Overview

SwitchPlease is a web interface running on a single Decoder that provides full HDMI switching control for the Just Add Power HD over IP solution. No control system needed!

SwitchPlease is included in the core firmware starting at A6.5.5 and B1.0.0

Requirements

1. IP address of Just Add Power setup and installation
2. Fully configured JADConfig system on most supported Luxul or Cisco switches
   • Cisco CBS350 models are not supported by SwitchPlease
   • Luxul SW-510 and SW-610 models are not supported by SwitchPlease
3. Static route from the data network to the Just Add Power network

Setup

1. Run JADConfig to configure the switch and all devices, making sure to load the latest firmware.
2. Enable SwitchPlease on only one Decoder:
   • If you are on firmware B2.0.0 or later, go to the webUI System tab. Enable SwitchPlease and Apply+Save+Reboot.
   • If you are on an earlier firmware, the command must be applied through the Console API box on the web interface, or via telnet.

astparam s switchplease y;astparam save;reboot

3. The Decoder will reboot. When it comes back up, open the web interface of the Decoder at http://[DecoderIP]/switchplease.
4. Select the Page icon at the bottom right to open the Settings Menu.

5. Expand the Decoder Settings option to set:
   • Name - The name of the Decoder in the interface
   • Show/Hide - Set whether the Decoder appears in the interface
   • Image Pull - Set whether the Image Pull image will show on the interface. Image Pull must be enabled separately as well.

6. Expand the Encoder Settings option to set:
   • Name - The name of the Encoder in the interface
   • Show/Hide - Set whether the Encoder can be selected as a source

7. Save changes
   • Select the "check" mark at the bottom center to save the settings to the local browser. The settings will only affect the local device accessing the Decoder.
   • Select the "disc" symbol at the bottom left to save settings to the Decoder itself. This will result in the settings being applied across all devices and browsers that access SwitchPlease.
   • Select the "X" to cancel changes.
   • If local settings and Decoder settings are present, local settings override Decoder settings.

8. Reload the page to apply all settings.

Usage

Switch a Single Decoder

1. Click the Decoder box to select it. A Decoder popup will appear.
2. Click a Encoder to switch. The popup will disappear.

Switch Multiple Decoders

1. Click on the square in the top right corner of the Decoder box. It will light up white.
2. Continue to click squares until all Decoders are selected.
3. Click any of the selected Decoder boxes to get the Encoder popup.
4. Click a Encoder to switch. The popup will disappear.

Reset or Resize

If the system grows or shrinks in size, or the Decoder needs to be repurposed for a new system, follow the instructions below to reset SwitchPlease settings.

1. Log into the webUI of the SwitchPlease Receiver
2. Go to the CLI by hitting Ctrl+Alt+Enter or by selecting CLI from the dropdown menu in the top-right corner
3. Execute the commands below:
   • rm /www/switchplease/json/systeminfo.json
   • getswitchinfo.sh json
4. Reboot the Receiver

Set Switch Username/Password

The default username/password on supported Luxul and Cisco switches are also set as the default username/password inside SwitchPlease.

For users who need more security or are required to change the login credentials, apply the commands below via the CLI (telnet or through the webUI):

• astparam s sw.user {$USERNAME}
• astparam s sw.{$USERNAME} {$PASSWORD}
• astparam save
• reboot

Limitations:

• Username and password cannot include the $ symbol

For example, if the switch username is Hello and the password is Goodbye007, then the string of commands would be:

• astparam s sw.user Hello
• astparam s sw.Hello Goodbye007
• astparam save
• reboot

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