This is continued from Part 3. This article explains how to configure the Network Time Protocol (NTP) service, recording to a memory card and the status LED indicator control. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
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How to Install a Panasonic Network Camera – Part 3
This series continued from Part 2. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
How to Install a Panasonic Network Camera – Part 2
This is continued from Part 1. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
How to Install a Panasonic Network Camera – Part 1
This product review explains how to choose and configure a Panasonic IP Network Camera. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
How to Configure a RemoteLinc – Insteon Wireless Remote Control
This article describes how to configure a RemoteLinc Insteon wireless remote control using the ISY-99i Home Automation Controller to manage other Insteon devices. I use it to control the lights around my home. More importantly, it’s an easy and convenient way for my family to control the lights. The “All On” button makes for a [...]
How to configure a Static IP address for the ISY-99i Home Automation Controller – Part 2
This tutorial is continued from Part 1. 6: Update ISY-99i Configuration on the Network Diagram Update the ISY-99i entries on network diagram with your values for the following parameters: ISY-99i Static IP Address: 192.168.2.200 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.2.1 (IP address of the Linksys router) DNS Server: 192.168.2.1 (IP address of the Linksys router) HTTPS Port: [...]
How to configure a Static IP address for the ISY-99i Home Automation Controller – Part 1
This article is a step-by-step tutorial showing how to configure a static IP address and port forwarding for secure Internet access to the ISY-99i Home Automation Controller. Problem with UPnP and Internet Access The Linksys WRT-54G WiFi router supports Universal Plug-n-Play (UPnP), a feature that automatically detects and configures Internet access for the ISY-99i. However, [...]
How to Wire Two Floodlights to an In-LineLinc Relay
My garage has a motion sensor floodlight on the corner by the driveway. I upgraded the garage floodlights by: Installing an Insteon In-LineLinc Relay for home automation. Adding a 2nd slaved floodlight at the other end of the garage. The slaved floodlight operates with the primary motion floodlight under control of the In-LineLinc. The details [...]
How to Wire a Motion Activated Floodlight with an Insteon In-LineLinc Relay
This article illustrates how to re-wire a Heath® Zenith motion activated floodlight, model SL-5412, with an Insteon In-LineLinc Relay for automation of home lighting. You can also purchase a floodlight kit directly from SmartHome.com including the In-LineLinc. But if you want to retro-fit an existing floodlight or prefer a wider range (150° or 180°) PIR [...]
Automate Exterior Lights with an Insteon Wireless Motion Sensor
My front porch has pendant lights suspended by chains and is controlled by a standard light switch. I automated the porch lights with Insteon home automation controls purchased from SmartHome.com. I covered the Insteon ToggleLinc light switch installation in this article. The related ISY-99i home automation controller is discussed here. The Insteon Motion Sensor is [...]

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