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Firmware Flash Vera 1

2010-11-22T21:57:48Z

Mcvvalyb: /* PC ( Windows version ) */

[[Category:User Instructions]]
= Please note: This is working only for Vera 1 (Asus) platform. =
= For Vera 2, S/N above 10000, see [[Firmware_Flash_Vera2]] =

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Do not use the firmware 1.0.979

If Vera's power light blinks consistently (not a double pulsing blink) within a few seconds of powering on, then Vera's firmware has become corrupted. This can happen if Vera was unplugged while in the middle of performing a firmware update ("flash"). When it does, you will probably need to use a firmware restoration utility, which runs on Windows. Here is how to restore Vera's firmware once it has become corrupted:

Please note: This is working only for Vera 1 (Asus) platform.

= PC ( Windows version ) =

1. Download Vera's firmware and store it on your PC's hard drive. You can get the firmware here:

UI4: http://download.mios.com/betafirmware/wl500gP_Luup_ui4-1.1.1062-1.trx

2. Download the firmware restoration utility and unzip it into a folder on your PC. The utility is here: http://download.controlmyhouse.net/flash_firmware.zip

3. Connect your PC's network connection the LAN 1 port of Vera. (It must be LAN 1, not any of the other LAN ports.)

4. Give your PC a static IP: 192.168.1.2, with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You can leave the Gateway and DNS server blank. To do this in Windows XP, choose Start, Control Panel, Network Connections. Be sure all connections are disabled except for "Local Area Connection", which you right-click on and choose Properties. Scroll down to "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click Properties. Make note of the current settings so you can restore them when you're done. Choose "Use the following IP address", and put 192.168.1.2 in the IP address field and 255.255.255.0 in the subnet mask. Leave the other fields alone. Click 'OK' to close the window, and then 'OK' on the other window.

5*. Run the program 'rescue.exe' (downloaded in Step 2). Click 'browse' and find the firmware file (downloaded in Step 1). NOTE:You may need to disable your anti-virus software to run 'rescue.exe'. The anti-virus might think this is malicious code. '''NOTE''': If you are running in windows Vista or 7, you'll need to right click on rescue.exe and select "Run As Administrator" or rescue.exe won't be able to find Vera.

6. Unplug the power to Vera. Hold the black button in while you reconnect the power. Let go of the black button when the power light starts blinking.

7. Click 'upload' in the firmware utility. It takes up to 5 minutes to flash the firmware. 

'''Note'''

(*) The rescue utility is known to work only on Windows XP and with only ONE network card (disable wireless and other network cards if your computer has any)

Note: If you are running Windows Vista/7 please follow the next guide to enable the TFTP Client and then continue with the re-flash steps. Guide: http://www.simplehelp.net/2008/09/10/how-to-install-a-tftp-client-in-windows-vista/

= Mac OS Version =

Tested it on one of our test unit. It worked and should work for you as well if you follow exactly the instructions.
First, download the firmware version http://download.mios.com/betafirmware/wl500gP_Luup_ui4-1.1.1062-1.trx and put it somewhere in the root directory of your Mac or another place and remember the path.

Notes: Now, you may need to manually specify your computers IP address as discussed in the previous mails (in order to use tftp to upload the files) if for some reason DHCP is not working. I also did this by entering the following settings:

IP address: 192.168.1.10

net mask: 255.255.255.0

gateway: 192.168.1.1

DNS: 192.168.1.1 (optional)

More you can read here about setting up networking on Mac OS: http://www.net.princeton.edu/mac/network-config-x/tcpip-enet.html
Or visit the official site [http://www.mac-how.net/ Mac How]

* '''Step 1''': Connect your computer via ethernet cable to LAN port 1
* '''Step 2''': Unplug the power cord from the router
* '''Step 3''': Wait 20 seconds
* '''Step 4''': Press and hold the reset button on the back of the router. Note that the reset button is recessed and you need a pen or paper clip to press it in. The button protruding from the back is the EZ Setup, which is not what you want to press.
* '''Step 5''': While holding the reset black button, plug the power cord into the router. Continue to hold the reset button until the power light starts flashing. Let go of the reset button.
* '''Step 6''': Can be done using 1) Terminal.app (command line) or 2) TFTP client with GUI.

1) Start Terminal.app (inside /Applications/Utilities) and go to the directory where you have saved that file (cd /your/directory/).

Then use this commands:
user@box:$ tftp 192.168.1.1
> mode binary
> trace
> put wl500gP_Luup-1.0.979.trx

2) You can download MacTFTP Client from http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/8122 for example.

Start MacTFTP, type "192.168.1.1" inside the Address field.
Click on the "File..." button and select the firmware file you want to update Vera with and click "Start".
Wait for completion and proceed to next step.

* '''Step 7''': Tftp should report a successful file transfer in 10-20 seconds. The router will load the firmware and begin to flash it into nvram. During this time, the power indicator on the router will go out. Wait until this light comes back on, or wait at least 8 minutes for the flashing process to complete. If the power indicator has not come back on after 8 minutes, cycle the power on the router.
*'''Step 8''': Unplug the power cord from the router, wait 20 seconds, and plug the power cord back into the router WITHOUT PRESSING THE BLACK BUTTON. In less than a minute, your Vera is up.

The Vera should now boot to the new firmware. Go to 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.81.1 to confirm. You may need to power cycle your cable modem (if applicable) to get an internet connection and setup the network to automatically get settings via DHCP again.

This is the Mac OS version of the firmware restoration since the engineers from Asus didn't release an application to do this.

Also, read this posted on opewrt site: http://nuwiki.openwrt.org/oldwiki/OpenWrtDocs/Hardware/Asus/Flashing

Firmware Flash Vera2

2010-11-22T21:56:09Z

Mcvvalyb: /* Requirements */

== Requirements ==

* The upgrade tool is only tested in Windows XP, but may work in other versions of windows.
* Make sure your computer is connected to your network through an Ethernet cable. Make sure to disable any wireless networking interfaces before continuing.
NOTE: Failure to disable your wireless network before continuing could result in an unusable unit.
* Please deactivate all Firewall and Antivirus software which is running during the upgrade process.

Note: If you are running Windows Vista/7 please follow the next guide to enable the TFTP Client and then continue with the re-flash steps. Guide: http://www.simplehelp.net/2008/09/10/how-to-install-a-tftp-client-in-windows-vista/

== Files to download before you start the restoration process ==

* [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/vera2_upgrade_tool.zip Vera2 Firmware Flash Tool]
* [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware]

== Setup your computer to connect to Vera 2 ==

* IP: 192.168.1.5
* Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
* Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1

== Begin the process for flashing the firmware ==

# Use a network cable and plug the cable from your PC into Vera's ETH2 port.
# Unplug Vera from the power cord.
# Holding down Vera's reset button (not the small one, the one resembling the Z-Wave button with no label in the middle of the unit), whilst pluging in the power cord back in. Wait about 5s after you plugged the power cord back with the reset button pressed. When releasing the reset button, power LED should be blinking.
# If the power LED isn't blinking, turn Vera off and try again.
# Start [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/vera2_upgrade_tool.zip Vera2 Firmware Flash Tool].
# Click "Browse target" button.
# Vera should appear in targets list.
# Click on "*UN*checkPID" radiobox, and click on "EraseNormal" dropdown box.
# Click the [Files] button.
# Download the file: [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware] and save it on your computer.
# Select the file [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware]
# Click the [Open] button to get the file.
# Click on the [OK] button on the BIN File Information dialog box.
# Click on the [Upgrade] button. File will be flashed, and you will see a dialog box saying success - close Upgrade Tool.
# Put your computer's IP back to DHCP (Automatically Configure) and Vera will assign an IP like 192.168.81.xxx
# Wait about 10 mins for your new system to reboot and the ETH1 light start double blinking or it's solid.
# When you see the ETH1 double blinking, you are done.

== To do after the restoration has finished ==

* If you have your computer connected to the ETH2 port of Vera, open http://192.168.81.1 and you will see the Wizard to continue setup your Vera.
* If you already connected the ETH1 (Wan) cable coming from your main Router/ADSL modem, the ETH1 light on front will go solid, meaning Vera is connected to the internet.

Schlage Lock

2010-11-19T17:46:02Z

Mcvvalyb: /* Excluding a Schlage Lock From Previous Network */

[[Category:User Instructions]]
[[Category:Hardware]]
= Secure Z-Wave Devices Explained =

Door locks are a special breed of Z-Wave devices which require an exchange of security keys with Vera during the 'Include' ("pairing") process.  Accordingly, the normal 'Include' procedure - carrying Vera's black Z-Wave dongle to the device - will not work with Schlage locks.  Instead, Schlage locks must be paired with Vera using a special procedure (see 'Adding/Pairing a Lock', below).

In order for Vera to interoperate successfully with a Schlage lock or other secure Z-Wave device, the following conditions must all be met: '''1)''' Vera's Z-Wave dongle must have a built-in security class: '''Go to Setup -> Devices -> Z-Wave Options''', and look at the ''''Version''''. If the '''version is 2.40 ''''''your dongle does not have the security class implemented.'''  Request a replacement dongle by sending us a support request at the [http://www.micasaverde.com micasaverde.com] website (click 'Support'), including your serial number, name, address and email. 

'''2)''' Vera's firmware must be '''version 1.0.602 or later''': '''Go to Setup -> Advanced -> Download''' and confirm the version of your firmware. 

'''3)''' The range for the Schlage lock is much less than for other devices because the antenna is inside a metal housing. The distance (in open air) between Vera and your lock should not exceed 30 feet (if you have two walls between them, the distance should be much lower). You can use a [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812191054 USB Cable extender] to place Vera's Z-Wave dongle closer to the lock. (If you change the dongle position, don't forget to do a [[Heal Network]] after.) Otherwise you will need to add other modules to act as Z-Wave relays, as explained in #4.

'''4)''' Schlage locks work with Zensys' "Zensor Net Technology" which prolongs battery life for battery-powered Z-Wave devices. If the Schlage lock cannot be in direct communication to Vera and its signal must be routed through other Z-Wave devices, the last node in the route must be capable of "Zensor Net Beam" (ZNB). Many newer Z-Wave devices support Beaming, including: 
'''I)'''any GE/Jasco lamp modules/switches with the following versions: 
2.0a 
3.0a 
2.0b 
3.0b 
NOT 2, 2.0, 3, or 3.0 
'''II)''' the Homepro ZDP100 lamp module (must be firmware version 3.3 or later). Also, after you've added lamp modules, you must do a [[Heal Network]] before they will effectively act as relays. [[Heal Network]] will also give you a report to confirm that Vera can talk to all your Z-Wave devices 
'''III)''' and the Schlage RP200 light module. . 

= Setting Up a Schlage Lock with Vera =

== Adding/Pairing a Lock ==

Adding ("pairing") a secure device like the Schlage lock takes longer than adding a normal, non-secure device because Vera needs to share encryption keys with a secure device.  IMPORTANT: Leave Vera's black Z-Wave dongle inserted when pairing a lock with Vera.

Choose one of the following methods for adding a lock to Vera's network:

=== Method 1 - Vera is located FAR from the lock you are adding ===

These are the steps typically used to pair secure Z-Wave devices with Vera.  Note beforehand that this method involves Vera being disconnected from the internet as well as your home network.  However, because Vera's Wi-Fi remains active throughout, you can perform Steps 7-9 by connecting your computer wirelessly to Vera.

1. Disconnect Vera and move Vera close to the Schlage lock. Plug Vera into an electrical outlet near the lock.

2. After 60 seconds, Vera's power light comes on and starts double flashing - meaning Vera is operational but has no internet connection.

3. Press-and-hold the black button on the back of Vera, then tap the red button once. (Be careful not to press the black ('restore') button twice in a row, as this will reset Vera to the [[Factory Reset|factory default]] configuration!) Vera's power light will begin blinking steadily once per second - meaning Vera is in 'Add' mode. (Wait up to 30 seconds for Vera's power light to start blinking like this, and if it does not, repeat Step 3 until it does.)

4. On the Schlage lock's keypad, enter its 6-digit programming code.  The light will blink orange. ''    (Note: You can find the lock's program code on the back of the lock or in its manual.)''

5. Wait the lock to flash 3 times and to tone 3 times, then press the [Schlage] button, and then '0'.

6. If Vera's power light flutters briefly, and the lock's [Schlage] button blinks green twice, pairing was successful. Otherwise, you must follow the steps below for 'Resetting a Schlage Lock' and then repeat Steps 1-5 to try pairing the lock again

7. Reconnect Vera back where it belongs (or connect to Vera wirelessly) and access Vera through your web browser.

8. On Vera's 'Devices' page, assign the lock to a room and give it a name, and set any other options, then click 'Save'.

9. Try activating (locking or unlocking) the door lock using Vera.

NOTE: If the lock fails to pair with Vera despite repeated attempts, try resetting the lock (see 'Resetting a Schlage Lock'), then attempt Steps 1-5 once again.

(For more information on the method described here, read the 'Adding/Removing Z-Wave Devices' section of [[Buttons Indicators#Adding.2FRemoving_Z-Wave_devices|Adding/Removing Z-Wave Devices with the Red/Black Buttons]].)

=== Method 2 - Vera is located CLOSE to the lock you're adding ===

This method works best if your Vera unit is already positioned close enough to communicate with the Schlage door lock.

1) Log in to Vera's interface by directing your computer's web browser to Vera's IP address (e.g. 192.168.81.1).     (Note: You can also log in using [http://FindVera.com FindVera.com], but the IP login works a bit faster.)

2) Click 'SETUP' in the top right hand corner of the Dashboard.

3) Click 'Devices'.

4) Click 'Z-Wave Options'.

5) From the pull-down menus, choose: "''Include''" "''one''" node "''any''" with "''high power''" and timeout after "''30''" seconds.

6) Before proceeding, have your lock's programming code handy and have a clear walking path to your lock.

7) Click 'Go' and immediately walk to the lock. (''You must complete Steps 6-8 within 30 seconds''.)

8) On the lock's keypad, enter the 6-digit programming code, then press the [Schlage] button.

9) After the [Schlage] button stops blinking amber and the 3 tones finishes, press '0'.  The [Schlage] button should light up green, indicating that pairing with Vera was successful.     NOTE: If the [Schlage] button instead blinks red, the lock may need to be reset first. Repeat Steps 1-9, but choose "''Exclude''" in Step 5, to reset the lock. Then try to pair the lock again.

10) On Vera's 'Devices' page, assign the lock to a room and give it a name, and set any other desired options, then click 'Save'.

11) Try activating (locking or unlocking) the door lock using Vera.

NOTE: If the lock fails to pair with Vera despite repeated attemps with either method shown here, you may need to reset the lock to its factory default state before trying again (see 'Resetting a Schlage Lock to Factory Default', below).

Once pairing has succeeded, Vera will begin configuring the lock you just added.  During the configuration process, Vera will display a spinning blue cog icon next to the lock on Vera's 'Devices' page (see [[Device Control Status|Device Control Status]] for more details). It can take as long as 10 minutes for Vera to configure the lock completely, because a lot of encrypted data is being exchanged in the process. Be patient, and don't use Vera for other tasks until the green cog icon appears.  Whenever you rename the lock, change its room, or otherwise change its configuration settings (other than assigning PIN codes), Vera will need to re-configure the lock again.

== Resetting a Schlage Lock ==

A. Disconnect Vera and move Vera close to the Schlage lock. Plug Vera into an electrical outlet near the lock.

B. Vera's power light comes on and starts double flashing - meaning Vera is operational but has no internet connection.

C. Press-and-hold the red button on the back of Vera, then tap the black button once. Vera's power light will begin blinking fast, about 3 times per second - meaning Vera is in 'Remove' mode. (Wait up to 30 seconds for Vera's power light to start blinking like this, and if it does not, repeat Steps A-C until it does.) 

D. On the Schlage lock's keypad, enter the lock's programming code.

E. Press the [Schlage] button and then '0'. The lock should beep and the 'Schlage' button should blink twice, indicating the lock is now reset and ready to be paired with your Vera (see 'Adding/Pairing a Schlage Lock,' above).

If the lock fails to reset as described in Step E, try repeating Steps C-E until it does.

== Instructions for Vera1 ==

== Including a Schlage Lock ==

Before adding a lock to your Z-Wave network, you may have to exclude it first from a previous network. Even if the lock is new, it could have come from the factory already paired with a Z-Wave network. To resolve this issue:

Unplug the black Z-Wave dongle from the back of Vera.
Tap once the dongle's button until the blue light starts blinking slow - 1 time pers second.
On the lock's keypad, enter the programming code and wait for the light to blink orange.
Press the [Schlage] button and then '0'.

== Excluding a Schlage Lock From Previous Network ==

Before adding a lock to your Z-Wave network, you may have to [http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php/Reset_Node exclude] it first from a previous network. Even if the lock is new, it could have come from the factory already paired with a Z-Wave network. To resolve this issue:

#Unplug the black Z-Wave dongle from the back of Vera.
#Keep the dongle's button pressed for 5 seconds, until the blue light starts blinking fast.
#On the lock's keypad, enter the programming code and wait for the light to blink orange.
#Press the [Schlage] button and then '0'. 

== Removing/Unpairing a Lock ==

If your Schlage lock was mistakenly paired using Vera's normal (dongle-based) 'Include' procedure, the lock will have a red cog icon displayed next to it on Vera's 'Devices' page, and you won't be able to control it. To use the lock with Vera, you must first remove ("unpair") the lock from the Z-Wave network.

Remove the lock the same way as any other Z-Wave device:

(1) Remove Vera's black dongle, then hold the dongle near the lock.

(2) Press and hold the button on the dongle for 3 seconds until the light starts blinking fast, which indicates it's in 'Remove' mode.

(2) On the lock's keypad, enter the 6-digit programming code.  The lock will beep audibly.

(3) Press the [Schlage] button followed by '0'.

(4) Re-insert the dongle in Vera, wait 60 seconds, and refresh the browser page.

The lock should now be gone from Vera's 'Devices' list, indicating the lock has been successfully removed from the network, and you can proceed to pair, or include, the lock the right way (see Method 1 or Method 2, above).

= Resetting a Schlage Lock to Factory Default =

It is sometimes necessary to reset a Schlage lock to its factory default, in order to enable the lock to pair properly with Vera, or to resolve other lock malfunctions: 

1) Remove the batteries from the lock.

2) On the lock's keypad, press and release the [Schlage] button.

3) Reconnect the lock's battery(s).

4) Wait until the [Schlage] button is no longer lit.

5) ''Within 10 seconds'', press and hold the [Schlage] button until it lights green and the lock beeps.

Your Schlage lock is now reset to its factory default, and you may proceed to add it to Vera's network.

= Other Notes =

Any time Vera configures a secure Z-Wave device such as a Schlage lock - either immediately after pairing the lock with Vera, or when subsequent changes are made to the lock's settings on Vera's 'Devices' page - Vera needs to poll all 19 of the lock's user codes, even ones that are not set yet!  Accordingly, it may take Vera a while to display the green cog icon.  Be patient, and do not use Vera for any other tasks during the configuration process.

You can see Vera's event log by choosing the 'Advanced' tab -> 'Logs' -> 'Verbose' -> 'Show Z-Wave Jobs'.  If Vera's communication with the lock has been successful, the list will show all completed events.  Refresh the page using your web browser to see subsequent events as they are added to Vera's event log. 

= Using a Schlage Lock with Vera =

== Lock/Unlock ==

You can lock/unlock door locks and deadbolts with Vera the same way you turn a light On or Off. A door lock can be locked and unlocked remotely. '''But Schlage deadbolts are designed so someone has to physically turn the deadbolt knob to engage/disengage the deadbolt. When Vera tells the deadbolt to unlock, the deadbolt knob is engaged for 10 seconds so someone can turn it, and then after 10 seconds, it's disengaged again. '''(This behavior is identical to when you enter your PIN on the deadbolt's keypad.) Schlage locks contain no motor to lock/unlock the deadbolt. Thus, Vera cannot remotely lock or unlock a deadbolt for you. Instead, you can wait until someone is at the door, then click 'Lock' or 'Unlock' using Vera's interface, and tell the person to turn the deadbolt knob.

Vera offers three ways to control a door lock or deadbolt:

1) Use your PC's or PDA's web browser to click the lock/unlock buttons on Vera's 'Dashboard'. To allow remote access, you can click 'Unlock' when a person is in front of the door, giving the person a few seconds to manually turn the latch;

2) Use a cellphone application to activate the lock remotely; or, 

3) Issue a PIN to each authorized user (see 'Setting a User PIN,' below).

== Controlling the lock with handheld remotes and scene controllers ==

You can add handheld remotes and scene controllers to Vera and choose the option "Manage scenes as events". Then you can create a scene which locks a door, as well as doing other tasks, and associate the scene to a button on the remote or in-wall scene controller. (See [[ZWave Add Controller|Z-Wave Add Controller]] method #2.) So you can create a 'Go to Bed' scene, for example, which may be button 1 on your scene controller, and which locks all the doors and turns off the lights and thermostats. For your security, we only allow you to 'lock' the doors using a handheld remote or scene controller. You cannot 'unlock' them with this technique because remotes and scene controllers are not secure devices and, therefore, there is the risk that an intruder could impersonate you using your handheld remote or scene controller. To unlock the doors, you must use Vera's web interface or mobile phone interface.

== Scenes and Events ==

Door locks initiate events (a) when the door is locked/unlocked, (b) when a user enters a PIN, and (c) when someone enters the wrong PIN three times in a row. You can create a scene, associate one or more of these events with the scene, and check one of the 'Notify User' boxes if you want to be notified when an event (and a corresponding scene) happens.

== Setting a User PIN ==

You can create a PIN for each authorized user to use when locking/unlocking the door:

=== Adding a new PIN ===

#Navigate to Vera's 'Control' (or 'Dashboard' or 'Devices') page
#Select an empty slot for the new user
#Give the user a descriptive name (e.g. "Pool Service")
#Type the user's new PIN
#Click 'Set'.
#Each user's PIN will remain active until you remove it.

It may take up to 60 seconds for Vera to confirm the new code was set, whereupon you will see the new user listed next to the lock, along with a 'Remove' button.  If the lock already contained user PINs - which you added manually or through a different Z-Wave controller - Vera will display them as "Code 1", "Code 2", etc.

NOTE: For your security, Vera does not keep a copy of the codes; they are only stored in the lock itself.

=== Changing an existing PIN ===

#Navigate to Vera's 'Control' (or 'Dashboard' or 'Devices') page
#Remove an existing user's slot (see below) 
#Add the user again with a different PIN (see above) 
#Click 'Set'. 
#The user's PIN will remain active until you remove it. 

=== Removing a PIN ===

#Navigate to Vera's 'Control' (or 'Dashboard' or 'Devices') page
#From the list, find the user whose PIN you wish to de-activate
#Click the 'Remove' button next to that user
#Click 'Set'.
#The user's PIN will be removed from Vera's list.

NOTE: If Vera does not confirm the removal after 60 seconds, simply try again. 

SPECIAL NOTE: If you add, change or remove many users/PINs in rapid succession, Vera will display a 'job icon' for each addition/change/deletion. You do not need to wait for each one to complete. For example, you can add 10 users in rapid succession, and you will see 10 gray 'job icons'. Gray indicates Vera hasn't started yet, as explained [[Device Control Status|here]]. Since it takes several seconds for Vera to program a new PIN into the lock, as each job is being processed (in order), the corresponding icon turns blue, then becomes green when it is successful. In this way, you can quickly queue up several new users, and then just let Vera process them one at a time. When Vera is finished, you will see the list of all users, along with a 'Remove' button next to each. Similarly, you can click several 'Remove' buttons in rapid succession without waiting for each removal to complete.

== Reversing the Lock/Unlock Status ==

If the lock/unlock status of your door lock is backwards, meaning Vera's 'Dashboard' shows it is locked when it's really unlocked and vice-versa, it's possible the lock was oriented upside-down when mounted. To solve this issue, go to Vera's 'Setup' page, click the 'Devices' tab and click the '+' button next to the door lock, and then the 'Advanced' button. If you see a parameter "#305 Reverse", enter a value of '''1'''.  Save this change. Vera will now reverse the lock/unlock status.

If parameter #305 is not in the list, then at the bottom of the page, type '''305''' in the "New Device Data ID" field, and type '''1''' in the "New Device Data Value" field. Click 'Add'. Then save your changes. Vera will now reverse the lock/unlock status.

== Logging and Camera Links ==

When you log in to [http://FindVera.com FindVera.com] and click 'Events', you can select the door lock to see all the times someone entered a user code at the door or locked/unlocked the door.

On the 'Devices' tab, click '+' next to your security camera(s), and you will have a check box for this lock. Then, whenever the door is locked/unlocked, Vera will also take a picture with the camera(s). You will see the pictures associated with an Event when you click the event on the [http://FindVera.com FindVera.com] site.

= Security Concerns =

See: [[Security Concerns]]

= External Links =

*[http://part2.schlage.com/docs/manual_lock_programming-beta.pdf Schlage Lock User Manual]
*[http://part2.schlage.com/docs/lock_user_guide.pdf Schlage Lock User Guide]

IP Cameras

2010-11-04T17:37:24Z

Mcvvalyb: /* Trendnet IP camera, TV-IP110W */

If you buy an IP camera from Mi Casa Verde, we will pre-configure it to work with Vera right out of the box. If you get the camera yourself, and it's a model that is 'Plug and Play' compatible with Vera (see 'Supported Cameras' below), then you should be sure the camera is configured to get an IP address automatically, and that the username is set to: '''dceadmin''' and the password is set to: '''dcepass'''. Vera will add the camera automatically and fill in the settings. (Specific info for users of [[Panasonic IP Cameras|Panasonic IP Cameras]])  When adding a camera that is not on the supported list, see the section ''''Manually adding a camera'''' below.

=== '''Supported Cameras''' ===

{| cellpadding="2" border="1"
|-
! Manufacturer
! Device Type
! Model no.
! Version
! Date Purchased
! Location (indoor/outdoor)
! Specs
! Product Review
! Notes
|-
| Panasonic
| IP Camera
| BL-C131/BL-C30
| all
| 
| Indoor
| 
| 
| The Panasonic IP cameras work well with Vera. However, for unknown reasons, the Panasonic camera will not get an IP address on your LAN until you run the Windows software supplied with it. You do not need to install the software; just insert the CD and tell the camera to get an IP address automatically (DHCP). If you buy the camera from the Mi Casa Verde web shop we do this before we ship it so the camera will work out of the box. Mac/Linux users who buy the camera elsewhere will need a Windows PC to 'activate' the camera. Set the default username/password on the camera to: dceadmin and dcepass for Vera to detect the camera automatically, or, if you use your own username/password, add the camera to Vera manually and provide Vera your username/password to access the camera.
|}

=== '''Cameras that work''' ===

{| cellpadding="2" border="1"
|-
! Manufacturer
! Device Type
! Model no.
! Version
! Date Purchased
! Location (indoor/outdoor)
! Path for JPEG image
! Product Review
! Added by
! Notes
|-
| Foscam [http://www.foscam.us/] [http://www.foscam.com/]
| IP Camera
| [http://www.foscam.com/Products_List.asp?id=128 FI8908/FI8908W]
| firmware 11.14.1.46 / 2.4.8.12
| 2010
| Indoor
| /snapshot.cgi
| [http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Windows-compatible-Installation-Included/product-reviews/B0030FR08W/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Customer reviews]
| Ap15e
| Use the Foscam IP Camera Tool for initial setup, then copy IP address and path into Vera setup fields. For Pan, Tilt, Patrol support see: [http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php?topic=3720.0 DIY instructions]
|-
| Linksys
| IP Camera
| [http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WVC54GCA/download WVC54GCA]
| all
| 2009
| Indoor
| img/snapshot.cgi
| 
| 
| An inexpensive camera with moderate image quality. Use the Linksys setup wizard for initial setup, then copy IP address and path into Vera setup fields. Use a static IP address.
|-
| Linksys
| IP Camera
| [http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9948/index.html WVC210]
| all
| 2009
| Indoor
| img/snapshot.cgi
| 
| 
| A more expensive camera with good image quality and pan/tilt ability. Use the Linksys setup wizard for initial setup, then copy IP address and path into Vera setup fields. Use a static IP address. Pan/tilt controls will not work with Vera.
|-
| Linksys
| IP Camera
| [http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WVC80N?referrer=www.linksysbycisco.com WVC80N]
| all
| 2009
| Indoor
| img/snapshot.cgi?size=2&quality=1
| 
| 
| A more expensive camera with good image quality and wireless N. Use the Linksys setup wizard for initial setup, then copy IP address and path into Vera setup fields. Use a static IP address. Pan/tilt controls will not work with Vera.
Size can be (160 x 120 = 1,320 x 240 = 2,640 x 480 = 3) and Quality can be (Very High= 1,High= 2,Normal= 3,Low= 4,Very Low= 5)

|-
| iCamView
| IP Camera Server
| [http://icamview.com/icv22.htm iCV-22], [http://icamview.com/icv32.htm iCV-32]
| all
| 2009 
| Indoor/Outdoor
| pda.cgi?user=admin&password=1234&page=image&cam=1 pda.cgi?user=admin&password=1234&page=image&cam=2 
| 
| 
| Feature-rich IP camera server, suports up to two compatible USB cameras, optional WiFi support, USB storage, USB hubs, motion; works with range of cameras, see icamview.co.uk. Excellent modular solution. They do ship to North America.
|-
| SmartHome.com.au
| IP Camera
| [http://www.smarthome.com.au/zseries/wirelesssecuritycamera.php Z~Series Wireless Camera]
| all
| 2009 
| Indoor
| tmpfs/auto.jpg
| 
| 
| Inexpensive IP security camera designed for the Australian and New Zealand Z-Wave users, but shipping world wide.
|-
| [http://global.level1.com LevelOne]
| IP Camera
| [http://global.level1.com/product_d.php?id=54 WCS-2030]
| all
| 2010
| Indoor
| cgi-bin/video.jpg
| [http://reviews.cnet.com/search-results/levelone-camcon-wcs-2030/1707-5_7-31972011.html CNET review]
| 
| An inexpensive IP camera with good image quality. Can be connected wired or wirelessly. Most LevelOne cameras use the same path for the JPEG image, so most of their line (both low and high end) should be compatible. Video and audio also stream over RTSP, which can be customized through the camera's web interface.
|-
| Asante
| IP Camera
| [http://www.asante.com/products/SecureNetCam/Voyager1.asp Voyager I]
| firmware 2.02 and above
| 2010
| Indoor
| image.cgi
| 
| 
| An inexpensive IP camera that is very feature rich, has good image quality, night vision capabilities, motion detection, two-way audio, video streaming over TCP, UDP, or HTTP, and other configurable features. In firmware version 2.02, Asante added the capability to retrieve an image via a URL (however, it is delayed by 3 seconds). Offers a full-featured web interface in IE using an ActiveX plug-in (limited capabilites in other browsers).
|-
| TrendNet
| IP Camera
| [http://www.trendnet.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=155_TV-IP512WN&cat=149 TV-IP512WN]
| all
| 2009
| Indoor
| /image/jpeg.cgi
| 
| 
| Feature-rich inexpensive IP camera with good image quality, features 802.11n, GPIO ports, not bad optics
|-
| D-Link
| IP Camera
| [http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=DCS-950G DCS-950G]
| firmware 1.07
|  ?
| Indoor
| /_gCVimage.jpg
| [http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Securicam-DCS-950G-Wireless-Internet/product-reviews/B0006GDCD0/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Customer reviews]
| Ap15e
| It takes about 9(!) seconds to get the jpg file from the camera, but Vera's generic Luup IP camera plugin times out after 5 seconds by default. Starting with Ui4 a timeout option was added to the device settings for the camera, which you can increase to 10.
|}

=== '''Cameras that don't work''' ===

{| cellpadding="2" border="1"
|-
! Manufacturer
! Device Type
! Model no.
! Version
! Date Purchased
! Location (indoor/outdoor)
! Path for JPEG image
! Product Review
! Added by
! Notes
|-
| Trendnet
| IP Camera
| TV-IP100W
| all
| 2007 
| Indoor
| none 
| 
| 
| This camera can only serve images using DirectX or Java. The workaround is complex: "using a PC you can use MPlayer to strip out a JPG image from the video stream (asf). You can then store the JPG snapshot on a PC, then run a web server and vera can then "fetch" the image from the PC instead of the camera."
|-
| Schlage
| IP Camera
| WCW100
| all
| 2010
| Indoor
| none
|
| Ray
| This camera does not give an IP address out of the box. In order for it work, it needs to be activated using the Schlage LiNK system. Without paying for the Schlage LiNK membership, this camera cannot be used with Vera unless there's a way of forcing the activation.
|-
| Asante
| IP Camera
| Voyager I
| firmware 2.00
| 2010
| Indoor
| none
|
| Ray
| This camera is inexpensive, very feature rich, has very good image quality, and has night vision capabilities. However, there is no publicly accessible URL to grab a live JPG from the camera. The web interface requires an ActiveX plug-in to view the live video feed and there is a snapshot button that will deliver a JPG. Asante is reportedly making changes to their camera in the next version of the firmware that should resolve some of these issues.
|}

=== '''Manually adding a camera''' ===

[[Image:Camera1.jpg|thumb|center|512px]] [[Image:Camera2.jpg|thumb|center|512px|Manually adding a camera]]

In Vera's setup page click Devices, Luup plugins, Install/uninstall plugins, and click 'install' next to either the 'Generic IP Camera' plugin, or, if you see a plugin for your particular camera, such as 'Panasonic IP Camera with Pan/Tilt/Zoom' use that instead.

If you have more than one camera, you can click "install another" to have multiple instances of the plugin.

In most cases, IP cameras have a URL method for obtaining a SNAPSHOT or JPG image from the camera. If your camera supports this method, you can then use it with Vera and the FindVera.com service can archive these snapshots over time for security purposes. Most IP/Network cameras made in the past few years will have a JPG Snapshot mode. Some examples from Linksys are WVC54GCA, WVC200/WVC210.  D-link, Trend-Net, and many others make similar cameras.

If your camera is not a 'Plug and Play' model or not on the supported list, you need to specify the settings for the camera by going to the 'Devices' tab on Vera's setup page, adding the camera if it's not already there, and clicking the '+' icon to edit the camera's settings.

You will need to specify:

1. the IP address or domain name of the camera 2. the URL or path to retrieve the current image from the camera as a JPEG file 3. any username and password to retrieve the JPEG file

The URL (your camera's manual may denote this as "path" or "snapshot address") needs to retrieve the actual JPEG file, not just an HTML page that has the JPEG file somewhere on it. For example, if you can view a JPEG file from your camera with this URL: '''http://192.168.81.5/Snapshot.JPG?Quality=Standard''', then put in these settings:

IP Address: '''192.168.81.5''' Path: '''Snapshot.JPG?Quality=Standard'''

and be sure to provide the username/password if one is needed. After you specify this information, click the red 'Save' button, and then you can see the camera by clicking the 'View Camera' option.

=== '''Configuring the Panasonic IP camera to connect wirelessly to Vera''' ===

The Panasonic IP Cameras have a switch on the bottom: WIRED/WIRELESS. In order to connect your camera wirelessly to Vera, you'll need to follow these steps:

- set the switch to WIRED
- connect your camera to Vera's LAN port using an Ethernet cable
- turn the camera on, confirm Vera's LAN LED turns orange, and wait for the IP Cam LED to turn green
- wait for the camera to be detected in Devices -> Unassigned Device
- assign the camera to a 'Room' and click 'Save'
(for the camera to be detected it should have the default username/password: dceadmin/dcepass and listen on port 80)
- confirm that you can see images from the camera
- click on the "+" sign near your camera and note its IP address (e.g. 192.168.81.200)

- connect your computer to the same network as your camera
- open your web browser and type in: http://camera1_ip (in this example, http://192.168.81.200)
- login with the default camera username: dceadmin and password: dcepass
- go to Setup -> Wireless and set SSID, Cipher and Password to Vera's wireless settings
which can be found an the bottom of Vera. (default Cipher is WPA2-PSK)
- click 'Save Settings'
- turn the camera's bottom switch to WIRELESS and reboot your camera by cycling its power

Your camera should now connect wirelessly to Vera. If you change your Vera's wireless settings you'll have first to update them on your cameras, so you won't lose connection to them.

=== Example of using a Linksys WVC54GCA or WVC210 camera with Vera ===

For example, if you can view a JPEG file from your camera with this URL: http://192.168.81.5/img/snapshot.cgi, then put in these settings: Domain or IP: 192.168.81.5 (or ''YourDomain.MyLinksysCam.com'' if remote access is enabled) Path: img/snapshot.cgi A username and password must be used unless all users are allowed in the USERS section. 

*If you have more than one camera, you will be using the PORT as part of the URL. If your second camera is on PORT 1024 and the IP is 192.168.81.6, you would use 192.168.81.6:1024 or YourDomain.MyLinksysCam.com:1024

 

=== iCAMView and some Lorex network cameras ===

For [http://www.icamview.co.uk iCAMView] based cameras, including a few Lorex-branded ones, the path would be: <tt>showimg_pda.cgi?cam=1 for the first camera</tt> <tt>showimg_pda.cgi?cam=2 for the second camera</tt> 

Older models may require slightly different path: <tt>pda.cgi?cam=1 for the first camera</tt> <tt>pda.cgi?cam=2 for the second camera</tt> 

Other parameters would be the same as above.

=== Axis IP Cameras ===

Path: axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi (or ''lastshot.jpg'' depending of the model) More information here: [http://www.axis.com/techsup/cam_servers/tech_notes/live_snapshots.htm Axis live_snapshots] [http://www.axis.com/techsup/cam_servers/cam_200p/techoverview.htm Axis techoverview]

[[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Supported_Devices_Table]]

=== '''Trendnet IP camera, TV-IP110W'''===
Path: /cgi/jpg/image.cgi

IP Cameras

2010-11-04T17:37:04Z

Mcvvalyb: /* Axis IP Cameras */

IP Cameras

2010-11-04T17:35:33Z

Mcvvalyb: /* Example of using a Linksys WVC54GCA or WVC210 camera with Vera */

IP Cameras

2010-11-04T17:34:46Z

Mcvvalyb: /* Example of using a Linksys WVC54GCA or WVC210 camera with Vera */

If you buy an IP camera from Mi Casa Verde, we will pre-configure it to work with Vera right out of the box. If you get the camera yourself, and it's a model that is 'Plug and Play' compatible with Vera (see 'Supported Cameras' below), then you should be sure the camera is configured to get an IP address automatically, and that the username is set to: '''dceadmin''' and the password is set to: '''dcepass'''. Vera will add the camera automatically and fill in the settings. (Specific info for users of [[Panasonic IP Cameras|Panasonic IP Cameras]])  When adding a camera that is not on the supported list, see the section ''''Manually adding a camera'''' below.

=== '''Supported Cameras''' ===

{| cellpadding="2" border="1"
|-
! Manufacturer
! Device Type
! Model no.
! Version
! Date Purchased
! Location (indoor/outdoor)
! Specs
! Product Review
! Notes
|-
| Panasonic
| IP Camera
| BL-C131/BL-C30
| all
| 
| Indoor
| 
| 
| The Panasonic IP cameras work well with Vera. However, for unknown reasons, the Panasonic camera will not get an IP address on your LAN until you run the Windows software supplied with it. You do not need to install the software; just insert the CD and tell the camera to get an IP address automatically (DHCP). If you buy the camera from the Mi Casa Verde web shop we do this before we ship it so the camera will work out of the box. Mac/Linux users who buy the camera elsewhere will need a Windows PC to 'activate' the camera. Set the default username/password on the camera to: dceadmin and dcepass for Vera to detect the camera automatically, or, if you use your own username/password, add the camera to Vera manually and provide Vera your username/password to access the camera.
|}

=== '''Cameras that work''' ===

{| cellpadding="2" border="1"
|-
! Manufacturer
! Device Type
! Model no.
! Version
! Date Purchased
! Location (indoor/outdoor)
! Path for JPEG image
! Product Review
! Added by
! Notes
|-
| Foscam [http://www.foscam.us/] [http://www.foscam.com/]
| IP Camera
| [http://www.foscam.com/Products_List.asp?id=128 FI8908/FI8908W]
| firmware 11.14.1.46 / 2.4.8.12
| 2010
| Indoor
| /snapshot.cgi
| [http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Windows-compatible-Installation-Included/product-reviews/B0030FR08W/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Customer reviews]
| Ap15e
| Use the Foscam IP Camera Tool for initial setup, then copy IP address and path into Vera setup fields. For Pan, Tilt, Patrol support see: [http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php?topic=3720.0 DIY instructions]
|-
| Linksys
| IP Camera
| [http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WVC54GCA/download WVC54GCA]
| all
| 2009
| Indoor
| img/snapshot.cgi
| 
| 
| An inexpensive camera with moderate image quality. Use the Linksys setup wizard for initial setup, then copy IP address and path into Vera setup fields. Use a static IP address.
|-
| Linksys
| IP Camera
| [http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9948/index.html WVC210]
| all
| 2009
| Indoor
| img/snapshot.cgi
| 
| 
| A more expensive camera with good image quality and pan/tilt ability. Use the Linksys setup wizard for initial setup, then copy IP address and path into Vera setup fields. Use a static IP address. Pan/tilt controls will not work with Vera.
|-
| Linksys
| IP Camera
| [http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WVC80N?referrer=www.linksysbycisco.com WVC80N]
| all
| 2009
| Indoor
| img/snapshot.cgi?size=2&quality=1
| 
| 
| A more expensive camera with good image quality and wireless N. Use the Linksys setup wizard for initial setup, then copy IP address and path into Vera setup fields. Use a static IP address. Pan/tilt controls will not work with Vera.
Size can be (160 x 120 = 1,320 x 240 = 2,640 x 480 = 3) and Quality can be (Very High= 1,High= 2,Normal= 3,Low= 4,Very Low= 5)

|-
| iCamView
| IP Camera Server
| [http://icamview.com/icv22.htm iCV-22], [http://icamview.com/icv32.htm iCV-32]
| all
| 2009 
| Indoor/Outdoor
| pda.cgi?user=admin&password=1234&page=image&cam=1 pda.cgi?user=admin&password=1234&page=image&cam=2 
| 
| 
| Feature-rich IP camera server, suports up to two compatible USB cameras, optional WiFi support, USB storage, USB hubs, motion; works with range of cameras, see icamview.co.uk. Excellent modular solution. They do ship to North America.
|-
| SmartHome.com.au
| IP Camera
| [http://www.smarthome.com.au/zseries/wirelesssecuritycamera.php Z~Series Wireless Camera]
| all
| 2009 
| Indoor
| tmpfs/auto.jpg
| 
| 
| Inexpensive IP security camera designed for the Australian and New Zealand Z-Wave users, but shipping world wide.
|-
| [http://global.level1.com LevelOne]
| IP Camera
| [http://global.level1.com/product_d.php?id=54 WCS-2030]
| all
| 2010
| Indoor
| cgi-bin/video.jpg
| [http://reviews.cnet.com/search-results/levelone-camcon-wcs-2030/1707-5_7-31972011.html CNET review]
| 
| An inexpensive IP camera with good image quality. Can be connected wired or wirelessly. Most LevelOne cameras use the same path for the JPEG image, so most of their line (both low and high end) should be compatible. Video and audio also stream over RTSP, which can be customized through the camera's web interface.
|-
| Asante
| IP Camera
| [http://www.asante.com/products/SecureNetCam/Voyager1.asp Voyager I]
| firmware 2.02 and above
| 2010
| Indoor
| image.cgi
| 
| 
| An inexpensive IP camera that is very feature rich, has good image quality, night vision capabilities, motion detection, two-way audio, video streaming over TCP, UDP, or HTTP, and other configurable features. In firmware version 2.02, Asante added the capability to retrieve an image via a URL (however, it is delayed by 3 seconds). Offers a full-featured web interface in IE using an ActiveX plug-in (limited capabilites in other browsers).
|-
| TrendNet
| IP Camera
| [http://www.trendnet.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=155_TV-IP512WN&cat=149 TV-IP512WN]
| all
| 2009
| Indoor
| /image/jpeg.cgi
| 
| 
| Feature-rich inexpensive IP camera with good image quality, features 802.11n, GPIO ports, not bad optics
|-
| D-Link
| IP Camera
| [http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=DCS-950G DCS-950G]
| firmware 1.07
|  ?
| Indoor
| /_gCVimage.jpg
| [http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Securicam-DCS-950G-Wireless-Internet/product-reviews/B0006GDCD0/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Customer reviews]
| Ap15e
| It takes about 9(!) seconds to get the jpg file from the camera, but Vera's generic Luup IP camera plugin times out after 5 seconds by default. Starting with Ui4 a timeout option was added to the device settings for the camera, which you can increase to 10.
|}

=== '''Cameras that don't work''' ===

{| cellpadding="2" border="1"
|-
! Manufacturer
! Device Type
! Model no.
! Version
! Date Purchased
! Location (indoor/outdoor)
! Path for JPEG image
! Product Review
! Added by
! Notes
|-
| Trendnet
| IP Camera
| TV-IP100W
| all
| 2007 
| Indoor
| none 
| 
| 
| This camera can only serve images using DirectX or Java. The workaround is complex: "using a PC you can use MPlayer to strip out a JPG image from the video stream (asf). You can then store the JPG snapshot on a PC, then run a web server and vera can then "fetch" the image from the PC instead of the camera."
|-
| Schlage
| IP Camera
| WCW100
| all
| 2010
| Indoor
| none
|
| Ray
| This camera does not give an IP address out of the box. In order for it work, it needs to be activated using the Schlage LiNK system. Without paying for the Schlage LiNK membership, this camera cannot be used with Vera unless there's a way of forcing the activation.
|-
| Asante
| IP Camera
| Voyager I
| firmware 2.00
| 2010
| Indoor
| none
|
| Ray
| This camera is inexpensive, very feature rich, has very good image quality, and has night vision capabilities. However, there is no publicly accessible URL to grab a live JPG from the camera. The web interface requires an ActiveX plug-in to view the live video feed and there is a snapshot button that will deliver a JPG. Asante is reportedly making changes to their camera in the next version of the firmware that should resolve some of these issues.
|}

=== '''Manually adding a camera''' ===

[[Image:Camera1.jpg|thumb|center|512px]] [[Image:Camera2.jpg|thumb|center|512px|Manually adding a camera]]

In Vera's setup page click Devices, Luup plugins, Install/uninstall plugins, and click 'install' next to either the 'Generic IP Camera' plugin, or, if you see a plugin for your particular camera, such as 'Panasonic IP Camera with Pan/Tilt/Zoom' use that instead.

If you have more than one camera, you can click "install another" to have multiple instances of the plugin.

In most cases, IP cameras have a URL method for obtaining a SNAPSHOT or JPG image from the camera. If your camera supports this method, you can then use it with Vera and the FindVera.com service can archive these snapshots over time for security purposes. Most IP/Network cameras made in the past few years will have a JPG Snapshot mode. Some examples from Linksys are WVC54GCA, WVC200/WVC210.  D-link, Trend-Net, and many others make similar cameras.

If your camera is not a 'Plug and Play' model or not on the supported list, you need to specify the settings for the camera by going to the 'Devices' tab on Vera's setup page, adding the camera if it's not already there, and clicking the '+' icon to edit the camera's settings.

You will need to specify:

1. the IP address or domain name of the camera 2. the URL or path to retrieve the current image from the camera as a JPEG file 3. any username and password to retrieve the JPEG file

The URL (your camera's manual may denote this as "path" or "snapshot address") needs to retrieve the actual JPEG file, not just an HTML page that has the JPEG file somewhere on it. For example, if you can view a JPEG file from your camera with this URL: '''http://192.168.81.5/Snapshot.JPG?Quality=Standard''', then put in these settings:

IP Address: '''192.168.81.5''' Path: '''Snapshot.JPG?Quality=Standard'''

and be sure to provide the username/password if one is needed. After you specify this information, click the red 'Save' button, and then you can see the camera by clicking the 'View Camera' option.

=== '''Configuring the Panasonic IP camera to connect wirelessly to Vera''' ===

The Panasonic IP Cameras have a switch on the bottom: WIRED/WIRELESS. In order to connect your camera wirelessly to Vera, you'll need to follow these steps:

- set the switch to WIRED
- connect your camera to Vera's LAN port using an Ethernet cable
- turn the camera on, confirm Vera's LAN LED turns orange, and wait for the IP Cam LED to turn green
- wait for the camera to be detected in Devices -> Unassigned Device
- assign the camera to a 'Room' and click 'Save'
(for the camera to be detected it should have the default username/password: dceadmin/dcepass and listen on port 80)
- confirm that you can see images from the camera
- click on the "+" sign near your camera and note its IP address (e.g. 192.168.81.200)

- connect your computer to the same network as your camera
- open your web browser and type in: http://camera1_ip (in this example, http://192.168.81.200)
- login with the default camera username: dceadmin and password: dcepass
- go to Setup -> Wireless and set SSID, Cipher and Password to Vera's wireless settings
which can be found an the bottom of Vera. (default Cipher is WPA2-PSK)
- click 'Save Settings'
- turn the camera's bottom switch to WIRELESS and reboot your camera by cycling its power

Your camera should now connect wirelessly to Vera. If you change your Vera's wireless settings you'll have first to update them on your cameras, so you won't lose connection to them.

=== Example of using a Linksys WVC54GCA or WVC210 camera with Vera ===

For example, if you can view a JPEG file from your camera with this URL: http://192.168.81.5/img/snapshot.cgi, then put in these settings: Domain or IP: 192.168.81.5 (or ''YourDomain.MyLinksysCam.com'' if remote access is enabled) Path: img/snapshot.cgi A username and password must be used unless all users are allowed in the USERS section. 

Trendnet IP camera, TV-IP110W 
path: /cgi/jpg/image.cgi

*If you have more than one camera, you will be using the PORT as part of the URL. If your second camera is on PORT 1024 and the IP is 192.168.81.6, you would use 192.168.81.6:1024 or YourDomain.MyLinksysCam.com:1024

 

=== iCAMView and some Lorex network cameras ===

For [http://www.icamview.co.uk iCAMView] based cameras, including a few Lorex-branded ones, the path would be: <tt>showimg_pda.cgi?cam=1 for the first camera</tt> <tt>showimg_pda.cgi?cam=2 for the second camera</tt> 

Older models may require slightly different path: <tt>pda.cgi?cam=1 for the first camera</tt> <tt>pda.cgi?cam=2 for the second camera</tt> 

Other parameters would be the same as above.

=== Axis IP Cameras ===

Path: axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi (or ''lastshot.jpg'' depending of the model) More information here: [http://www.axis.com/techsup/cam_servers/tech_notes/live_snapshots.htm Axis live_snapshots] [http://www.axis.com/techsup/cam_servers/cam_200p/techoverview.htm Axis techoverview]

[[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Supported_Devices_Table]]

IP Cameras

2010-11-04T17:34:20Z

Mcvvalyb: /* Example of using a Linksys WVC54GCA or WVC210 camera with Vera */

If you buy an IP camera from Mi Casa Verde, we will pre-configure it to work with Vera right out of the box. If you get the camera yourself, and it's a model that is 'Plug and Play' compatible with Vera (see 'Supported Cameras' below), then you should be sure the camera is configured to get an IP address automatically, and that the username is set to: '''dceadmin''' and the password is set to: '''dcepass'''. Vera will add the camera automatically and fill in the settings. (Specific info for users of [[Panasonic IP Cameras|Panasonic IP Cameras]])  When adding a camera that is not on the supported list, see the section ''''Manually adding a camera'''' below.

=== '''Supported Cameras''' ===

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|-
! Manufacturer
! Device Type
! Model no.
! Version
! Date Purchased
! Location (indoor/outdoor)
! Specs
! Product Review
! Notes
|-
| Panasonic
| IP Camera
| BL-C131/BL-C30
| all
| 
| Indoor
| 
| 
| The Panasonic IP cameras work well with Vera. However, for unknown reasons, the Panasonic camera will not get an IP address on your LAN until you run the Windows software supplied with it. You do not need to install the software; just insert the CD and tell the camera to get an IP address automatically (DHCP). If you buy the camera from the Mi Casa Verde web shop we do this before we ship it so the camera will work out of the box. Mac/Linux users who buy the camera elsewhere will need a Windows PC to 'activate' the camera. Set the default username/password on the camera to: dceadmin and dcepass for Vera to detect the camera automatically, or, if you use your own username/password, add the camera to Vera manually and provide Vera your username/password to access the camera.
|}

=== '''Cameras that work''' ===

{| cellpadding="2" border="1"
|-
! Manufacturer
! Device Type
! Model no.
! Version
! Date Purchased
! Location (indoor/outdoor)
! Path for JPEG image
! Product Review
! Added by
! Notes
|-
| Foscam [http://www.foscam.us/] [http://www.foscam.com/]
| IP Camera
| [http://www.foscam.com/Products_List.asp?id=128 FI8908/FI8908W]
| firmware 11.14.1.46 / 2.4.8.12
| 2010
| Indoor
| /snapshot.cgi
| [http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Windows-compatible-Installation-Included/product-reviews/B0030FR08W/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Customer reviews]
| Ap15e
| Use the Foscam IP Camera Tool for initial setup, then copy IP address and path into Vera setup fields. For Pan, Tilt, Patrol support see: [http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php?topic=3720.0 DIY instructions]
|-
| Linksys
| IP Camera
| [http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WVC54GCA/download WVC54GCA]
| all
| 2009
| Indoor
| img/snapshot.cgi
| 
| 
| An inexpensive camera with moderate image quality. Use the Linksys setup wizard for initial setup, then copy IP address and path into Vera setup fields. Use a static IP address.
|-
| Linksys
| IP Camera
| [http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9948/index.html WVC210]
| all
| 2009
| Indoor
| img/snapshot.cgi
| 
| 
| A more expensive camera with good image quality and pan/tilt ability. Use the Linksys setup wizard for initial setup, then copy IP address and path into Vera setup fields. Use a static IP address. Pan/tilt controls will not work with Vera.
|-
| Linksys
| IP Camera
| [http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WVC80N?referrer=www.linksysbycisco.com WVC80N]
| all
| 2009
| Indoor
| img/snapshot.cgi?size=2&quality=1
| 
| 
| A more expensive camera with good image quality and wireless N. Use the Linksys setup wizard for initial setup, then copy IP address and path into Vera setup fields. Use a static IP address. Pan/tilt controls will not work with Vera.
Size can be (160 x 120 = 1,320 x 240 = 2,640 x 480 = 3) and Quality can be (Very High= 1,High= 2,Normal= 3,Low= 4,Very Low= 5)

|-
| iCamView
| IP Camera Server
| [http://icamview.com/icv22.htm iCV-22], [http://icamview.com/icv32.htm iCV-32]
| all
| 2009 
| Indoor/Outdoor
| pda.cgi?user=admin&password=1234&page=image&cam=1 pda.cgi?user=admin&password=1234&page=image&cam=2 
| 
| 
| Feature-rich IP camera server, suports up to two compatible USB cameras, optional WiFi support, USB storage, USB hubs, motion; works with range of cameras, see icamview.co.uk. Excellent modular solution. They do ship to North America.
|-
| SmartHome.com.au
| IP Camera
| [http://www.smarthome.com.au/zseries/wirelesssecuritycamera.php Z~Series Wireless Camera]
| all
| 2009 
| Indoor
| tmpfs/auto.jpg
| 
| 
| Inexpensive IP security camera designed for the Australian and New Zealand Z-Wave users, but shipping world wide.
|-
| [http://global.level1.com LevelOne]
| IP Camera
| [http://global.level1.com/product_d.php?id=54 WCS-2030]
| all
| 2010
| Indoor
| cgi-bin/video.jpg
| [http://reviews.cnet.com/search-results/levelone-camcon-wcs-2030/1707-5_7-31972011.html CNET review]
| 
| An inexpensive IP camera with good image quality. Can be connected wired or wirelessly. Most LevelOne cameras use the same path for the JPEG image, so most of their line (both low and high end) should be compatible. Video and audio also stream over RTSP, which can be customized through the camera's web interface.
|-
| Asante
| IP Camera
| [http://www.asante.com/products/SecureNetCam/Voyager1.asp Voyager I]
| firmware 2.02 and above
| 2010
| Indoor
| image.cgi
| 
| 
| An inexpensive IP camera that is very feature rich, has good image quality, night vision capabilities, motion detection, two-way audio, video streaming over TCP, UDP, or HTTP, and other configurable features. In firmware version 2.02, Asante added the capability to retrieve an image via a URL (however, it is delayed by 3 seconds). Offers a full-featured web interface in IE using an ActiveX plug-in (limited capabilites in other browsers).
|-
| TrendNet
| IP Camera
| [http://www.trendnet.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=155_TV-IP512WN&cat=149 TV-IP512WN]
| all
| 2009
| Indoor
| /image/jpeg.cgi
| 
| 
| Feature-rich inexpensive IP camera with good image quality, features 802.11n, GPIO ports, not bad optics
|-
| D-Link
| IP Camera
| [http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=DCS-950G DCS-950G]
| firmware 1.07
|  ?
| Indoor
| /_gCVimage.jpg
| [http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Securicam-DCS-950G-Wireless-Internet/product-reviews/B0006GDCD0/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Customer reviews]
| Ap15e
| It takes about 9(!) seconds to get the jpg file from the camera, but Vera's generic Luup IP camera plugin times out after 5 seconds by default. Starting with Ui4 a timeout option was added to the device settings for the camera, which you can increase to 10.
|}

=== '''Cameras that don't work''' ===

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|-
! Manufacturer
! Device Type
! Model no.
! Version
! Date Purchased
! Location (indoor/outdoor)
! Path for JPEG image
! Product Review
! Added by
! Notes
|-
| Trendnet
| IP Camera
| TV-IP100W
| all
| 2007 
| Indoor
| none 
| 
| 
| This camera can only serve images using DirectX or Java. The workaround is complex: "using a PC you can use MPlayer to strip out a JPG image from the video stream (asf). You can then store the JPG snapshot on a PC, then run a web server and vera can then "fetch" the image from the PC instead of the camera."
|-
| Schlage
| IP Camera
| WCW100
| all
| 2010
| Indoor
| none
|
| Ray
| This camera does not give an IP address out of the box. In order for it work, it needs to be activated using the Schlage LiNK system. Without paying for the Schlage LiNK membership, this camera cannot be used with Vera unless there's a way of forcing the activation.
|-
| Asante
| IP Camera
| Voyager I
| firmware 2.00
| 2010
| Indoor
| none
|
| Ray
| This camera is inexpensive, very feature rich, has very good image quality, and has night vision capabilities. However, there is no publicly accessible URL to grab a live JPG from the camera. The web interface requires an ActiveX plug-in to view the live video feed and there is a snapshot button that will deliver a JPG. Asante is reportedly making changes to their camera in the next version of the firmware that should resolve some of these issues.
|}

=== '''Manually adding a camera''' ===

[[Image:Camera1.jpg|thumb|center|512px]] [[Image:Camera2.jpg|thumb|center|512px|Manually adding a camera]]

In Vera's setup page click Devices, Luup plugins, Install/uninstall plugins, and click 'install' next to either the 'Generic IP Camera' plugin, or, if you see a plugin for your particular camera, such as 'Panasonic IP Camera with Pan/Tilt/Zoom' use that instead.

If you have more than one camera, you can click "install another" to have multiple instances of the plugin.

In most cases, IP cameras have a URL method for obtaining a SNAPSHOT or JPG image from the camera. If your camera supports this method, you can then use it with Vera and the FindVera.com service can archive these snapshots over time for security purposes. Most IP/Network cameras made in the past few years will have a JPG Snapshot mode. Some examples from Linksys are WVC54GCA, WVC200/WVC210.  D-link, Trend-Net, and many others make similar cameras.

If your camera is not a 'Plug and Play' model or not on the supported list, you need to specify the settings for the camera by going to the 'Devices' tab on Vera's setup page, adding the camera if it's not already there, and clicking the '+' icon to edit the camera's settings.

You will need to specify:

1. the IP address or domain name of the camera 2. the URL or path to retrieve the current image from the camera as a JPEG file 3. any username and password to retrieve the JPEG file

The URL (your camera's manual may denote this as "path" or "snapshot address") needs to retrieve the actual JPEG file, not just an HTML page that has the JPEG file somewhere on it. For example, if you can view a JPEG file from your camera with this URL: '''http://192.168.81.5/Snapshot.JPG?Quality=Standard''', then put in these settings:

IP Address: '''192.168.81.5''' Path: '''Snapshot.JPG?Quality=Standard'''

and be sure to provide the username/password if one is needed. After you specify this information, click the red 'Save' button, and then you can see the camera by clicking the 'View Camera' option.

=== '''Configuring the Panasonic IP camera to connect wirelessly to Vera''' ===

The Panasonic IP Cameras have a switch on the bottom: WIRED/WIRELESS. In order to connect your camera wirelessly to Vera, you'll need to follow these steps:

- set the switch to WIRED
- connect your camera to Vera's LAN port using an Ethernet cable
- turn the camera on, confirm Vera's LAN LED turns orange, and wait for the IP Cam LED to turn green
- wait for the camera to be detected in Devices -> Unassigned Device
- assign the camera to a 'Room' and click 'Save'
(for the camera to be detected it should have the default username/password: dceadmin/dcepass and listen on port 80)
- confirm that you can see images from the camera
- click on the "+" sign near your camera and note its IP address (e.g. 192.168.81.200)

- connect your computer to the same network as your camera
- open your web browser and type in: http://camera1_ip (in this example, http://192.168.81.200)
- login with the default camera username: dceadmin and password: dcepass
- go to Setup -> Wireless and set SSID, Cipher and Password to Vera's wireless settings
which can be found an the bottom of Vera. (default Cipher is WPA2-PSK)
- click 'Save Settings'
- turn the camera's bottom switch to WIRELESS and reboot your camera by cycling its power

Your camera should now connect wirelessly to Vera. If you change your Vera's wireless settings you'll have first to update them on your cameras, so you won't lose connection to them.

=== Example of using a Linksys WVC54GCA or WVC210 camera with Vera ===

For example, if you can view a JPEG file from your camera with this URL: http://192.168.81.5/img/snapshot.cgi, then put in these settings: Domain or IP: 192.168.81.5 (or ''YourDomain.MyLinksysCam.com'' if remote access is enabled) Path: img/snapshot.cgi A username and password must be used unless all users are allowed in the USERS section. 

Trendnet IP camera, TV-IP110W
path: /cgi/jpg/image.cgi

*If you have more than one camera, you will be using the PORT as part of the URL. If your second camera is on PORT 1024 and the IP is 192.168.81.6, you would use 192.168.81.6:1024 or YourDomain.MyLinksysCam.com:1024

 

=== iCAMView and some Lorex network cameras ===

For [http://www.icamview.co.uk iCAMView] based cameras, including a few Lorex-branded ones, the path would be: <tt>showimg_pda.cgi?cam=1 for the first camera</tt> <tt>showimg_pda.cgi?cam=2 for the second camera</tt> 

Older models may require slightly different path: <tt>pda.cgi?cam=1 for the first camera</tt> <tt>pda.cgi?cam=2 for the second camera</tt> 

Other parameters would be the same as above.

=== Axis IP Cameras ===

Path: axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi (or ''lastshot.jpg'' depending of the model) More information here: [http://www.axis.com/techsup/cam_servers/tech_notes/live_snapshots.htm Axis live_snapshots] [http://www.axis.com/techsup/cam_servers/cam_200p/techoverview.htm Axis techoverview]

[[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Supported_Devices_Table]]

Main Page

2010-09-28T16:29:17Z

Mcvvalyb:

<big>'''Welcome to the Mi Casa Verde wiki'''</big>

See [[Special:AllPages]] for a list of all pages

'''*Note:''' The Wiki documentation is for the '''Vera 1''' units.

Vera1 To Vera2 Migration

2010-09-23T15:22:15Z

Mcvvalyb:

Before you do anything or to restore any backups, you MUST first upgrade your Vera 2 to the latest firmware by visiting http://micasaverde.com/vera2 from a browser on your home network. Only after you receive confirmation that your Vera 2 has been upgraded to firmware 1.1.1047 or later can you proceed.

If you're going to rebuild your ZWave network from scratch with the Vera 2, or start with a new network, you can skip the rest of the document that deals with migrating your data and ZWave network.

The ZWave chip is in a dongle in Vera 1 and is built-in to Vera 2. This ZWave chip contains the master list of all ZWave devices that are included in the network. However it has only the basic info, like the ZWave node ID. The ZWave chip does not store the devices name, the room, the settings, scenes, etc. That is all done in Vera's database. Every time Vera starts, Vera checks the list of ZWave devices in the ZWave chip and syncs Vera's database, either adding or removing devices.

So, if you do a backup on Vera 1 and restore it on a fresh Vera 2 that has no devices in the ZWave chip, the Vera 2 will immediately see that there are no devices in the ZWave chip, and will delete all the devices from the database, and all you will see in the Vera 2 are the rooms and scenes, but with no devices. So, to migrate from Vera 1 to Vera 2 you need to move the list of ZWave devices from the Vera 1's ZWave chip to the Vera 2's.

There are 2 ways to do this:

1. The 'official' ZWave way is to have both the Vera 1 and Vera 2 running at once, withing about 3 feet (1 meter) of each other, and on the Vera 1, in the ZWave devices options, choose the 'Controller Shift' option, and on the Vera 2, choose the 'Download ZWave network' option. This will make both the Vera 1 and Vera 2 be on the same network and they can co-exist. The Vera 1 and Vera 2 will each have their own unique ZWave ID on the network. However this ZWave 'copy network' only copies the list of ZWave nodes. Your scenes, device names, etc., are not. To do this, choose Advanced, Backup on the Vera 1, and on the Vera 2, choose Advanced, Restore and restore the backup you created from the Vera 1. Do NOT choose the 'Restore ZWave firmware' option. Now your Vera 1 and Vera 2 will both be on the same network. But, beware, if you have timers on scenes, since you restored the same Vera database on both of them, both of them will run the scenes. This probably is NOT the scenario most users have in mind.

2. The other way to move the ZWave network is to actually 'clone' the data in the ZWave chip from the Vera 1 to the Vera 2, and then have the Vera 2 be a direct replacement of the Vera 1. But, if you do that, your Vera 1 and your Vera 2 will then have an identical node ID after cloning; and so they cannot both be left on at the same time or they will conflict with each other and create havoc. So, if you are going to backup and restore the ZWave network from Vera 1, you will need to either turn off the Vera 1 and send it back to Mi Casa Verde, or, if you're going to keep the Vera 1 and use it for something else, do a Reset ZWave Network on the Vera 1 after you cloned the data to Vera 2. That will reset the network and also reset the house ID to a new value. Then you can use the Vera 1 and Vera 2 side by side and they will be totally separate ZWave networks. To clone the data, simply do a backup on the Vera 1 and restore it on the Vera 2, but this time you DO check the 'Restore ZWave firmware'. The backup of the Vera 1 automatically has a copy of the data in the ZWave chip, but it's not restored unless you check that box.

'''Note:''' After migration the Scene Controllers should be reprogrammed.