Re: wifi security alarm system

[James Russo <jr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Frank,

	It's either you or me.. and I don't have an M1 yet.. :-/ So, the M1EXP
just basically gives you virtual keypad and the monitoring solutions? To
use the software you would have to still have a serial link into the
unit? That seems like a waste.

-jr



Frank Olson wrote:
> "James Russo" <jr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>I'm interested in hearing what else can you do with the M1XEP interfce.
>>For example, could you send UDP packets (like the ASCII data used to other
>>interfaces) when certain events happen or are you restricted to
>>email/other protocols? What are the DO components which can use the M1XEP?
>>You can use the ethernet port for programming the M1 correct?
>>
>>thanks,
>
>
>
> You're going to force me to buy one of these suckers and connect it to my
> system, aren't you??  :-))
>
> I don't believe the hardware/current firmware will support sending UDP
> packets that you'll be able to receive.  The unit is designed to communicate
> with listed Central Station hardware though.  Some CS's support internet
> monitoring as an alternative to dedicated line or long range radio.  AFAIK
> you can't use the ethernet port for programming the M1.  You can access a
> "virtual keypad" and accomplish many of the tasks that a normal user would
> have control over through the regular hard-wired keypad.  Any of the DO
> components you can access with the hard-wired keypad, you'll be able to
> access with the M1XEP.  Hope this helps.
>
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