USING A CONTROL PANEL AS A WIRELESS ACCESS POINT

摘要

A method for providing wireless access to one or more wireless devices using an automation system control panel is described. In one embodiment, a communication link is established between an automation system control panel and one or more automation components. Settings are applied to configure the automation system control panel for use as a wireless access point providing two-way communication with one or more electronic devices. Applying settings includes receiving input directly at a graphical user interface of the automation system control panel, the graphical user interface further providing access to control the one or more automation components. The automation system control panel is wirelessly connected to one or more electronic devices via a wireless access point interface using the settings applied at the graphical user interface.

主权项

1. A control panel, comprising:
a housing; one or more processors for controlling operation of the control panel for at least one of a security system or an automation system, the one or more processors carried within the housing; a first communication interface for enabling the control panel to connect to a plurality of wireless devices as a wireless access point, the first communication interface carried by or within the housing, and configured to provide the plurality of wireless devices access to a communication network accessible through the first communication interface; a second communication interface for communicatively coupling the one or more processors to the communication network, the second communication interface being carried by or within the housing; and a graphical user interface carried by the housing and in communication with the one or more processors for enabling control of the first communication interface and the security system or the automation system.