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How to Install an Ethernet Jack for a Home Network – Part 3

This is continued from Part 2. Basement Ethernet Jack Installation The outlet will be located in the corner of the room. This location was chosen because it was close to the entertainment console and the wall cavity was readily accessible from the ceiling crawlspace. The outlet box dimensions were marked on the wall. The level is to [...]

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

This is continued from Part 1. Final 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 permanent marker and masking tape. Bookmark It!

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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: 5275 Local LAN Access URL: http://192.168.2.200 Secure Internet Access URL: https://myisyhostname.homedns.org:5275 Bookmark It!

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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, I kept [...]

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Insteon Home Automation Controller Overview – ISY-99i

Insteon devices can be linked together to do basic home automation tasks like pressing a single button to dim the lights and turn on a TV. But if you want to run programs on a schedule, create advanced behaviors or access your devices from the Internet via a web browser, a home automation controller or [...]

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How to Install an Ethernet Jack for a Home Network – Part 1

The home network is extended to the basement game room by running Cat 5e cable and installing a new Ethernet jack. A “wired” network connection was needed at this location due to a weak WiFi (wireless) LAN signal. This was a “high priority” according to my teenage son for better Xbox Live performance. The most difficult [...]

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