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Multiple controllers on same network
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:00 pm
by gohan
Hi
Is it possible to run more than one zwave controller on same zwave network? I am asking for testing purposes only in order to try those software controllers running on raspberry pi without messing around too much with a working zwave network.
Re: Multiple controllers on same network
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:13 pm
by mhn
Yes but only one of them can be primary.
And you will have some problems with routing.
I have done that kind of testing a lot.
Regards
Morten
Re: Multiple controllers on same network
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 12:05 pm
by raymonvdm
I once had two controllers in my network one primary and one secondary and eventually ended up with two secondary controllers and had to re-setup my network when trying to swap controllers
But it is possible
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Re: Multiple controllers on same network
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 12:46 pm
by gohan
so basically what whould be the drawbacks of running a secondary controller? (besides the routing problems)
Like for example if I have a primary controller like FIbaro HC or a Zipabox and I want to test Domotiga or OpenHAB without interfering too much with running setup
Re: Multiple controllers on same network
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:26 am
by mhn
Not much. Devices that send reports will often only send them to one controller.
My net has had two controllers most of its 7 year life.
Until recently it was Homeseer 2 and 3.
I have had primary problems too. But I have never rebuilt my net. I always find a way around them. Most off the time by booting the primary that doesn’t know it should be primary.
Regards
Morten