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jeffw_00
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Hi - I acquired an additional 2443 Access Point to have as a backup
and I want to test it. So I figured I would unplug one of my existing
access points, try to control something on the leg that my PLM isn't
plugged into, see fail the failure, and then add the new access point
and see things work again.
I unplugged an Access Point, but I can't get anything to fail. I have
my breaker box mapped out and I know which circuits are on the
alternate leg, but apparently something (a 240V appliance) is doing
a fine job bridging.
Questions
1) does this make sense to anyone
2) Does PH have any direct resources for observing or testing
Access Point Operation?
Thanks!
/j
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Jeff,
1. It makes sense. You probably have a number of dual band devices installed on both legs so they are essentially acting as access points. It could
possibly be a 240V appliance acting as a bridge but I think it's probably the dual band devices unless you don't have any.
2. PowerHome does not have any options for monitoring bridge communications. Even though they come with Insteon addresses, they're basically just
dumb devices and none of their traffic has their address so nothing can be attributed to them.
Dave.
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Hi Dave - I don't intentionally have any dual-band devices but if the
new generation of plug-in modules, or newer light switches or IOLinc,
is dual-band it's possible.
So this means I don't need Access Points anymore except for wireless
coverage?
Thanks!
/j
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Jeff,
Yes, most of the more recent devices were dual-band by default. They are essentially an access point built into a normal wired device. They are able to be
controlled both wirelessly and through the powerline.
Theoretically, you wouldnt need access points at all as any dual-band device would fill that role. You would only need the access point if you had a wireless
only device that was out of range of any dual-band device.
Dave.
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jeffw_00
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thanks!
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