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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 [...]

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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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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 a [...]

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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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Install a SmartHome ToggleLinc Remote Control Light Switch – Part 2

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 twisted together with a [...]

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