Node host can't pair when running on same machine as gateway
The node host shares the same hardware-derived deviceId as the CLI/TUI operator client. When the node tries to connect, the gateway rejects it with "pairing required, reason: role-upgrade" because the deviceId is already registered as an operator. Deleting node.json doesn't help β the deviceId persists.Setup: single macOS machine, gateway + node host both local. OpenClaw 2026.3.2.
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