IKEA TRÅDFRI for Rebooting a Server or Modem - Bert Hubert's writings
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- The author needed an automated solution to power cycle a problematic modem and used IKEA TRÅDFRI equipment.
- Required hardware: TRÅDFRI remote control, wireless control outlet, and gateway; plus a phone/tablet app.
- Initial setup involves pairing the remote control with the gateway via the app, then pairing the power outlet.
- From a Linux computer, install libcoap with DTLS support to control the outlet via CoAP commands.
- A preshared key (PSK) is obtained from the gateway and stored; it expires after 6 weeks but is renewed automatically in the provided script.
- The bash script listed in the article can check device status and toggle power on/off for a specific outlet.