Re: mpower - how to change port name without mfi controler?
mpower - how to change port name without mfi controler?
centeno was on the right path. You don't need all the items in that file, since they correspond to how data gets sent to the controller (which doesn't exist in this case).
If you have multiple ports, the number corresponds to port-1.
I do not have any file with the entry in the directory / usr / www and I have no file by that name (webpage).
Thank you for mentioning this. Very helpful. The mFi controller is undependable when it comes to setting the host name.
Just to clarify for others, there is no link for the system.cgi page on any of the three easy-to-reach pages (Controls, Stats, Configuration). You have to craft the URL to get there.
Once you enter the new 'Device name', and any other items you wish to edit, click the 'Change' button. The 'Apply' banner will soon appear.
Here's where the wheels come off the wagon, at least in my installation (2.0.24, build 1277). The 'Apply' button on this page does not work. So just click over to the 'Configuration' page and click its 'Apply' button.
Finally, you must reboot the mFi appliance. When it comes back to life its new host name will be active. Launch a Ubiquity discover probe to confirm this.
1. The host name can contain spaces.
2. Minor name changes, such as change of case, will be ignored.
The System page for version 2.1.1 does not seem to have the option to give the ports names.
Do you mean the individual device ports, for example the three outlets of an mPower?
I've never found a means to name them in the appliance so I'm pretty sure this is a feature of the mFi controller only.
But the host name is something that every server has, including every mFi appliance.
I don't yet have 2.1.1. Can you tell me if the host name support is still included on the system.cgi page? Has the 'Apply' button emerged from its coma?
Yes, I want to give each port a name.
@UBNT-Randy there must be some way to do this since v2.1.1 is desgned to run controllerless.
This worked but now the monthly KW-H is not going up when the device is using Watts. My November totals have not changed since the mPort was rebooted the day you posted.
We just tested the embedded web page, and it worked.
The embedded web page. I'm running controllerless.
Change mPower port / outlet name via SSH (without mFi controller). This is applicable to firmware version 2.0.24.1227.
Does someone have updated instructions for V2.1.11 firmware because the file referenced does not exist? Should we now be adding the port renaming lines to vpower_cfg file?
That didn't work - tried that one as well vpower_cfg - anyone??
Remember the port numbering is 0 based. So the port with the number 1 above it on the device is actually port 0 and the port with the 2 label above it is port 1 when in the config. Hopefully this helps someone! BTW, Ubiquiti: If you change this in a future firmware update, would it be too much to ask to add that info to this thread, seeing as how there isn't a lot of information elsewhere on line about this.
After creating the config_file and adding the desired port names i have the following problem: none of the stats are refreshing on the web page, and also the /proc/power files are showing no activity.
After removing the config_file and save+reboot the metering function is working again but no port names obviously.