Gate
Gate Server in the Smart Home system is a key component that provides secure and convenient remote access to the smart home, even in the absence of a static IP address. This server enables users to control and monitor their home from anywhere in the world via the internet, ensuring data security and comfortable interaction.
Advantages of the Gate Server in the Smart Home System
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Security:
- Data Encryption: All data transmitted between devices and the Gate Server is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.
- Authentication: Built-in authentication mechanisms ensure that only authorized users have access to the system.
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Convenience of Remote Access:
- No White IP: Users can connect to the system even without a static IP address, making remote access more convenient and accessible.
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Configuration Flexibility:
- Connect to Test Gateway: Smart Home provides a built-in Gate client that can connect to a test gateway at https://gate.e154.ru:8443 for testing and configuring remote access.
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Scalability:
- Support for Multiple Devices: The Gate Server is designed to handle simultaneous requests from multiple devices, ensuring system scalability.
Working with the Gate Client in the Smart Home System
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Setting Up the Gate Client:
- Enable the Gate Server mode in the Smart Home system, specifying the address of the test gateway or setting up your Gate Server.
- Configure security parameters such as encryption and authentication.
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Connecting to the Gate Server:
- The Gate client automatically establishes a secure connection with the Gate Server, without requiring a white IP address.
- Users can use mobile applications or the web interface for remote access.
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Secure Remote Management:
- Users can control devices, monitor the home’s status, and receive notifications even when away from home.
Server Configuration
cat config.gate.json
{
"api_http_port": 8080,
"api_https_port": 8443,
"api_debug": false,
"api_gzip": true,
"pprof": false,
"domain": "localhost",
"https": false,
"proxy_timeout": 5,
"proxy_idle_timeout": 10,
"proxy_secret_key": ""
}
Properties for the config.gate.json configuration file:
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api_http_port(int):- Description: Port for the HTTP API server.
- Example Value:
8080.
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api_https_port(int):- Description: Port for the HTTPS API server.
- Example Value:
8443.
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api_debug(bool):- Description: Enable debug mode for the API server.
- Example Value:
true(enabled).
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api_gzip(bool):- Description: Enable Gzip compression for API requests.
- Example Value:
true(enabled).
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domain(string):- Description: Domain name for the Gate server.
- Example Value:
example.com.
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pprof(bool):- Description: Enable server profiling mode.
- Example Value:
true(enabled).
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https(bool):- Description: Enable the use of Let’s Encrypt for automatic SSL certificate acquisition for the specified domain.
- Example Value:
true(enabled).
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proxy_timeout(int):- Description: Timeout for proxy connections in seconds.
- Example Value:
5.
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proxy_idle_timeout(int):- Description: Timeout for proxy connections in seconds when there is no activity.
- Example Value:
10.
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proxy_secret_key(string):
- Description: Secret key to ensure the security of proxy connections.
- Example Value:
mySecretKey.
These parameters provide flexible control over the settings of the Gate server, including security, operating modes, and the use of SSL certificates via Let’s Encrypt.
Server Launch
The Gate server is integrated into the smart-home system as a separate mode by specifying the gate argument during startup.
./smart-home help gate
Organization of remote access without white IP
Usage:
server gate [flags]
Flags:
-h, --help help for gate
./smart-home gate
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INFO gate server/gate_server.go:93 > Started ...
INFO gate server/server.go:117 > server started at :8080