
- Open the WebThings Gateway from the desktop icon or start menu.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your gateway.
- Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to the WebThings Gateway interface.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have gone through the steps to install WebThings Gateway on a Windows 11 computer. Now that the installation is complete, you can start controlling your smart devices from the WebThings Gateway interface.
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