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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 Configure a RemoteLinc – Insteon Wireless Remote Control

Bob Jackson — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:38:10 +0000

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

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: [...]

How to configure a Static IP address for the ISY-99i Home Automation Controller – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:38:57 +0000

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 a Motion Activated Floodlight with an Insteon In-LineLinc Relay

Bob Jackson — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:40:28 +0000

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

Bob Jackson — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:03:07 +0000

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 [...]

How to Install an Insteon ToggleLinc Light Switch – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Sun, 31 May 2009 00:05:48 +0000

This article is continued from Part 1. I’m ready to begin wiring in the ToggleLinc for the porch lights and reconnect the 2nd light switch for the interior light in the double gang box. Ground Wire Connections I begin by making the grounding wire connections: The NM 14/2 ground wires from the house wiring are [...]