Re: MSS100 and CBus (was: How many PCs do you have at home?)

["Frank Mc Alinden" <fmcalind@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Paul

> Yes. I started off with it set by DHCP, but changed to a fixed IP.
Something wasn't right
> over DHCP, but I can't remember what the problem was now. Anyway, the
easiest way to do
> this is to connect to the MSS100 web server and one of the options in
there allows you to
> specify an IP address.

Sounds easy im sure to stuff it up ;-)

> I want to set up a java applet next so I can control everything from a
web
interface and
> from my ipronto as well

Nice ;-))

>but since it took me over 2 weeks working full time to terminate all
the
cables, I
> don't think that quite applies! Anybody else using it gets that
"just
works" feeling
> though!

How many cables you got !!!.....Keep forgetting you guys have double storey
solid brick houses ....must be a nightmare to cable ........

>The only thing that worries me about the cgate/xpl route is that
> you're relying on a PC for lighting control

Not really .....only scheduled events etc.......the lighting is still
standalone.....

I have the latest Homevision Prom which allows Custom lighting
control....so
im also  waiting on Kevin to Do the software for Homevision then i will
purchase One of his  controllers......

Frank