I see that I can have different panels for different devices in openremote. I want to create panels with covering different areas of the house with some kind of password authentication. The purpose is so the one user can have access to a panel that has UI to control all devices in the house. Whereas some users have access to panels that have only access to devices in certain areas. I see that this can be done. But I want to have password protection so that limited access users do not have access to panels that were not intended for their use.
For example I am the main user or admin for the house, I create a panel with control to all devices in the house. There may be children or guests for whom I will design separate panels and provide them individual user name and passwords that allows them access only to panels designed for there use. This way I can restrict sub users from playing havoc by remotely controlling every device in the house.
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Jan 30, 2012
Marcus Redeker says:
For our iOS console this should already be possible. You can configure URL restr...For our iOS console this should already be possible.
You can configure URL restrictions on the tomcat server with basic password protection.
The user will see all available panels first but when he selects one panel to use he has to enter a password.
If that user is not allowed to use that panel an error will show up.
Jan 30, 2012
Govinda Raja Gande says:
Wow! this is exactly what I was looking for. Can you point me in the direction o...Wow! this is exactly what I was looking for. Can you point me in the direction of any documentation of how to get this done?
By the way I admire your work on the russound integration, do you connect your russound zone amplifier to the computer using RS232? Can you throw more light on the Physical setup since I am planning to buy a russound CA66. By the Way IPAS a German company has KNX to RS232 interface that they claim supports russound directly on KNX. I have one of this that I purchased but am yet to put it to use.
Jan 30, 2012
Marcus Redeker says:
I will write a quick How-to to explain the security feature. If not tonight, dur...I will write a quick How-to to explain the security feature. If not tonight, during this week
The Russound integration is done using a Korenix Jetport 5201 connected via RS232 (a Moxa should do it too)
I just sold my CA66 and got myself a MCA-C5 which also support RIO protocol via ethernet and I want to look at that too.
We would not need the extra RS232_IP converter anymore.
I know of a similar device (or maybe even the same) sold from mediacraft which is the european distributor of Russound. It's quite expensive though and with OpenRemote you can also use your X10 or Z-Wave switche and not only KNX
Where are you located? For german customers I am also a Russound dealer.
Jan 31, 2012
Govinda Raja Gande says:
Thank you again for taking the time to reply. I tend to prefer Global cache GC-...Thank you again for taking the time to reply.
I tend to prefer Global cache GC-100 6 instead of Korenix Jetport 5201 since I would have additional ir ports as well as emitters and one blaster bundled around for the same price of Korenix. In a larger installation for about double this cost I get a Global Cache GC-100 12 that has 2 - RS232 ports 6 ir ports along with 3 contact closure relays. Disclaimer : I have never used Korenix Jetport.
I was wondering why you had to go for the RS232 implementation when RIO protocol via ethernet would be optimal.
I am located in India, I have been exploring Nuvo, Sonos & Russound for zone implementation. I would love to look at options of sourcing my Russound equipment from you. I source most of my KNX equipment by dealing directly with manufacturer who gives me fabulous pricing.
Looking forward to hear about the security feature soon.
Jan 31, 2012
Marcus Redeker says:
Using a GC unit should be just fine. I just bought Korenix because that was the ...Using a GC unit should be just fine. I just bought Korenix because that was the first I found
By the time I started with OpenRemote and Russound the new RIO based devices were not out yet and I was able to get a cheap CAA-66 which I have sold a few week ago and I also have the new MCA-C5. Implementing RIO is for sure on my Todo-List since you can also control the Russound player and receive meta information.
Selling to India would be out of the reach of my small company. To much problems with taxes
I started to look at the security configuration yesterday and realized that there seems to be a bug in the iOS code
We will look into that and as soon as the How-To is done, I will let you know.
Jan 31, 2012
Govinda Raja Gande says:
Oh tell me about taxes! painful and customs procedures. Friends of mine travel ...Oh tell me about taxes! painful and customs procedures.
Friends of mine travel to Europe and I try and get this stuff. I am an enthusiast and cannot afford spending too much where there is no value add.
How much did u sell ur CA66 for? I would'nt mind picking a used one. If someone can pick it up for me in Germany what would it cost?
Can we correspond through email, I am not too sure if our conversation would be appreciated on a predominantly tech blog. my email : indianfarmer@gmail.com
Feb 06, 2012
Alexander Schwithal says:
Hi Marcus, I have been following your work here for a couple of days. I am rea...Hi Marcus,
I have been following your work here for a couple of days. I am really impressed about the things you got running here. Thanks for that! I am interessted in how to set up password requirements only for specific screens. Could you help me out with a small example?
Any help is apreciated.
Feb 06, 2012
Marcus Redeker says:
I am currently working on a How-To for panel protection. There seem to be some i...I am currently working on a How-To for panel protection.
There seem to be some issues in the current version and we are looking into that right now.
Once this is solved, I will publish a How-To in the Documentation area of the website.
In the moment we do not support authorization for different screens within one panel, though.
Only protection of complete panels is available.
Apr 09, 2012
Govinda Raja Gande says:
Marcus, Can you point me as to how complet panel protection can be implemented....Marcus,
Can you point me as to how complet panel protection can be implemented.
– Govind
Jun 09, 2012
Marcus Redeker says:
I did not manage to finish a real How-To but some other users posted something h...I did not manage to finish a real How-To but some other users posted something here: http://www.openremote.org/display/forums/USER+AUTHENTICATION
Maybe this will already help.