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v1 (Home Edition)

User Manual
Home Automation Software for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

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mControl v1 (Home Edition) User Manual

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS.....2 INTRODUCTION......5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.....6 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS......6 mControl (Automation) Service.....6 mControl (User Interface) Client....6 MEDIA CENTER INTERFACE.....6 Screen Settings.....6 Supported Media Center Extenders.....6 SUPPORTED HARDWARE.....7 Security Camera Support.....7 IR Support.....7 INSTEON Protocol......8
Two-way Communication of INSTEON Devices Using Linking....9 X10 to INSTEON Translator......11
X10 Protocol......12 Adapter Support......13 Device Support......14
INSTEON Device Behavior.....14 X10 Device Behavior......14
INSTALLATION STEPS.....15 STEP 1 - INSTALL MCONTROL SOFTWARE.....15 STEP 2 - START MCONTROL SOFTWARE....16 STEP 3 ACTIVATING MCONTROL.....17 mControl Trial Version.....17 Activating mControl.....17 Using mControl with a Dial-up Internet Connection....17 USING MCONTROL SOFTWARE.....18
MCONTROL COMPONENTS.....18
mControl (User Interface) Client.....18 mControl (Automation) Service....18 mControl Client and Service Interaction....18 MCONTROL USER INTERFACE....19 Zone View Screen......19
Zones Area.......19 Devices Area......20 Access to mControl Settings.....21

Settings Screen......22

Settings Options......22 Configuration Options......22 mControl Information......23
Configuration Screen.....24
Configuration Options......24 Configuration Settings (Main).....25 Configuration Settings (Location)......26
Manage Zones Screen......27

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Manage Zone Options......27 Zone Configuration......28

Add Zone Screen.....29

Add Zone Options......29 Zone Name.......29

Edit Zone Screen.....30

Edit Zone Options......30 Zone Configuration......31
Edit Device Screen.....32
Edit Device Options......32 Device Configuration Menu.....33 Device Settings (Main)......33 Device Settings (Advanced).....35

Automation Screen.....36

Automation Options......36 Macro List......37

Add Macro Screen.....38

Add Macro Options......38 Macro Configuration Menu......39 Macro Configuration (Main).....39 Macro Configuration (Device)......40 Macro Configuration (Time).....41 Macro Configuration (Schedule).....42

Edit Macro Screen.....43

Add Macro Options......43
Action List Screen......44
Action List Options......44 Action List Settings......45
Edit an Action Screen.....46
Edit an Action Options......46 Action Settings......47

Camera Screen.....48

Automation Options......48 Camera List......48
Add Camera and Edit Camera Screens....49
Edit Camera Options.....49 Camera Settings......50
IR Control Screen......51
IR Control Options......51 IR Control Configuration.....51

Adapters Ports......52

Adapter Ports......52

IR Commands......53

IR Command Options......53 IR Commands.......53
ADVANCED MCONTROL FUNCTIONALITY....54 Using Macros.....54
Device Triggered Macros......54 Time Triggered Macros.....57
Setting up a Camera.....60 Configuring and Using a Global Cach IR System...65
IR Commands and Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005....69
Configuring mControl Clients.....70
Using mControl from a remote PC using Internet Explorer.....70 Adding mControl to a remote Windows XP Media Center Edition PC....70 Adding mControl to the Start Menu of a Windows XP Media Center Edition PC....71
Configuring mControl......72
Custom User Settings......72 System Configuration Settings......73

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VERSION HISTORY.....74
V1.31 V1.30 V1.30 V1.20 V1.11 V1.10 V1.00
RELEASED DECEMBER 2005.....74 RELEASED NOVEMBER 2005.....74 RELEASED NOVEMBER 2005 (CONTINUED)...75 RELEASED SEPTEMBER 2005.....76 RELEASED ON AUGUST 3, 2005....76 RELEASED ON JULY 21, 2005....77 (RELEASE CANDIDATE 1) RELEASED ON JUNE 13, 2005...78
KNOWN ISSUES.....79 ERROR MANAGEMENT.....80 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)...81 INSTALLATION AND START-UP....81 X10 AUTOMATION......82 INSTEON AUTOMATION.....82 SUPPORT......83 LOG FILES......83 CONTACT US......83

<aparam name=MapX10ToINST value={X10 address}{separator}{INSTEON address}>,
Recognizable values are: X10 address required X10 address to listen for and translate into an INSTEON address (does not have to be in the mControl database) separator single character to separate the X10 and INSTEON address. Valid characters are :, -, =, or |. INSTEON address INSTEON address to translate the X10 address to (does not have to be in the mControl database) In the following sample, two X10 addresses, B3 and B4, are mapped to INSTEON addresses, 00.EF.F0 and 00.EF.F1, respectively.
<adapter base="2414U" load="Y" assembly="mServerAdapters.dll" driver="EmbeddedAutomation.mServer.Adapters.Insteon2414Manager"> <aparam name="DISPLAY-AS" value="2414U"/> <aparam name="OTHER-NAMES" value="2414U"/> <aparam name="DESCRIPTION" value="INSTEON PowerLinc USB adapter"/> <aparam name="SUPPORTS" value="INSTEON|X10"/> <aparam name="APROTOCOL" value="INSTEON"/> <aparam name="PORTS" value="USB"/> <aparam name="MapX10ToINST" value="B3=00.EF.F0"/> <aparam name="MapX10ToINST" value="B4=00.EF.F1"/> </adapter>

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X10 Protocol Support for most X10 adapters, including: - CM11A Adapter (Serial) - CM11U Adapter (Serial) - CM12U Controller (Serial) - CM15A "ActiveHome" (USB) - CM17A "Firecracker" Adapter (Serial) Support for most X10 modules, including: - AD10 Din Rail Mounted Appliance Module - AM12U Plug-in Appliance Module - AM466 Appliance module - LD11 Din Rail Mounted Lamp Module - LM12U Plug-in Lamp Module - LM14A 2-Way Lamp Module - LM15 Screw-in Lamp Module - LM465 Lamp module - PAM21 2-Way, 2-Pin Appliance Module - RLM20 - Remote Controlled Lamp Module - RSC15 - Remote Controlled Chime - SSR227 Super Socket Wall Outlet - W467 - Dimmable Wall Switch - WS12A Decorator Dimmer Wall Switch - WS14A Decorator Style Companion Wall Switch Compatible with most X10 transceivers, including: - RR501 - Transceiver Module - TM13U - RF Transceiver - TM751 - RF Transceiver Compatible with most X10 sensors and remotes, including: - HR12A - PalmPad Remote Control - KR19A - Remote Control Module (Keychain) - KR22A - Remote Control Module - MS14A - EagleEye Indoor/Outdoor Motion Sensor - MS16A - ActiveEye Indoor/Outdoor Motion Sensor - RSS18 - Remote Wall Switch - SS13A - Remote Wall Switch - SS15A - Remote Wall Switch - UR73A - Universal Remote with X10

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Adapter Support The following table summarizes mControls support for the various automation adapters: Adapter Protocol Command Send Supported Command Receive Supported Used to update INSTEON and X10 module status. Can also be used to trigger Macros

2414U PowerLinc

INSTEON and X10

Adapter

Protocol
Command Send (Power line)
Command Receive (Power line) Not supported
Command Send (RF) Not supported
Command Receive (RF) Not supported
CM11A, CM11U, CM12U CM15A

Supported

Supported Used to update X10 module status

Not Supported

Supported Used for Device Macro triggers
Supported Requires X10 transceiver

Not supported

Limitations and Recommendations 1. All adapters must be attached to the PC where the mControl Automation Service is installed. 2. Embedded Automation does not recommend systems with multiple adapters co-located on the same PC as the mControl Automation Service. a. If there are multiple receiving adapters (e.g., 2414 PowerLinc and CM15A), redundant received commands may lead to erroneous results. b. If there are multiple sending adapters, commands sent over different adapters around the same time may lead to erroneous results due to network congestion and collisions.

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Device Support

INSTEON Device Behavior

The following table summarizes INSTEON device behavior: Previous State OFF OFF Command ON BRIGHT * Result
ON 100% ON (0+x)%, where x is defined by the mControl dim/bright granularity for the device OFF DIM * OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON at previous level ON BRIGHT * ON (y + x)%, where x is defined by the mControl dim/bright granularity for the device and y is the previous level ON DIM * ON (y x)%, where x is defined by the mControl dim/bright granularity for the device and y is the previous level ON OFF OFF * For non-appliance devices only

X10 Device Behavior

The following table summarizes X10 device behavior: Previous State OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON Command ON BRIGHT * DIM * OFF ON BRIGHT * Result
ON 100% ON 100% ON 100% OFF ON at previous level ON (y + x)%, where x is defined by the mControl dim/bright granularity for the device and y is the previous level ON DIM * ON (y x)%, where x is defined by the mControl dim/bright granularity for the device and y is the previous level ON OFF OFF * For non-appliance devices only

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Installation Steps
Step 1 - Install mControl software
Run mControl setup file (mControlSetup.msi) you received from Embedded Automation. It is highly recommended that you delete all content from your Temporary Internet Files location, before installation, to avoid any conflicts with previous content. The installation process can take several minutes and will automatically install all of the software required for mControl.

Using mControl with a Dial-up Internet Connection Since the mControl UI client is a web-based interface, Windows and Internet Explorer assume an active Internet connection. It is possible to use mControl without an active Internet connection. If you are running mControl without an active Internet connection, for example, if you normally use dial-up to connect to the Internet. Use the following guidelines: Use the mControl short cuts provided under the All Programs section. This will work for either running mControl using Internet Explorer or the Media Center interface. For Media Center users, you can also select mControl from the More Programs area. Please ensure that the Work Offline setting is not selected. This option is found under the File menu option in Internet Explorer. If Work Offline is checked, you may receive frequent reminders to connect to the Internet if there is no active Internet connection already established. For dial-up customers, we recommend using the Dial whenever a network connection is not present setting. This setting can set using Internet Explorer Tools menu option, then selecting Internet Option under the Connection tab.

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Using mControl Software

mControl Components

mControl (User Interface) Client The mControl Client has been designed for Microsoft XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005. All operation is available via the 10 foot interface. The user interface has been designed to be fully functional with a remote control. Text entry is handled via triple-tap input. However, the mControl Client is also viewable in a browser. The user interface can work with a mouse. Text entry can also be accomplished via keyboard. mControl (Automation) Service The mControl Service, as the name implies, manages the automation sub-system for mControl. Also, the mControl Service provides the base user interface to the mControl Client. The mControl Service runs as a Windows Service called mHome Automation Service. Use Windows Administrative Tools for Services to stop and start the mControl Service. The process name for the mControl Service is mServer.exe. mControl Client and Service Interaction The mControl Service must be running for the mControl Client to be operational. The installer assumes that the mControl Client and Service are installed on the same machine. However, the mControl Automation Service supports multiple clients. Currently, mControl has a limitation of 5 clients.

Configuration Settings (Location)
This section allows users to define their location. Location information is used to calculate sunrise and sunset values. Latitude in Degrees and Minutes North or South of Equator the current locations relative position to the Equator Longitude in Degrees and Minutes East or West of Greenwich the current locations relative position to Greenwich To determine the Latitude and Longitude http://www.bcca.org/misc/qiblih/latlong.html. of your location, we recommend:
This information is used to calculate sunrise and sunset times for your location. The sunrise and sunset times can be used as triggers for mControl macros (see section Macro Configuration Time). mControl uses the Civil (-6 from the horizon) parameters to arrive at sunrise and sunset times, based on the enter location.

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Manage Zones Screen The Manage Zones Screen provides a summary of all the defined zones and allows changing the order for display in the Zone View page.

Manage Zone Options

Zone Configuration
The Manage Zone Options buttons provide the following functions: Back goes back to the Settings Screen Home goes back to the Zone View Screen Save saves the current display order of the zones Add Zone create a new zone

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This section provides the following options: Zone Edit by cursoring to a zone name and pressing OK, access to the Edit Zone Screen is provided Zone Display Order by pressing on the UP/DOWN buttons, the display order of the zones for the Zone View Screen is modified

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Add Zone Screen The Add Zone Screen allows the creation and naming of a new zone. Add Zone Options

Zone Name

Add Zone Options
The Add Zone buttons provide the following functions: Back goes back to the Settings Screen Home goes back to the Zone View Screen Save saves the new zone
This section provides the following configuration options: Name the name of the Zone (Text entry, up to 16 characters)

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Edit Zone Screen The Edit Zone Screen allows modifying the configuration of an existing zone.

Edit Zone Options

The Edit Zone Options buttons provide the following functions: Back goes back to the Manage Zones Screen Home goes back to the Zone View Screen Save saves the changes for the current zone and returns to the Manage Zones Screen Add Device adds a device to the current zone; goes to the Edit Device Screen Delete Zone deletes the current zone and returns to the Manage Zones Screen. A Zone can not be deleted if is associated with a Macro or Actions.

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This section provides the following configuration options: Name the name of the zone (Text entry, up to 16 characters) Device Edit by cursoring to a device name and pressing OK, access to the Edit Device Screen is provided Device Display Order by pressing on the UP/DOWN buttons, the display order of the devices for the Zone View Screen is modified

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Address If you have selected an INSTEON module, you will required to provide an INSTEON address. The INSTEON address is in the form of xx.xx.xx, where xx is a number in the range of 0x00 to 0xFF. To find this address, check on the back of your INSTEON device. House If you have selected an X10 module, you will be required to provide an X10 House Address (Spinner entry, Valid Settings: A through P) o For convenience, mControl remembers the last House address provided
Unit If you have selected an X10 module, you will be required to provide an X10 Unit Address (Spinner entry, Valid Settings: 1 through 16) Image User-selectable image for the device (Spinner entry, various images)
Device Settings (Advanced)
This section provides the following configuration options: Notify This feature will be available in future versions of mControl. Granularity Defines the granularity of each Dim/Bright command. For example, if you set this to 10%, the brightness levels available will be 10%, 20%, 30%, etc. Of course, this is dependent on each devices capability.

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Automation Screen The Automation Screen allows modifying the configuration of existing or new macros.

Automation Options

Macro List
The Automation Options buttons provide the following functions: Back goes back to the Settings Screen Home goes back to the Zone View Screen Save save the changes in the Macro ordering and return to Settings Screen Add Macro allows a creation of a new macro on the Add a Macro page

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This section provides the following configuration options: Macro Enable by pressing on this checkbox, the Macro is enabled (with checkmark) or disabled (without checkmark) Macro Edit by cursoring to a macro name and pressing OK, access to the Edit Actions Screen is provided Macro Display Order by pressing on the UP/DOWN buttons, the display order of the devices for the Macros modified

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Add Macro Screen The Add Macro Screen allows for the creation of a new macro.

Add Macro Options

Macro Configuration Menu
The Add Macro Options buttons provide the following functions: Back goes back to the Automation Screen Home goes back to the Zone View Screen Save saves the changes for the current macro and returns to the Automation Screen

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Use this menu system to access the various configuration settings for a macro: Main Define the name, zone and display status of the macro Device Define the device triggers for this macro Time Define time triggers for this macro Schedule Define the days for which the macro is valid
Macro Configuration (Main)

Name Setting

Zone Setting

Display Setting

This section provides the following configuration options: Name the name of the macro (Text entry, up to 16 characters) Zone the zone in which the macro will show up in the Zone View screen Display in Zone enable display of the macro in the selected zone

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Macro Configuration (Device)
This section allows you to define a device trigger for the macro. This type of macro trigger is useful if you would like an INSTEON or X10 remote control to initiate a set of actions.
Enable Device Trigger Device Trigger Settings
This section provides the following configuration options: Enable Checking this option enables device triggering for this macro Device Trigger Settings Define the device and its status change to be used as the trigger for this macro

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Macro Configuration (Time)
This section allows you to define a time trigger for the macro. This type of macro trigger is useful if you would like to initiate a set of actions at a given time.
Enable Time Trigger Time Trigger Settings
This section provides the following configuration options: Enable Checking this option enables time triggering for this macro Triggered By Define the time for this macro to initiate. Triggered By Options Specific Time Sunrise and Sunset Comments Start the macro based on a specific time of day Start the macro based on calculated sunrise/sunset for each day. An offset from the sunrise/sunset can be selected to trigger the macro earlier or later than sunrise/sunset. The calculation for sunrise/sunset is performed using location settings in the configuration area of mControl. The calculated time including offset will be shown underneath the settings buttons.

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Macro Configuration (Schedule)
This section allows you to define the days on which the macro will be executed.

Schedule Settings

This section provides the following configuration options: Schedule Select the days which the macro will be executed

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Edit Macro Screen The Edit Macro Screen allows editing of an existing macro.

Edit Macro Options

The Add Macro Options buttons provide the following functions: Back goes back to the Automation Screen Home goes back to the Zone View Screen Save saves the changes for the current macro and returns to the Automation Screen Delete delete the macro

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Action List Screen The Action List Screen allows modifying the actions associated with an existing macro.

Action List Options

Action List Settings
The Action List Options buttons provide the following functions: Back goes back to the Edit a Macro Screen Home goes back to the Zone View Screen Save saves the current action list configuration for the macro Add Action create a new action; goes to Edit Action Screen Edit Macro allow editing of the name and trigger type of the macro; goes to the Edit Macro Screen

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This section provides the following options: Enable/Disable Action by checking (enabling) or un-checking (disabling) the action will determine if this action is executed if the macro is run Action Edit by cursoring to a action name and pressing OK, access to the Edit Action Screen is provided Action Execution Order by pressing on the UP/DOWN buttons, the execution order of the action within the macro is modified

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Edit an Action Screen The Edit an Action Screen allows modifying actions.

Edit an Action Options

Action Settings
The Edit an Action Options buttons provide the following functions: Back goes back to the Action List Screen Home goes back to the Zone View Screen Save saves the changes for the current action and returns to the Action List Screen Delete Action deletes the current action and returns to the Action List Screen

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This section provides the following configuration options: Action Type the type of action to execute. Action types include: o Device perform a specific device command; for example, turn Porch Lights in the Backyard ON. Select a device command by defining the following parameters: Zone the zone in which the device is in Device the device to command Function the function to be performed by the device o Delay perform a delay in the macro. A delay is defined by the following parameters: Hours number of hours to delay Minutes (in 5 minute increments) number of minutes to delay o IR send an IR command. The required parameters are: IR Command the IR command that will be sent as part of this action. This command was Learned or entered by cutting and pasting raw CCF text in the IR Command section of mControl IR Device the device (or port) from which the IR command is to be sent from. For the case of Global Cach ports, please refer to your Global Cach user manuals.

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Camera Screen The Camera Screen allows modifying the configuration of existing or new cameras.

Camera Options

Camera List
The Automation Options buttons provide the following functions: Back goes back to the Settings Screen Home goes back to the Zone View Screen Add Camera allows a configuration of a new camera
This section provides the following configuration options: Edit Camera by cursoring to a camera name and pressing OK, access to the Edit Camera Screen is provided

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Add Camera and Edit Camera Screens The Add Camera and Edit Camera screens allow for the configuration of a camera.

Edit Camera Options

Camera Settings
The Edit an Action Options buttons provide the following functions: Back goes back to the Camera Screen Home goes back to the Zone View Screen Save saves the changes for the current action and returns to the Camera Screen Delete Camera deletes the camera and returns to the Camera Screen

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This section provides the following configuration options: Name the name of the camera (Text entry, up to 16 characters) Zone the location of the camera Camera the camera type (refer to the list provided in Supported Hardware) IP Address the IP address of the camera Port Address the http port used by mControl to talk with the camera (usually 80) Username username for login Password password for login

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IR Control Screen The IR Control screen allows modifying the configuration of IR functionality.

IR Control Options

IR Control Configuration
The Automation Options buttons provide the following functions: Back goes back to the Settings Screen Home goes back to the Zone View Screen
This section provides the following configuration options: Commands add, modify and delete IR commands Adapters view available adapter ports. These correspond to the available Global Cach ports available.

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Adapters Ports View the IR ports available for sending commands to.

Adapter Ports

When you select the Adapters tab, this screen provides a list of all the available adapter ports. These ports are used to send and receive IR commands. Use one of these ports in macro actions to define the destination location of the IR command. mControl currently only display the ports, as configured within the Global Cache adapter you can not edit, delete or add ports. For more information on Adapter Ports, please refer to your Global Cach user manual.

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IR Commands Shows a list of all IR commands and allows creation of new IR commands.

IR Commands

IR Command Options
The Automation Options buttons provide the following functions: Back goes back to the Settings Screen Home goes back to the Zone View Screen Add IR Command allows creation of a new IR command

For more information on CCF formats, please refer to: http://www.geocities.com/jpollock_2000/ccf.htm
mControl only supports IR commands less than 900 characters.

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b. If you have access to CCF (Component Control File) codes for the command, it is possible to cut and paste them directly into the text box area. To get to CCF codes for your component, we recommend http://www.remotecentral.com/ To convert binary CCF files to text format, we recommend utilities like the CCF Tools utility (also found on http://www.remotecentral.com/).

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5. Use IR commands within mControl Macros, to control electronic components. Within any macro, add an action of type IR, selecting the specific command IR command saved as part of the step 4.
IR Commands and Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
A reference of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 CCF commands can be found here: http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/files/rcfiles.cgi?kw=media+center&fc=-&area=pronto&db=&br=&dv=&dt=&so= Please note, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 utilizes a two-code IR command toggle system to eliminate bounce or double keying. The debounce setting of Media Center can be disabled, thereby allowing a single command to represent the IR command. For a good reference on this topic, see: http://blogs.msdn.com/mswanson/archive/2004/12/01/272766.aspx.

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Configuring mControl Clients
Using mControl from a remote PC using Internet Explorer
1. Start Internet Explorer and enter the following in the address area: http://<mControl PC>:29990/default.aspx, where <mControl PC> is the name or IP address of the PC on which mControl was installed on.
Adding mControl to a remote Windows XP Media Center Edition PC
Please note, this is an unsupported feature of mControl and once implemented, requires manual editing of your Windows registry the mControl uninstaller does not remove these settings. We recommend making a back-up of your Windows registry before any substantive changes. 1. Copy the mControl.mcl file located in the C:\Program Files\Embedded Automation\mControl directory to the new client machines C:\Documents and Settings\<user of your choice>\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Media Center\Media Center Programs directory. 2. Edit the file using Notepad to modify the URL, replacing 'localhost' with the name of the new client machine. For example, if your mControl Automation Service machine is called 'MyServer, you would change the URL setting to "http://MyServer:29990/Default.aspx". 3. Once the file has been modified, you will be able to access it from the More Programs area of the client machine.

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Adding mControl to the Start Menu of a Windows XP Media Center Edition PC
Please note, this is an unsupported feature of mControl and once implemented, requires manual editing of your Windows registry the mControl uninstaller does not remove these settings. We recommend making a back-up of your Windows registry before any substantive changes. To use this function on a remote PC, first perform the step above to Add mControl to a Remove Windows XP Media Center Edition PC. Only a maximum of two 3rd party items can be added to the Start Menu so if two 3rd party items are already installed on the Start Menu, the following steps will have no effect. 1. Using Notepad or equivalent text editor, copy the following into a file called mControl.reg:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Categories\Start Menu\{3de6904a-d9c7-4ef9-b77dc1216b39161f}] "AppID"=" {aebf238a-a1c5-4354-ba23-e693cb9f219c}" "TimeStamp"=dword:0add6130 "Title"="mControl" "URL"="http://localhost:29990/Default.aspx"
2. After saving the file, double-click on the file or, within Explorer, perform a right-click and select the Merge option. You will be asked if you want to add the information to the Windows registry. Once you agree, the registry settings will be added and mControl will be available on the Start Menu when Media Center is re-started.

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Configuring mControl mControl allows configuration of User and System settings within XML files. Please ensure all changes comply with XML - improper XML may affect the operation of mControl. To enable any custom settings, you must restart the mControl Automation Service, which during initialization reads the XML files. Please make a back-up of any XML file before making changes.

Custom User Settings

Custom user settings can be made in the mControlDataSet.xml file, located in the C:\Program Files\Embedded Automation\mControl directory.
Adding Custom Images Add a <device-image> element to the XML data. Images of type PNG, GIF, and JPEG are preferred. Image size should be 120 by 120 pixels for best display other sizes will be scaled up/down to fit and may appear distorted. A blank image, called Blank.gif is provided in the C:\Program Files\Embedded Automation\mControl\images\device directory. You may use this image as a template for creating a custom device image. In this sample, a Chime device, which uses the Chime.gif image has been added (shown in red).

I get a "The trial version of mControl has expired" message. What happened? The mControl software you are using has been provided for limited time use. This is governed by a form of copy protection. Either one of three things happened to cause the "The trial version of mControl has expired" message: (a) the 30 days you had to review mControl has passed, (b) the mControl license has become damaged, or (c) the system date has been changed. Please note: if your license has expired, all navigation and viewing functionality will still be available; however, all device control and automation will be disabled. You can purchase mControl from the Embedded Automation web store.

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X10 Automation
I don't see the X10 module I would like to control in the module list on the "Edit Device" screen. You can add, remove or rename devices by making changes to the mServer.exe.xml file. Please refer to the Configuring Devices section of the mControl v1 (Home Edition) User Manual.
Can devices controlled by CM11A/CM12U or CM17A X10 adapters be used for "Device" macros triggers? Only devices connected to a 2414U INSTEON or CM15A X10 adapters can be used for "Device" macro triggers.
I plugged in my CM15A X10 Adapter and Windows asked for driver files. I pressed Cancel but now I see unknown devices (denoted by yellow question marks) in Device Manager. What should I do? To fix this simply install mControl. mControl will ask to install the required drivers for the CM15A X10 Adapter.

INSTEON Automation

Does mControl work with SwitchLincs? Currently, mControl can turn on, turn off, dim and brighten SwitchLincs. Even if your SwitchLinc is "registered", they do not send messages back to mControl and as a result, mControl can not display any changes made by users. For example, if you dim a SwitchLinc, mControl does not see this change and hence is not able to update the display on user interface. We are working with Smarthome/INSTEON to enhance mControl to sense and display SwitchLinc changes, as made by users.

Numerics
192.168.1.0 IP network, 75 802.11 standards, 4243 802.11a standard, 4243 802.11b standard, 4243 802.11g standard, 4243 802.11n standard, 4243 Asterisk@Home, 21, 34 ATA (analog telephone adapter), 158 Atheros, 44 audio D-Link media client, connecting and configuring, 134136 encoding music files, 137139 Grip program, 137139 hardware selection, 129130 media server, installing and configuring, 132134 MP3 format, 131, 137 music format, choosing, 137 OGG Vorbis format, 137 ripping CDs, 137139 software selection, 129131 streaming, 139140 system configuration, 132136 WAV format, 137 WMA format, 137
AAG Electronica, 188 ACT AT004 Multi-Tester, 247 ActiveHome devices, 2629 acx100, 44 Admin button (MisterHouse), 298 AM466 module, 232 AM486 module, 232 AM14A module, 232 analog telephone adapter (ATA), 158 Anywhere Remote, 1718 Appearance settings (MythTV), 124 ApplianceLinc three-prong module, 232 ApplianceLinc three-prong two-way module, 232 Asterisk on CD, 347 compilation, 176177 computer hardware for, 24 configuration, 178 context, 161165 described, 21, 34 dial plans, 159161 dialing with, 183184 hardware for, 166167 installation, 177 making a call, 182184 optional configuration, 179181 requirements for, 165166 SPA-3000 configuration, 167175
baby monitors and X10, 245 Back button (MisterHouse), 298 backend server configuration Capture Cards setting, 118119 Channel editor setting, 121 General setting, 118 Input setting, 120121 main settings, adjusting, 118121 for MythTV, 117122 overview, 117118 program guide, populating, 121122 Video Sources setting, 119120 backing up current kernel, 5152 battery backup power supplies, 245 BGP (Border Gateway Protocol), 92 bgpd, 99 Billy Bass, automating, 335
Linux Smart Homes For Dummies
BlueLava on CD, 348 configuration, 256258 described, 29, 252 installation, 255 BottleRocket on CD, 348349 described, 30, 252 installation, 255256 Broadcom, 44 browser CamStream images on a, 150 weather data retrieved from your, 203207 built-in functions for MisterHouse, 288 PuTTY on, 348 Quagga on, 348 scripting files, 349 sunrise scripts, 240242 sunset scripts, 240242 system requirements, 345 troubleshooting, 350 TwonkyMedia on, 349 WPA-Supplicant on, 348 CGI-x10, 30 Channel editor setting (MythTV), 121 children watched from the Internet while you arent home, 336337 chores to automate Billy Bass, modifying, 335 car seat heated on cold mornings, 338 children watched from the Internet while you arent home, 336337 dogs let out when you arent home, 336 greenhouse, controlling, 333334 lawn, watering, 334 mail (snail), checking for, 334335 nighttime snacking, using an alarm to stop, 337338 window shades, opening and closing, 335336 CK18A kit, 251 Clients icon (TwonkyVision), 134 closed loop protocol, 262 CM11A interface described, 2526 troubleshooting, 246 X10, 230, 231 CM15A interface, 230, 231, 250, 251 CM17A interface described, 26 X10, 230 X10 wireless, 250, 251 CM19A interface, 231, 250 Collings, Terry (Red Hat Linux Networking and System Administration), 316 comic strips retrieved with MisterHouse, 276279 Comics Pictures button (MisterHouse), 299 command input for MisterHouse, 263 command line, running program from, 3536 commands for X10, sending, 238 Common UNIX Printer System (CUPS), 242
cable, 193 CamStream browser, seeing your Camstream images on a, 150 described, 34 installation, 142145 reloading Web page, creating a, 150151 running, 146 sending your files to other computers with, 148150 software for, 145 timestamping images, 150 video image, adjusting, 146148 Capture Cards setting (MythTV), 118119 car seat heating automated, 338 CD Asterisk on, 347 BlueLava on, 348 BottleRocket on, 348349 configuration files, 349 ForecastFox on, 349 Heyu on, 347 installing items from CD to hard drive, 345346 LIRC on, 349 MisterHouse on, 347 MythTV on, 347348 NdisWrapper on, 347 One-wire weather on, 349 OpenWrt on, 348 programs on, 346349
compilation Asterisk, 176177 custom kernel compilation, 5258 Quagga, 9697 WPA-Supplicant, 62 compilers, 36 configuration Asterisk, 178 Ekiga, 152153 NdisWrapper, 4950 OpenWrt, 8184 Oww (One-wire weather), 191197 Quagga, 100102 SPA-3000, 167175 TwonkyVision, 132134 weather station, 191197 wireless access point (WAP), 8184 WPA-Supplicant, 6263 configuration files on CD, 349 Configured Hosts screen (OpenWrt), 86 Content icon (TwonkyVision), 132133 context, 161165 CP290 interface, 231 cron program, 242 CUPS (Common UNIX Printer System), 242 Current Conditions option (Forecastfox), 206 custom kernel compilation backing up current kernel, 5152 Debian 2.4, 5657 Debian 2.6, 55 Fedora 2.6, 5355 GRUB configuration, 6061 LILO (Linux Loader) configuration, 5860 Linux kernel versions, 56 overview, 5051 Vanilla 2.4, 5758 Vanilla 2.6, 57 Derived Values tab (Oww), 196 desktop computers and wireless networking, 41 desktop, getting weather data on your, 199203 DHCP connection type, 76 dial plans, 159161 digital video recorder and media center, 32 dimmers, 246 directory for MisterHouse, 274 Display tab (Oww), 194 DIY Zoning Project advantages of, 223 disadvantages of, 222 electronic duct dampers, 223 functions of, 222 money saved with, 221 overview, 220221 temperature sensors, 223 D-Link media client, connecting and configuring, 134136 DNS server, 74 dogs let out when you arent home, automation for, 336 Domain Name System (DNS), 90 drivers, 40, 48 DVD settings (MythTV), 124 dynamic routing, 92

egg timer program, 238239 EGP (Exterior Gateway Protocol), 92 802.11 standards, 4243 802.11a standard, 4243 802.11b standard, 4243 802.11g standard, 4243 802.11n standard, 4243 Eight Relay Controller Latched, 233 Ekiga calls made with, 153155 configuration, 152153 described, 35 installation, 152 electrical ratings, 246 electronic duct dampers, 223 ELK ESM1-X10 Signal Meter, 247, 248 encoding music files, 137139
Damn Small Linux, 24 Data Source tab (Oww), 194 Debian 2.4, 5657 Debian 2.6, 55 default gateway, 74 default route, 90 deleting recordings on MythTV, 126127
encryption keys, setting up, 319321 Events Calendar Clock button (MisterHouse), 299 Extended Forecast option (Forecastfox), 206 Extensible HyperText Markup Language (XHTML), 303
Game settings (MythTV), 124 General option (Forecastfox), 205206 General setting (MythTV), 118 Gentoo Linux, 24 GNOME desktop, 199203 GnomeMeeting. See Ekiga GNU General Public License, 22 GNU software, 346 GNU Zebra, 3132 graphical user interface (GUI), 36 greenhouse, automating your, 333334 Grip program, 137139 GRUB configuration, 6061
Fedora 2.6, 5355 Fedora Core, 24 Firefox Web browser, 19, 203207 Firewall Configuration screen (OpenWrt), 8687 Flipit, 30 Forecastfox on CD, 349 Current Conditions option, 206 Extended Forecast option, 206 General option, 205206 installation, 203205 links, 207 Profiles option, 206 Radar option, 206 Severe Weather option, 206 Todays Forecast option, 206 Foreign eXchange Office (FXO), 158 Foreign eXchange Station (FXS), 158 freeware programs, 346 frontend server configuration Appearance settings, 124 DVD settings, 124 Game settings, 124 general settings, 123 Image settings, 124 main menu options, 123 Music settings, 124 News settings, 124 overview, 122123 Phone settings, 125 Setup menu, 123125 TV settings, 124 Video settings, 124 Weather settings, 124 Web settings, 125 FTP, 316317 fun uses for X10, 1314 functional uses for X10, 1314
HA protocols, 264 hardware Asterisk, 24, 166167 audio, 129130 Linux software, 24 MythTV, 24, 114115 NdisWrapper, 4647 new software used on old hardware, 2324 starter kit (X10), 235236 weather station, 187188 wireless networking, 4142 X10 wireless, 253 heating, saving money with controlled, 219223 Heyu on CD, 347 compiling, 234235 described, 28, 3536 historical background of the Internet, 303304 home automation, 910. See also chores to automate home network security encryption keys, setting up, 319321 FTP, 316317 Linux, administering, 316 passphrase, 319 Port 22, 320 private keys, 317318

public keys, 317318 scp, 317 sftp, 317 ssh system, 317, 318319 sshd, 317 telnet, 316317 tunneling, 318 home networking automation options, 3132 GNU Zebra, 3132 Quagga, 32 Home Networking For Dummies (Ivens), 73, 89 home security CamStream, 34 Ekiga, 34 overview, 3435 webcams, 156 HomeDirector devices, 2629 HomeToys online magazine articles (Kingery), 228 hostname, 74 house code, 229, 236237 Houston, Dave (roZetta board), 263264 HTML template MisterHouse remote control through Web interface, 302305 overview, 302303 Web pages created with, 304305 http server, starting, 254255 HVAC Weather button (MisterHouse), 299 software for webcams, 144145 TwonkyVision, 132134 X10 thermostat controls, 212218 Installed Software link (OpenWrt), 87 INSTEON system, 344 Intel, 44 Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP), 92 Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS), 92 Internet downloading information from, 264 historical background, 303304 regulating use of, 265 weather data, 1920, 198 I/O boards and MisterHouse, 264 IP address, 47, 74 IP routing. See also Quagga default route, 90 Domain Name System (DNS), 90 dynamic routing, 92 Linux PC networking commands, 104106 overview, 8992 static routes, 9091 WRT54GL networking commands, 106109 iPods, wireless transmission of music to stereo from, 17 iptables, 321324 iptables.sh script installation, 323324 overview, 321323 Ishiguro, Kunihiro (Zebra project), 92 isisd, 99 Ivens, Kathy (Home Networking For Dummies), 73, 89
Image settings (MythTV), 124 image slide shows played on MythTV, 128 Input setting (MythTV), 120121 installation Asterisk, 177 of CD items to hard drive, 345346 Ekiga, 152 Forecastfox, 203205 iptables.sh script, 323324 MisterHouse, 265268 MythTV, 115116 Oww (One-wire weather), 189197 PuTTY, 324326 Quagga, 9697 software for weather station, 189197
Jakma, Paul (Quagga), 92 Jardin, Vincent (Quagga), 92
Kingery, Phil (HomeToys online magazine articles), 228 kitchen appliances, automating, 265 KnoppMyth, 3233 KR22A remote, 251 KR19A (SlimFire) remote, 251
LampLinc Plus two-way dimmer module, 232 LampLinc three-prong dimmer module, 232 LampLinc three-prong two-way dimmer module, 232 LAN information, 7374 laptop computers and wireless networking, 42 lawn watering, automating, 334 learning curve for MisterHouse, 279280 Lights Appliances button (MisterHouse), 299 LILO (Linux Loader) configuration, 5860 Line 1 tab (SPA-3000), 170173 links in Forecastfox, 207 Linksys WRT54GL, 6769 Linux home automation, advantages of, 2122 Linux kernel versions, 56 Linux MP3 player controlled with an X10 remote control, 17 Linux PC networking commands, 104106 Linux software administering, 316 choosing version of, 2324 computer hardware for, choosing, 24 Damn Small Linux, 24 Fedora Core, 24 Gentoo Linux, 24 SUSE Linux, 24 Ubuntu Linux, 24 used to control X10 modules, 13 using new software on old hardware, 2324 Linux wireless LAN support, 44 Linux wireless support, 4345 Linuxant, 43 Linux-based home automation software. See also specific software for ActiveHome devices, 2629 Asterisk@Home, 21, 34 CGI-x10, 30 command line, running program from, 3536 digital video recorder and media center, 3233 Flipit, 30 GNU Zebra, 3132 graphical user interface (GUI), 36 Heyu, 28, 3536

home networking, 3132 for home security, 3435 for HomeDirector devices, 2629 KnoppMyth, 3233 LIRC (Linux Infrared Remote Control), 33 list of, 35 low-level software, 3536 Motion, 33 motion detection, 33 One-wire weather, 34 overview, 25 Project WiSH, 2728 remote control, 33 smart telephone system, 3334 TK10, 3031 for videoconferencing, 3435 for weather, 34 for webcams, 3435 wmx10, 31 for X10 Firecracker devices, 2931 Linux-wlan Project, 43 LIRC (Linux Infrared Remote Control), 33, 349 LM465 module, 232 LM14A module, 232 location settings (MisterHouse), 274275 Locke, Bruce A. (BlueLava), 252 Log File tab (Oww), 194195 logging in as root, 266 Logitech QuickCam Orbit webcam, 155 Lowe, Doug (Networking For Dummies), 73, 89 low-level software, 3536
MadWifi, 44 Mail Headlines News button (MisterHouse), 299 mail (snail), automating checking for, 334335 main menu options (MythTV), 123 main Web page (MisterHouse), 297300 Maxi Controller, 233 Maxim iButtons, 280 media server, installing and configuring, 132134 Menus button (MisterHouse), 298 Messages tab (Oww), 196
Mini Controller, 233 mini-PCI card, 42 Misc category (MisterHouse), 275 MisterHouse button (MisterHouse), 298 MisterHouse (MH). See also MisterHouse remote access; MisterHouse remote control through Web interface automating home systems with, 264 on CD, 347 comic strips retrieved with, 276279 command input, 263 described, 13, 2627 directory, 274 HA protocols, 264 home automation systems, 264 installation, 265268 Internet, downloading information from, 264 Internet use, regulating, 265 I/O boards, 264 kitchen appliances, automating, 265 learning curve for, 279280 location settings, 274275 logging in as root, 266 Misc category, 275 MP3s played with, 264 as organizer, 264 overview, 262263 parameters, modifying, 274275 as PDA interface, 264 preparation for setup, 268272 restarting, 275276 routers, rebooting, 265 serial setting, 275 server setting, 275 setting up, 272276 speaking ability of, 264 starting, 272274 Tk interface, 263 tracking sunrise, sunset and phases of moon with, 264 user interfaces, 263 weather monitoring with, 264 Web parameter, 274 what it does, 263265 MisterHouse remote access home network, securing, 314, 315321 iptables, 321324 overview, 313314 PuTTY, 324330 MisterHouse remote control through Web interface Admin button, 298 Back button, 298 Comics Pictures button, 299 Events Calendar Clock button, 299 HTML template, 302305 HVAC Weather button, 299 Lights Appliances button, 299 Mail Headlines News button, 299 main Web page, 297300 Menus button, 298 MisterHouse button, 298 MrHouse Home button, 299 MrHouse Modes button, 299 My MH button, 298 My MH Web page, 305312 Phone Calls VoiceMail Msgs button, 299 Search button, 298 Security Cameras button, 299 Speech button, 299 Statistics Logged Data button, 299 TV/Radio Guide MP3 Music button, 299 X10 modules, accessing and controlling, 300302 module setup for starter kit (X10), 236237 modules, 231232, 250251 money saved with DIY Zoning Project, 221 Motion, 33 motion detectors, 343 motion sensors used to control X10, 12 mounting weather station, 197198 MP3 format, 131, 137 MR26A interface, 230, 250 MrHouse Home button (MisterHouse), 299 MrHouse Modes button (MisterHouse), 299 music format, choosing, 137 music played on MythTV, 127 Music settings (MythTV), 124 My MH button (MisterHouse), 298 My MH Web page overview, 305306 Weather Report button, adding, 308312 weather report page, installing, 306307 MySQL configuration (MythTV), 117

MythTV Appearance settings, 124 backend server, configuring, 117122 Capture Cards setting, 118119 on CD, 347348 Channel editor setting, 121 computer hardware for, 24 deleting recordings, 126127 described, 32, 117 DVD settings, 124 frontend server, configuring, 122125 Game settings, 124 General setting, 118 hardware selection for, 114115 Image settings, 124 image slide shows played on, 128 Input setting, 120121 installation, 115116 main menu options, 123 main settings, adjusting, 118121 music played on, 127 Music settings, 124 MySQL configuration, 117 News settings, 124 overview, 113 Phone settings, 125 program guide, populating, 121122 recordings, managing, 125127 scheduling recordings, 125126 Setup menu, 123125 TV settings, 124 Video settings, 124 Video Sources setting, 119120 videos played on, 128 watching recordings, 126 watching TV on, 125 Weather settings, 124 Web settings, 125 MythWeather described, 20 setting up, 207209 viewing information with, 209210 NdisWrapper on CD, 347 configuration, 4950 custom kernel, compiling, 5061 drivers, 48 hardware setup, 4647 IP network address and mask, 47 overview, 4546 passkey, 47 requirements for, 46 security mode, 47 Service Set Identifier (SSID), 47 shared key, 47 wireless channel number, 47 netmask, 74 Network Address Translation (NAT), 74, 328 Network icon (TwonkyVision), 134 Networking For Dummies (Lowe), 73, 89 new software used on old hardware, 2324 News settings (MythTV), 124 nighttime snacking, automating an alarm to stop, 337338 Ninja camera mounts, 341 noise filters, 282 Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, 344 None connection type, 75
object code, 36 OGG Vorbis format, 137 192.168.1.0 IP network, 75 online weather browser, getting weather data from your, 203207 desktop, getting weather data on your, 199203 MythWeather, 207210 open loop protocol, 262 Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), 92 OpenWrt on CD, 348 configuration, 8184 Configured Hosts screen, 86 Firewall Configuration screen, 8687 Installed Software link, 87 overview, 8588
native Linux drivers, 40 Navigation Tree icon (TwonkyVision), 133
status page, 85 upgrading your WAP to, 7881 optional configuration for Asterisk, 179181 OrbitView program, 156 organizer, MisterHouse as, 264 ospfd, 99 ospf6d, 99 Oww (One-wire weather) cable for, 193 on CD, 349 configuration, 191197 Data Source tab, 194 Derived Values tab, 196 described, 34, 188 Display tab, 194 installation, 189197 Internet, putting your weather data on the, 198 Log File tab, 194195 Messages tab, 196 Stats tab, 195 Upload tab, 195 Private Branch eXchange (PBX), 158 private keys, 317318 products X10 for, finding, 1415 Profiles option (Forecastfox), 206 program guide, populating, 121122 programs on CD, 346349 Project WiSH, 2728 PSTN Line tab, 173175 public keys, 317318 Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), 158 purchasing X10 devices, 232233 PuTTY on CD, 348 installation, 324326 overview, 324 ssh keys generated with, 326328 tunnels, building, 328330

Quagga bgpd, 99 on CD, 348 compilation, 9697 configuration, 100102 described, 32 installation, 9697 isisd, 99 ospfd, 99 ospf6d, 99 overview, 9293 package manager used to install, 9395 ripd, 99 ripngd, 99 routing with, 99100 vtysh, 99 watchquagga, 99 on WRT54GL, 9899 zebra, 99
package manager used to install Quagga, 9395 pan feature of webcams, 155156 passkey, 47 passphrase, 319 PBX (Private Branch eXchange), 158 PC interfaces for X10, 230231 PCI card, 41 PCMCIA card, 42 PDA interface, MisterHouse as, 264 Performance icon (TwonkyVision), 134 personal video recorder (PVR), 113. See also MythTV phase problems for X10, 245 Phone Calls VoiceMail Msgs button (MisterHouse), 299 Phone settings (MythTV), 125 phone systems. See smart telephone system Port 22, 320 POTS (plain old telephone service), 158 Powerlinc interface, 230 PPPoE connection type, 76 Prism, 44 private address space, 73
Radar option (Forecastfox), 206 Radio icon (TwonkyVision), 133 Rain8, 233 receivers, 230 recordings, managing, 125127
Red Hat Linux Networking and System Administration (Collings & Wall), 316 regular expressions (regex), 312 Relay module, 232 reloading Web page, creating, 150151 remote control, 33 remote control for devices, 341342 remote control software, 33 restarting MisterHouse, 275276 RIP (Routing Information Protocol), 92 ripd, 99 ripngd, 99 ripping CDs, 137139 root password, 74 routers, rebooting, 265 Routing Information Protocol (RIP), 92 routing with Quagga, 99100 roZetta board (Houston), 263264 RR501 module, 250 rt2x00, 44 SlimFire (KR19A) remote, 251 smart telephone system Asterisk, 34 Asterisk@Home, 34 dial plans, 159161 overview, 33, 158 Smarthome 3-pin SignaLinc couplerrepeater, 282 sniffer, 317 socket rockets, 342 software audio, 129131 CamStream, 145 new software used on old hardware, 2324 starter kit (X10), 234235 weather station, 187188 X10 wireless, 252 source code, 3536 SPA-3000. See also Asterisk configuration, 167175 context, 161165 dial plans, 159161 Line 1 tab, 170173 PSTN Line tab, 173175 System tab, 169 SPA-3102, 166 speaking ability of MisterHouse, 264 Speech button (MisterHouse), 299 ssh system, 317319 sshd, 317 SSID (Service Set Identifier), 47 standalone print servers, 340341 starter kit (X10) building, 233237 hardware for, 235236 house codes, 236237 module setup, 236237 overview, 233234 software for, 234235 unit codes, 236237 starting MisterHouse, 272274 startup script installation, 6465 Static connection type, 76 static routes, 9091 Statistics Logged Data button (MisterHouse), 299 Stats tab (Oww), 195

scheduling recordings, 125126 Schorr, Andrew (Quagga), 92 scp, 317 scripting files on CD, 349 Search button (MisterHouse), 298 security. See home network security; home security Security Cameras button (MisterHouse), 299 security mode (NdisWrapper), 47 sensors used to control X10, 12 serial ports, 283 serial setting (MisterHouse), 275 server setting (MisterHouse), 275 servers, 41 Service Set Identifier (SSID), 47 Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), 158 Session Internet Protocol (SIP), 153 Setup menu (MythTV), 123125 Severe Weather option (Forecastfox), 206 sftp, 317 shared key, 47 shareware programs, 346 signal attenuation, 245 Siren, 233
Status icon (TwonkyVision), 132 status page (OpenWrt), 85 StormSiren used to obtain weather updates, 20 streaming audio, 139140 streaming media clients and servers, 340 streaming music clients, 339340 sunrise scripts, 240242 sunset scripts, 240242 SUSE Linux, 24 Synaptic used to install driver for webcams, 142 System tab (SPA-3000), 169 tunnels, building, 328330 TV settings (MythTV), 124 TV/Radio Guide MP3 Music button (MisterHouse), 299 TW523 interface, 231 Twillman, Tymm (BottleRocket), 252 TwonkyMedia, 130, 349 TwonkyVision Clients icon, 134 Content icon, 132133 installing and configuring, 132134 Navigation Tree icon, 133 Network icon, 134 Performance icon, 134 Radio icon, 133 Status icon, 132 Tree builder icon, 134 two-thermostat X10 control system, 216218 TXB16 thermostat overview, 212213 setup for, 214 using, 214215 warm house, waking up to a, 219 X10 thermostat controls, 212215 TXB16 X10 HVAC system, 233
tables, creating MisterHouse, 284287 TC184W, 233 telephone system (smart) Asterisk, 34 Asterisk@Home, 34 dial plans, 159161 overview, 33, 158 telephony, 158 telnet, 316317 temperature sensors, 223 TempLinc, 233 Tepper, Hasso (Quagga), 92 terminal window, 35 Thermostat Set-back Controller, 212, 218 tilt feature of webcams, 155156 timestamping images, 150 Tk interface, 263 TK10, 3031 TM751 module, 250, 251 Todays Forecast option (Forecastfox), 206 touchtone controller used to control X10, 12 transceiver described, 230 setting up, 253 transmitters, 230 Tree builder icon (TwonkyVision), 134 troubleshooting CD, 350 CM11A interface, 246 X10, 244248 Troxel, Greg (Quagga), 92 tunneling, 318
Ubuntu Linux, 24 unit code, 229, 236237 Universal Module X10, 233 X10 thermostat controls, 216217 universal remote controls, 342343 Upload tab (Oww), 195 UPS, 245 UR19A remote, 251 USB card, 41 user code, disabling, 291292 user interfaces for MisterHouse, 263
Vanilla 2.4, 5758 Vanilla 2.6, 57 version of Linux software, choosing, 2324 video image, adjusting, 146148

Video Out card, 18 Video settings (MythTV), 124 Video Sources setting (MythTV), 119120 videoconferencing. See also Ekiga CamStream, 34 described, 3435 overview, 151152 videos played on MythTV, 128 viewing information with MythWeather, 209210 VoIP (Voice Over IP), 153, 158 vtysh, 99 Weather settings (MythTV), 124 weather station. See also Oww (One-wire weather) building, 188189 cable for, 193 configuration, 191197 getting reports from your own, 19 hardware for, 187188 installing software for, 189197 Internet, putting your weather data on the, 198 mounting, 197198 overview, 187 software for, 187188 Web pages created with HTML template, 304305 Web parameter (MisterHouse), 274 webcams. See also CamStream described, 3435 Ekiga, 34 finding webcam driver, 142 installing software by using Synaptic, 144145 OrbitView program, 156 overview, 141 pan feature, 155156 setting up Synaptic software repositories, 143 Synaptic used to install driver for, 142 tilt feature, 155156 used for home security, 156 Weeder Technologies boards, 280 whole house blockers, 245 window shades, automating opening and closing, 335336 Winter, Bruce (MisterHouse), 261 wired networks compared, 41 wireless access point (WAP) configuration, 8184 described, 3940 LAN information, 7374 Linksys WRT54GL, 6769 OpenWrt, 6970, 7881 overview, 67 requirements for, 7173 WAN information, 7577 wireless information, 7778 wireless channel number, 47 wireless network interface card (NIC), 40
Wall, Kurt (Red Hat Linux Networking and System Administration), 316 WAN information DHCP connection type, 76 None connection type, 75 overview, 75 PPPoE connection type, 76 Static connection type, 76 wireless access point (WAP), 7577 WAP. See wireless access point (WAP) warm house, waking up to a, 219 watching recordings on MythTV, 126 watching TV on MythTV, 125 watchquagga, 99 WAV format, 137 weather, 34 weather applets, 19, 199203 weather data Firefox Web browser, 19, 203207 Internet, getting weather reports from, 1920 MythWeather used to obtain weather updates, 20 overview, 18 StormSiren used to obtain weather updates, 20 weather applets on Linux desktop, 19 weather station, getting reports from your own, 19 Weather Display, 188 weather monitoring with MisterHouse (MH), 264 Weather Report button, adding, 308312 weather report page, installing, 306307
wireless networking. See also NdisWrapper computer for, 40 desktop computers, 41 drivers, 40 802.11 standards, 4243 hardware components needed for, 4142 laptop computers, 42 Linux wireless support, 4345 mini-PCI card, 42 native Linux drivers, 40 overview, 3941 PCI card, 41 PCMCIA card, 42 sending TV and stereo signals from any TV, stereo, or CD player, 1516 servers, 41 standards, 4243 transmitting MP3 files, 16 USB card, 41 viewing Linux applications and videos on any TV, 18 wired networks compared, 41 wireless access point (WAP), 3940 wireless network interface card (NIC), 40 WPA-Supplicant, 6165 wireless video sender, 1516 WMA format, 137 wmx10, 31 WPA-Supplicant on CD, 348 compilation, 62 configuration, 6263 overview, 61 startup script installation, 6465 WRT54GL networking commands, 106109 overview, 9899 WS467, 233 baby monitors, 245 battery backup power supplies, 245 CM11A interface, 13, 2526, 230, 231, 246 CM15A interface, 230, 231 CM17A interface, 26, 230 CM19A interface, 231 commands, sending, 238 common problems with, 245246 computer used to control, 12 CP290 interface, 231 cron program, 242 desktop controller used to control, 12 dimmers, 246 egg timer program, 238239 Eight Relay Controller Latched, 233 electrical ratings, 246 fun uses for, 1314 functional uses for, 1314 house code, 229 isolating problems in, 247248 LampLinc Plus two-way dimmer module, 232 LampLinc three-prong dimmer modules, 232 Linux software used to control X10 modules, 13 LM465 module, 232 LM14A module, 232 local control, 246 Maxi Controller, 233 Mini Controller, 233 modules, 231232 motion sensors used to control, 12 MR26A interface, 230 overview, 1012, 25, 228229 PC interfaces, 230231 phase problems, 245 Powerlinc interface, 230 products for, finding, 1415 purchasing X10 devices, 232233 Rain8, 233 receivers, 230 Relay module, 232 remote control used to control, 11 sensors used to control, 12 signal attenuation, 245 Siren, 233 starter kit, building, 233237 sunrise scripts, 240242

XHTML (Extensible HyperText Markup Language), 303 XMMS MP3 player, 17 X10. See also X10 wireless AM466 module, 232 AM486 module, 232 AM14A module, 232 ApplianceLinc three-prong modules, 232
sunset scripts, 240242 TC184W, 233 TempLinc, 233 touchtone controller used to control, 12 transceivers, 230 transmitters, 230 troubleshooting, 244248 TW523 interface, 231 TXB16 X10 HVAC system, 233 unit code, 229 Universal Module, 233 UPS, 245 what it does, 228229 whole house blockers, 245 WS467, 233 X10-powered printer, 242244 X10 Communicating Thermostat Model TXB16. See TXB16 thermostat X10 controlled from MisterHouse built-in functions, list of, 288 parameters, defining, 284287 receiving X10 commands, 287296 requirements for, 281282 sending X10 commands, 287296 setup for, 282283 tables, creating MisterHouse, 284287 user code, disabling, 291292 X10 macros, creating, 289290 x10.pl, 292294 x10_11.pl, 294296 x10_test.pl, 290291 X10 Firecracker devices, 3031 X10 macros, creating, 289290 X10 Mini Timer, 219 X10 modules, accessing and controlling, 300302 X10 power line carrier. See X10 X10 thermostat controls controlled heating, saving money with, 219223 installation, 212218 overview, 212 Thermostat Set-back Controller, 218 two-thermostat X10 control system, 216218 TXB16 thermostat, 212215 Universal Module, 216217 warm house, waking up to a, 219 X10 wireless BlueLava, 255, 256258 BottleRocket, installing, 255256 CK18A kit, 251 CM15A interface, 250, 251 CM17A interface, 250, 251 CM19A interface, 250 hardware for, 253 http server, starting, 254255 interfaces, 250251 KR22A remote, 251 KR19A (SlimFire) remote, 251 modules, 250251 MR26A interface, 250 overview, 249250 RR501 module, 250 security, 250, 258 setting up, 253258 software for, 252 TM751 module, 250, 251 tools for, 251253 transceiver, setting up, 253 UR19A remote, 251 using, 258 x10mp3 (software), 17 x10.pl, 292294 x10_11.pl, 294296 X10-powered printer, 242244 x10_test.pl, 290291
Young, David (Quagga), 92
zebra, 99 Zebra project (Ishiguro), 92