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Every time my system reboots after an upgrade I receive the following messge in the Notificaiton Center Notification Node Server Free Edition Startup - Please upgrade to Stand Version to get all features. IMy device is an eisy. All firmware and software is up to date. I guess I having been living under a rock. Of course, I am not a real power user, but do enjoy the benefits of the automation it provides. My primary automation devices are Insteon. I know I can have my Rachio controllers, Ecobee Thermostats, and Ring devices integrated into the picture. I am also looking at some automated blinds which I asked about in a different posts. Now, I am curious what I am missing with regards to the Notification Server. I have been looking at some of the posts pertaining to the topic of Standard Notification Server. However, I must my slightly dense because I am not seeing the big picture. So, if someone wants to tackle a simple explanation I would really appreciate it. Also, what would be the steps to installing the Standard Version? If I decided to not install what am I missing? Thanks

Not sure I am really in the right forum or topic chain. I converted to to an eisy when my 994 decided to go on a permanent vacation. Installation was smooth and I am not having any problems with it. My installation is Insteon devices and I am very appreciative of the new Insteon company getting the supply chain back in smooth operation. My question revolves around dimmable LEDs. A few months ago, I purchased some Ecosmart dimmable LEDs that are the classic clear glass bulb style where you can see the "filament." They are a really beautiful. I have 2 installations of the bulbs. One is associated with a 2477D Insteon switch while the other is associated with a standard on-off switch (I just received a new 2477D - I was waiting on the color change kits - not installed yet). After initial installation everything worked as expected. The bulbs attached to the Insteon switch ramped up and down according to the programming for the switch in the eisy. The one attached to the standard switch also operated as expected. Now, let's fast forward a couple of months. The bulbs are now acting like something else is controlling them. The bulbs on the standard switch now ramp up at about a 10 second rate when switched on and instantly go off when switched off. The bulbs associated with the Insteon switch act very similarly. They do not ramp up according to the eisy profile. They do ramp down correctly. When I perform a FAST ON through UD Mobile or Admin Console, they ramp up at about a 10 second rate. A FAST OFF functions correctly. Changing ramp rate in the eisy has not affect other than ramp down. So far, it appears to be only these bulbs that act as though they have their own minds. Really do want to purchase new bulbs. Thoughts?

@DennisCI deleted the one file I mentioned above plus I updated the Java Security setting as suggested by your link above. So far everything is now good. Admin Console (I guess we now call it IoX) opened as expected. Thanks.

Apologies for taking so long to reply. First, I am on a Windows 11 (PC) device. Second, only the "ud_finder.state" file is in the directory you mentioned above. None of the other files exist. Only one (1) dot State file is in the directory.

I upgraded to the EISY (from ISY) a few months ago with no apparent problems. It has been performing as expected. I also installed UD Mobile on my Android phone. It has also been performing as expected. Give everyone 10 Gold Stars. I have been making sue I keep up with the firmware updates followed by the System Reboot. I really do like the Reboot reminder that is given when you log back onto the Admin Console. I recently updated to version 5.6.2. Everything went as expected followed by the reboot reminder and the subsequent "reinstall" of start.jnlp. I typically perform a backup after these updates which I did after starting the Admin Console again. Fast forward about a week to today. I attempted to activate the Admin Console on my PC. I get the UD splash, but the Finder Window never appears. Everything appears to be working correctly. Programs and Schedules run. I can access everything through UD Mobile. Just cannot access via the Admin Console on the PC. I even performed the Clear Java Cache and "reinstalled" start.jnlp. Nothing. Any hints on what I am doing wrong since everything appeared to work correctly right after the firmware update. Thanks

I am new to PG3(x) since I upgraded to an eisy from an ISY that decided to die. I am just curious why I should be interested in the features of PG3(x). I looked at several of the Node Servers that are available. Many of them are related to devices I have installed in my home (Ecobee thermostat, Rachio sprinkler controller, Ring security devices, SolarEdge inverter, ...). I currently access all these devices through the apps that are recommended to be installed during the installation process. So, I am just curious what these Node Servers provide beyond the app features. Please accept my apologies for what might appear to be a dumb question to many of you. Thank

Thanks @TechmanThat will helps lots. Then as @DennisCreminded me use the UPDATE PACKAGES button in the Admin Console to execute those updates. Button push is the backup approach. BTW - I always perform a backup whenever there is a firmware update. Thanks

@DennisCThanks for all your help. Update was successful. I am assuming the Multi-Function Button push will be the way to update firmware. I looked throughout the EISY Forum and could not find an official release notice for Version 5.5.9. Is there an official location for these types of announcements? Will I need to download a new version of start.jnlp every time there is an update or can I use the file I downloaded from this effort? I just need to remember to Remove Java Cache and applications after the update and reboot. Thanks again. Now, onto understanding and playing with PG3.

@DennisCMy device is a new eisy. It replaced an ISY that bought the farm about a month ago. The firmware version is 5.5.7. At least that is what it says when I bring up the ISY Portal or when I click on ABOUT in the Admin Console.

@dennisC I tried the UPGRADE PACKAGES button, but nothing appears to change. Maybe I am not seeing any change since I have not cleared the Cache. I will look at your other references then clear the cache. Maybe that is the key.

@TRI0NI have a real dumb question. Updating the Firmware. Is this now labeled UPGRADE BIOS under the Configuration Tab? Could not find any reference to firmware updates in the Wiki. Must not be looking in right place.

@TRI0NThanks. Gives me something to do tomorrow All of that makes sense. Amazing how a reset technique from the old Cable TV industry is still the main stay even today.

Every time I log onto the Admin Console, I receive a message telling me there are updates available and I need to select the UPGRADE PACKAGEs button under the Configuration tab. I have performed this task several times. Am I missing something or are there that frequent of updates that need to be applied? I know there are other buttons, such as REBOOT, UPDATE FIRMWARE, .... Should I be selecting a different button?

@larryllixprovided the most direct answer. You can also use the REFRESH button. It should find your ISY on your home network. Now, to fully answer your question from my experience. I updates my ISY firmware to 5.3.4. I then updated to the new Admin Console and Finder (IoX Finder). IoX Finder I am told is Firmware version agnostic. My problem was slightly bigger. After updating the firmware, I was able to install the new Finder and get the Admin Console working. I also saved the new Finder info. To make a long story short, my ISY decided to permanently retire and under no circumstances could the repair people change its mind. So, enter a new EISY. It is working great. In fact, I have a couple of questions I need to post of this forum.

@GeddyNo - I installed the IoX on the MAC at the same time I installed the new eisy. So, it did not know about the previous ISY994i. I was able to immediately see the eisy on the MAC after I completed all the tasks associated with the setup via UD Mobile. I installed the eisy in the same location as my ISY. I have a sort of large wiring closet where everything comes into the house and is distributed throughout the house. It is only a slight pain since it is on the 2nd floor. I first tried the wired connection to the LAN, but nothing was happening at least according to UD Mobile. I tried a couple of times. I would prefer the wired connection. More reliable. I will try the trick you suggested. I will probably wait a couple of days while I go through and exercise all the devices. So far everything is looking good. I might look into even having a keyboard, mouse, and monitor attached to it. Of course, that is a longer term goal. Thanks for the suggestions.