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Using http commands to command the IP9212 home automation unit

We've put together both a video guide and a text-based guide for this product.

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Step 1:

This example assumes a setup of an IP 9212 unit with an IP9202 controller unit attached. The IP 9212 is connected to the network via a router. There is a light attached to port 8 on the IP 9202.

In this guide we'll demonstrate how to use http commands in a browser to command the IP9212 home automation unit from any browser on a network. In this demontration we'll switch a light on and off.
This example assumes a setup of an IP 9212 unit with an IP9202 controller unit attached. The IP 9212 is connected to the network via a router. There is a light attached to port 8 on the IP 9202.

Step 2:

Open browser, and enter http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/SetIO?p68=1 The x's represent the IP 9212's IP address

Open a browser, and type the IP address of the IP9212, followed by SetIO?, then p6, then the reference to the port (or ports) you want to set to on or off. Note that it is case sensitive. In this example we wish to switch port 8 on, so the address we need to enter is http://10.2.2.18/SetIO?p68=1. Enter the default username and password when prompted.

Step 3:

Enter the default username and password when prompted

Enter the default username and password when prompted.

Step 4:

The light turns on

The light turns on.

Step 5:

Open browser, and enter http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/SetIO?p68=0 The x's represent the IP 9212's IP address

Open a browser, and type the IP address of the IP9212, followed by SetIO?, then p6, then the reference to the port (or ports) you want to set to on or off. Note that it is case sensitive. In this example we wish to switch port 8 off, so the address we need to enter is http://10.2.2.18/SetIO?p68=0. Enter the default username and password when prompted.

Step 6:

Enter the default username and password when prompted

Enter the default username and password when prompted.

Step 7:

The light turns off.

Step 8:

Open browser, and enter http://admin:12345678@
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/SetIO?p68=1 The x's represent the IP 9212's IP address

The same http command with the username and password entered straight into the address bar, works too. The syntax for this is the same except after http:// the username and password are entered, seperated by a colon and follwed by an @ sign. So to turn the light on, the address is http://admin:12345678@10.2.2.18/SetIO?p68=1.

Step 9:

The light turns on

The light turns on.

Step 10:

Open browser, and enter http://admin:12345678@
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/SetIO?p68=0 The x's represent the IP 9212's IP address

The same http command with the username and password entered straight into the address bar, works too. The syntax for this is the same except after http:// the username and password are entered, seperated by a colon and follwed by an @ sign. So to turn the light off, the address is http://admin:12345678@10.2.2.18/SetIO?p68=0.

Step 11:

The light turns off

The light turns off.

Step 12:

Control with http commands with the Sony PSP

The http commands work for any web browser, for example a PDA, WAP phone or Sony PSP. Here we'll demonstrate control with http commands with the Sony PSP. Your PSP must be connected to your WiFi network, as seen in a previous guide.

Step 13:

Open browser, and enter http://admin:12345678@
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/SetIO?p68=1 The x's represent the IP 9212's IP address

Go to the web browser in the PSP, and enter the address with password, http://admin:12345678@
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/SetIO?p68=1, as in the previous example for turning the light on.

Step 14:

For convenience, it's best to add the site to your bookmarks. Here we've named the bookmark Light on

For convenience, it's best to add the site to your bookmarks. Here we've named the bookmark Light on.

Step 15:

The light turns on

The light turns on.

Step 16:

Open browser, and enter http://admin:12345678@
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/SetIO?p68=0 The x's represent the IP 9212's IP address

Go to the web browser in the PSP, and enter the address with password, http://admin:12345678@
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/SetIO?p680, as in the previous example for turning the light off.

Step 17:

Add to bookmarks, as before, calling it Light off

Add to bookmarks, as before, calling it Light off.

Step 18:

The light turns off

The light turns off.

Step 19:

For a more more information on these http commands, please visit the downloads section of our knowledgebase - http://support.digidave.co.uk