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Ashley W liked Colin's post in the thread Future of C-bus.
There’s a perception that C‑Bus has been standing still, but from where I sit that’s not accurate at all. The reality is the future of...
Jul 1, 2026 at 10:04 AM -
Trevor posted a new thread.
CTL2 BW Battery backup
Hi all, I just had a call from a customer of mine he was asking about the time date backup as he has one that isn't keeping the time...
Forum: General Discussion
Jul 1, 2026 at 6:59 AM -
Tension replied to the thread Problems updating firmware on 5508D1D.
Does the firmware actually offer any new features or bugfixes? Very hard to find any information. I have three of those units that I've...
Jul 1, 2026 at 1:02 AM -
Tension liked Ashley's post in the thread Just moved into an apartment with CBUS and C-touch Color Panel.
The back network port is usually connected to the central switch/router so it's always available. You can then program it directly from...
Jun 30, 2026 at 4:07 PM -
Tension replied to the thread Future of C-bus.
Yeah, always that that was nonsensical. It's there but we aren't allowed to use it
Jun 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM -
Trevor replied to the thread Just moved into an apartment with CBUS and C-touch Color Panel.
Excellent idea Ash, here's one on eBay... Item number 406853860572 Only 7 bucks Or a kit from Temu for $20 bucks Plug the return side...
Jun 30, 2026 at 9:56 AM -
Ashley replied to the thread Just moved into an apartment with CBUS and C-touch Color Panel.
You can purchase a network cable tester for under $10 that will allow you to safely check where each line goes to. Trial and error will...
Jun 30, 2026 at 9:37 AM -
nebyer replied to the thread Just moved into an apartment with CBUS and C-touch Color Panel.
Yes, the apartment building uses FTTB and I have an NBN modem connected to the phone-in line in one of the wall ports. I'm planning to...
Jun 30, 2026 at 7:17 AM -
Ashley replied to the thread Just moved into an apartment with CBUS and C-touch Color Panel.
The back network port is usually connected to the central switch/router so it's always available. You can then program it directly from...
Jun 30, 2026 at 5:19 AM -
Trevor replied to the thread Just moved into an apartment with CBUS and C-touch Color Panel.
Ok, are you sure the nw cable from the screen goes there. It would normally be plugged into a PC or laptop
Jun 30, 2026 at 4:40 AM -
nebyer replied to the thread Just moved into an apartment with CBUS and C-touch Color Panel.
Yeah, it's odd but there's just that many phone ports scattered around the apartment. I've counted the wall ports and it lines up...
Jun 30, 2026 at 4:38 AM -
Trevor replied to the thread Just moved into an apartment with CBUS and C-touch Color Panel.
That's a version 1 or 2 usually the calibration on those is pretty good. I have a special project for that, it has 1 big button, covers...
Jun 30, 2026 at 4:12 AM -
nebyer attached a file to the thread Just moved into an apartment with CBUS and C-touch Color Panel.
It doesn't look like a switch to me but I could be wrong. It's not connected to the power in any way and just bunch of ethernet ports....
Jun 30, 2026 at 3:31 AM
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Trevor replied to the thread Just moved into an apartment with CBUS and C-touch Color Panel.
Just curious... What does your phone panel do? Could it be a switch?
Jun 30, 2026 at 1:58 AM -
nebyer replied to the thread Just moved into an apartment with CBUS and C-touch Color Panel.
@Ashley @Trevor I pulled out the screen from the wall and I can see that an ethernet cable is connected to the unit. I've still yet to...
Jun 30, 2026 at 1:55 AM
