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== Quick Start Guide == | == Quick Start Guide == | ||
The Home Assistant Lab is a self-contained network + server assembled into a ready to go package that only require a single power and upstream network connection. | The Home Assistant Demo Lab is a self-contained network + server assembled into a ready to go package that only require a single power and upstream network connection. | ||
=== Setup === | === Setup === | ||
Retrieve the Demo Lab from members cube S4. | |||
Place the Demo Lab at either the hot-desks or electronics bench. These locations have mains power and hacklab wired network connections available. | |||
Attach hacklab wired network to WAN port (blue) on the Router ([[HL0087]]). | |||
Attach Demo Lab powerbar to mains power and switch it on. | |||
Wait 1 min for Router to stabilize. Afterwards press power button on Home Assistant server ([HL0088]]) and wait another 2 mins for the server to stabilize. | |||
=== Usage === | |||
Join the Demo Lab's dedicated WIFI (TBD). | |||
Usernames and passwords are documented on a physical card included with the Demo Lab. These may be updated and changed during an environment refresh, please refer to the card at each use. | |||
* [http://homeassistant.demolab.in.hacklab.to:8123/ Home Assistant Server] | |||
* Router | |||
* Zigbee Gateway | |||
=== Shutdown / Storage Procedure === | === Shutdown / Storage Procedure === | ||
Gracefully turn off Home Assistant server. | |||
On the Home Assistant's [http://homeassistant.demolab.in.hacklab.to:8123/config/hardware Hardware Page] | |||
# Power Symbol, Top Right Corner | |||
# "Shut down system" | |||
The Router and Zigbee Router are sudden power-loss tolerant. It is now safe turn off the demolab powerbar and unplug the main power cable. | |||
Return lab rig to member's cube S4 | |||
== Lab Configuration / Reset Instructions == | == Lab Configuration / Reset Instructions == | ||
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TP-Link Archer C7 / [[HL0087]] | TP-Link Archer C7 / [[HL0087]] | ||
===== First Time Setup / Hardware Replacement ===== | |||
Install OpenWRT according to the upstream [[Tp-link_archer_c7#documentation documentation]]. | |||
===== Environment Refresh ===== | |||
==== PoE Network Switch ==== | ==== PoE Network Switch ==== | ||
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TP-Link TL-SG1005P / [[HL0089]] | TP-Link TL-SG1005P / [[HL0089]] | ||
5-Port Unmanaged PoE switch, no configuration required. Used to provide additional network ports, and power to PoE devices. Zigbee Gateway is powered from this switch | 5-Port Unmanaged PoE switch, no configuration is required. Used to provide additional network ports, and power to PoE devices. Zigbee Gateway is powered from this switch. | ||
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HP Mini PC / [[HL0088]] | HP Mini PC / [[HL0088]] | ||
===== First Time Setup / Hardware Replacement ===== | |||
===== Environment Refresh ===== | |||
==== Zigbee Gateway ==== | ==== Zigbee Gateway ==== | ||
SMLIGHT SLZB-06 / [[HL0090]] | SMLIGHT SLZB-06 / [[HL0090]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:35, 26 June 2024
Quick Start Guide
The Home Assistant Demo Lab is a self-contained network + server assembled into a ready to go package that only require a single power and upstream network connection.
Setup
Retrieve the Demo Lab from members cube S4.
Place the Demo Lab at either the hot-desks or electronics bench. These locations have mains power and hacklab wired network connections available.
Attach hacklab wired network to WAN port (blue) on the Router (HL0087).
Attach Demo Lab powerbar to mains power and switch it on.
Wait 1 min for Router to stabilize. Afterwards press power button on Home Assistant server ([HL0088]]) and wait another 2 mins for the server to stabilize.
Usage
Join the Demo Lab's dedicated WIFI (TBD).
Usernames and passwords are documented on a physical card included with the Demo Lab. These may be updated and changed during an environment refresh, please refer to the card at each use.
- Home Assistant Server
- Router
- Zigbee Gateway
Shutdown / Storage Procedure
Gracefully turn off Home Assistant server.
On the Home Assistant's Hardware Page
- Power Symbol, Top Right Corner
- "Shut down system"
The Router and Zigbee Router are sudden power-loss tolerant. It is now safe turn off the demolab powerbar and unplug the main power cable.
Return lab rig to member's cube S4
Lab Configuration / Reset Instructions
Network
Router
TP-Link Archer C7 / HL0087
First Time Setup / Hardware Replacement
Install OpenWRT according to the upstream Tp-link_archer_c7#documentation documentation.
Environment Refresh
PoE Network Switch
TP-Link TL-SG1005P / HL0089
5-Port Unmanaged PoE switch, no configuration is required. Used to provide additional network ports, and power to PoE devices. Zigbee Gateway is powered from this switch.
Home Assistant Server
HP Mini PC / HL0088
First Time Setup / Hardware Replacement
Environment Refresh
Zigbee Gateway
SMLIGHT SLZB-06 / HL0090