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How To Configure a Comcast Business Class Static IP Address

Bob Jackson — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:29:03 +0000

This tutorial explains how to configure a static IP address on a Comcast Business Class SMC8014 gateway and a Linksys WiFi router to enable remote access to network clients from the Internet. The SMC8014 gateway is configured for “bridge mode” by disabling the normal routing, firewall and DHCP functions. A static IP address is assigned [...]

How to Install an Old Work Low Voltage Mounting Bracket

Bob Jackson — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:03:44 +0000

This project illustrates how to install an “Old Work” Low Voltage Mounting Bracket for a RJ-45 Ethernet jack network connection. “Old work” means it’s designed for cutting a new hole and fastened by swing clamps that grab the back of the wall panel. Low voltage mounting brackets are suitable for telephone, cable TV, home theater [...]

Roku Netflix Player Product Review – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:45:35 +0000

This Roku XDS product review is continued from Part 1 which covered the Roku player hardware and setup. I’m ready now to relax and watch Netflix instantly on my HDTV! Roku Netflix Watch Instantly Demonstration The Roku will list the movies in your Netflix Instant Queue, which is nice because anything you add using the [...]

Roku Netflix Player Product Review – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:44:54 +0000

I purchased a Roku XDS digital video player so the whole family could watch Netflix instantly on the high definition TV and I’m very pleased to write this Roku product review. Roku has opened up a whole new world of internet video entertainment on the flatscreen TV including YouTube, Hulu Plus, Pandora internet radio and [...]

How to Install a Panasonic Network Camera – Part 4

Bob Jackson — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:36:19 +0000

This is continued from Part 3. In this installment, I discuss how to configure NTP, recording to a memory card and the status LED indicator control. Camera Network Time Protocol Enter an Network Time Protocol (NTP) server host name or IP address to synchronize the camera’s date and time to within 10 milliseconds of the [...]

How to Install a Panasonic Network Camera – Part 3

Bob Jackson — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:28:55 +0000

This series continued from Part 2. Now it’s time to connect the camera to the network and configure the camera. Panasonic Network Camera Customer Support The Panasonic Global Support web site has the complete documentation and firmware for all Panasonic network cameras. The Panasonic USA Support web site is also very helpful, but not quite [...]

How to Install a Panasonic Network Camera – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:20:52 +0000

This is continued from Part 1. Network Camera Internet Access The performance of the Panasonic Network Camera model #BB-HCM531A is quite good in a variety of lighting conditions. The camera is accessed and controlled via a web browser over the home network or Internet. This is an indoor scene as viewed in a web browser [...]

How to Install a Panasonic Network Camera – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:33:40 +0000

This tutorial illustrates how to choose and configure a Panasonic IP Network Camera. The Panasonic IP Network Camera product line packs a lot of features into a small and affordable package. An “IP Network Camera” means the camera is controlled and viewed over the local LAN or Internet connection with any web browser, including an [...]

How to Install an Ethernet Jack for a Home Network – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:58:08 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. Final Ethernet Jack Assembly The blank port cover is unsnapped from the wall plate and the newly wired RJ-45 jack snapped into place. Remember to label the cables as shown – I used a permanent marker and masking tape. Also take make gentle bends in the Cat5e cable [...]

How to configure a Static IP address for the ISY-99i Home Automation Controller – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:43:09 +0000

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: [...]