iRule - Page 261

Originally Posted by JapanDave 

Does the global cache have be connected directly to the router or can you connect wirelessly? If so I am screwed.

Originally Posted by Steve Goff 

It depends on the unit. The WF2IR is a WiFi to IR device, and the WF2SL is a WiFi to RS232 device. But even in a house built in 1891 I've found ways to get Ethernet to all my rooms that need it.

And if you can get one Ethernet cable to the area, you can use a switch to get four or eight Ethernet connections at that location.

Originally Posted by Josh Bolton 

The IP2IR must be connected by ethernet to the network in any fashion, the WF2IR can connect via your wireless network which means it just needs power and the ability to connect to your wireless network.

Originally Posted by JapanDave 

Not is a re-enforced solid concrete house you can't unfortunately.
I have the Global Cache GC-100-6 and WF2IR, but I need the GC-100-6 for the RS232.

I supposes I could run a bridge to 2 wireless routers and do it that way.

Originally Posted by JapanDave 

BTW, how does the WF2IR connect to the wireless router? Where do you enter the codes for connection?

Originally Posted by Steve Goff 

Here is the support section on connecting iTach WiFi device to router, including a video.

Originally Posted by JapanDave 

Thanks Steve,
Forgive my ignorance, but how do I tell if ,
#1. my router is 802.11d enabled?
#2. And how do I ensure that my WiFi is using AES data encryption?
#3. Can the static IP address be anything I want, or is there a recommended IP address?

Originally Posted by Steve Goff 

It needs to be 802.11(b) capable, which includes just about every n router. You set up the encryption standard in the router setup. Router setup is also where you set up the static IP address. You'll find out the router's reserved addresses in setup.

Originally Posted by ecrabb 

You can assign the static IP to the iTach in the router setup according to MAC address as Steve mentioned, but you can also simply assign a static IP address in the iTach's configuration page.

SC

Originally Posted by TheYoshi 

For any of you who haven't yet set up guide data in iRule and have the intent to do so I've gone ahead and shared out the work I've done. There are two things you can use which should be a good starting point.

1. A device named "DirecTV Channel Queries" - This contains all the normal direcTV network commands plus specific queries for channel data inclusive of all Sunday ticket channels, several premium channels (HBOs, etc.), Family/Kid channels and a few of my own local stations. This will continue to grow as I work on adding channels. Every channel I have a query for guide data built I also have a fast direct tune action so you can quickly tune the channel without emulating button presses (ie: tune to 501 vs. 5, delay, 0, delay, 1, delay, enter)

2. A feedback set named "DirecTV Channel Data" - This contains feedbacks for title and episode data for the channels mentioned above, the feedbacks are a little more categorized because it's easier to do so with feedbacks than it is within device codes.

The way I set this up is as follows.

1. I use one instance of the device for each DirecTV receiver I have this allows for direct tuning as well as getting data around the currently tuned channel for each receiver.

2. I also set up one additional DirecTV device which is used for guide data queries. The main reason I do this is that I have a H34-700 at my house, this receiver is quite a bit beefier than the others so I beat it up with the guide data queries and leave the lesser receivers to only handle things that are local to that receiver (tuning, etc.)

This is all tested and working well in my setup, if there are any questions let me know. I'll continue adding more channels to the devices for both feedbacks and queries, direct tuning, etc. I'm not sure my local stations will be that useful for anyone who doesn't live in Austin but they are there none the less

Originally Posted by snodric 

I've got a Sharp TV and am using IP to control it over my network. The device code for Sharp TVs only has volume control in set amounts (e.g. Volume 15, Volume 30, Volume 45) and you have to toggle through these to control volume. Is anyone able to control volume by using an IP code for Volume Up and Volume Down (ie. ramping volume either up or down)?

Thanks.

Brian

Originally Posted by ecrabb 

Dave,

The "Name" field is just how you refer to the gateway, i.e. "Living Room iTach".

IPv4 Address is just the ip address of the gateway, which is usually something like 192.168.0.23 or 10.0.0.19 or similar. Do you have your gateway on the network? If so, iRule should search your network and auto-discover it for you (and fill in that field in the process).

This tutorial is for iOS, but it works pretty much the same on Android:

http://support.iruleathome.com/customer/portal/articles/469426

SC

Originally Posted by obie_fl 

OK I think I'm missing something obvious as I just lost 2 hours of work and this is the second or third time it has happened. I save in builder every 5 to 10 minutes or at least I thought I was. I've been clicking on save but apparently nothing happens. Is this supposed to save to my machine or on google? Is there a requester that is supposed to come up when you save? I switched handsets and when I come back to load the one I was working on all I have is a backup 3 hours old. Where did all my saves go???? I did a synch earlier to my handset and it is now newer then the builder. I browse my machine for the save but I don't even know where to look is there a default location/file?

Originally Posted by obie_fl 

Thanks kind of what I thought... So any ideas why it wasn't getting saved then?

Originally Posted by dachad 

Hey guys looking for some help here, was wondering if anyone knows if the arris cable box is "ip" control or if I would have to use "ir" control