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Proxicast MSNTN001 Tech Note

Controlling the msnswitch
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Controlling the MSNSwitch
Tech Note MSNTN001
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  • Page 1 1-412-492-9386 E-Mail: support@proxicast.com © Copyright 2019-2023, Proxicast LLC. All rights reserved. Internet: www.proxicast.com Proxicast is a registered trademark and EtherLINQ, PocketPORT and LAN-Cell are trademarks of Proxicast LLC. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Document Revision History

    MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch Document Revision History: Date Comments Feb 24, 2023 Updated for changes in firmware MNT-3207 and later. Changes include new default parameter values, firmware updates via ezDevice, and a simplified API. Oct 2, 2022 Clarified API examples Sept 22, 2022 Updated screen images with latest software versions.
  • Page 3 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch IMPORTANT NOTE Support for the ezDevice app and Cloud4UIS.com web service was added in MSNSwitch firmware version MNT.9319 (04/24/2019). MSNSwitch’s running older firmware must be updated - see Updating Firmware on page 15. In firmware versions MNT.9319 through MNT.2408, the cloud...
  • Page 4 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch 1. Internal Web Sever Full access to all of the MSNSwitch’s functionality is available via its internal web server pages. To access the web server, enter the MSNSwitch’s IP address into any web browser. http://<ip-address-of-MSNSwitch> e.g. http://192.168.1.33 When logging into the MSNSwitch for the first time (or after a factory reset), you must create an administrator account and password.
  • Page 5 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch 2. ezDevice Smartphone App Download and install the free ezDevice app for iOS from the Apple AppStore or for Android from Google Play. If possible, connect your smartphone via WiFi to the same LAN as the MSNSwitch. This is the fastest and easiest way to add the MSNSwitch to ezDevice.
  • Page 6 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch 3. Cloud4UIS.com Web Service Open the Cloud4UIS.com web site using any web browser: http://Cloud4UIS.com If you do not yet have an account, create one on the site. If you previously created and account using ezDevice, use the same login credentials for Cloud4UIS.com. The Cloud4UIS service is free.
  • Page 7 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch The Add Device screen works the same as it does in the ezDevice smartphone app. See the ezDevice section on page 4 for instructions on completing the device add procedure. Devices added through Clolud4UIS.com will also be automatically synchronized with the ezDevice app.
  • Page 8 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch 4. Skype In the MSNSwitch’s web interface, select the Skype menu and enable the Skype function. Click the Auto Rebooter link to add the Auto Rebooter robot service to your Skype contacts. Click the Get Started button to add Auto Rebooter to your contacts and begin a messaging session.
  • Page 9 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch Type HELP to see the available commands. Type Get My ID to retrieve the security ID required to connect with your MSNSwitch. Copy the ID from the Skype response and paste it into the ID field of the MSNSwitch’s web interface. Click ADD to save the settings.
  • Page 10 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch 5. Google Hangouts / Chat Support for Google messaging is being migrated from Google Hangouts to Google Chat. Google Chat support will be available in an upcoming MSNSwitch firmware release. Page 9...
  • Page 11 6. REST API For firmware versions MNT.3207 and later only (For earlier firmware versions, please contact Proxicast for additional documentation.) Basic functions of the MSNSwitch can be controlled through a series of HTTP Requests. You must first add the IP address of the computer making the requests to the MSNSwitch's API Whitelist on the System menu.
  • Page 12 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch Where: ASSIGN: string: “NONE”, ”OUTLET1”, ”OUTLET2”, ”BOTH” LABEL: string: Site Label. HOST: string: Website / IP Address. string: IP Address. RESP_TIME: digit: Site response time. (unit: millisecond) TIMEOUT: digit: Count of timeout. LOST: digit: Percent of ping lost.
  • Page 13 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch Control an Outlet HTTP Request: HTTP URL: http://<IP>/api/control?target=<TAR>&action=<ACT> Where: The IP address of the MSNSwitch “outlet1”, “outlet2”, “outlet_all”, “uis” TAR: “on”, “off”, “reset” ACT: Response Data: JSON format: “outlet”: [{OUTLET1_STATUS}, {OUTLET2_STATUS}], “uis”: {UIS_STATUS} OUTLET_STATUS / UIS_STATUS:...
  • Page 14 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch Send Heartbeat Trigger This function must first be configured in the MSNSwitch's web interface. The heartbeat function starts after the first heartbeat trigger command is received. HTTP Request: HTTP URL: “http://<IP>/api/heartbeat” Where IP = the IP address of the MSNSwitch...
  • Page 15 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch 7. Netility Utility MegaTec provides a software utility for Windows and MAC called Netility that scan your LAN for compatible devices and allows you to change some configuration settings and upgrade firmware without accessing the internal web server pages.

  • Page 16: Updating Firmware

    MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch 8. Updating Firmware Download the latest MSNSwitch firmware from the Support / Download page at: http://www.MSNSwitch.com https://www.proxicast.com/shopping/msnswitch.html Be sure to download the correct file for your MSNSwitch model. Also download and review the firmware Release Notes for important information on the changes and new features.
  • Page 17 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch Using ezDevice After you have added the MSNSwitch to your ezDevice/Cloud4UIS account, you can update the firmware. From the upper lefthand menu. Select Device Upgrade. ezDevice will scan all of your devices and indicate which ones have firmware updates available.
  • Page 18 MSNTN001: Controlling the MSNSwitch Tap OK to begin the firmware upgrade process. Do not turn off the MSNSwitch until the process is complete. You may tap the refresh arrow to check the upgrade status. Note: A firmware update indicator is displayed on the Settings option for devices in Cloud4UIS.com, however the firmware must be updated by one of the other methods described in this section.