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

Bob Jackson — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:44:19 +0000

This project 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 electrical box dimensions were marked on the wall. The [...]

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: [...]

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, [...]

Insteon Home Automation Controller Overview – ISY-99i

Bob Jackson — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:58:08 +0000

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 [...]

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

Bob Jackson — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:38:49 +0000

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 [...]