GreyFox

Actually, I got it done using Internet Explorer. Anyway, the darn Elk is still not talking to the ISY-99i, nor is the ISY-99i talking to the Elk.

Michel, I am quite sure that it has the correct IP address, at least insofar as connecting to it via IP address. I have not tried name resolution. But I connect to it repeatedly with ElkRP, and I have also used Internet Explorer using the IP address you see in one of my pictures, above, which is 10.254.253.30. I can also see this IP address in the ARP table of my router. The IP address, by the way, is set static. I also get to the M1EXP when I am off-premises using HTTPS (The certificate says it was issued by the M1EXP) because I have set up some NAT passthroughs on my router. Starting today and for the next 7 days, I will be off-premises and trying to figure out how to actually connect to both the Elk M1G and the ISY-99i. No doubt another challenge. Thanks again. I am grateful for whatever suggestions you may have. I'm really not trying to build the Shang-Ri-La of home automation. I just want lights to come on and go off, making it look like the place is lived in while I am absent (it's a vacation home), and have lights go on when the alarm system is breached so my cameras can see to photograph the intruder.

Michel, thank you very much for your reply. Indeed, when I was trying earlier I was connected to the M1G with ElkRP. So I have tried again without having the ElkRP application open. The results are the same. I have verified that I sent the activation of the non secure port, 2101, to the M1XEP. I have verified that I have 5.2.4 on the M1g and I have 1.3.28 on the M1XEP. What can I try next?

Michel, I have performed the upgrade to 3.1.16. I presume that when the rules reside in the Elk, it nonetheless executes them via the ISY-99i. And if this presumption is correct, it seems to me there must be some way to verify the communication between the Elk and the ISY-99i. However, I see no way to perform this verification. I do not get the Security tab, nor do I get the Security System Bar. I have attached a screen shot. So where do I look next.

So, I think I'm a little confused. I have not purchased or installed the Elk Module. Do I need to do this in order for my ISY-99i and Elk M1G to interact? I thought all I had to do was set up my Insteon devices on the ISY-99i with the Java applet, export my file for the Elk, and then import the file with the ElkRP software. all of the Insteon devices show up properly in the Lighting section of the Automation folder. I have created Rules in the Automation folder which appear to do everything they are supposed to do but turn lights on properly. I guess I also have to ask for instructions on how to update the firmware on the ISY99i as well.

I think it is version 2.8.16. I have no idea how to tell what version of firmware I have. I have uploaded a picture of what I get when I go to Help About.

I have successfully performed the steps specified in Section 3.7, Interfacing with the Elk, of the ISY-99i User Guide. However, I do not see a Security System tab on my ISY's HTML interface. Consequently, I am concerned that I am not properly conneected. What can/should I do?