Go to the folder /etc/config/
The two file will be in there.
Open, edit manually and it will ask you whether or not you wish to save.
Restart network to implement changes.
I would advise that you be very careful what you are doing. You will need to use vi to edit the files in putty.
vi /etc/config/wireless
Please familiarize yourself with vi.
- Garrett
Perhaps in light of this, I should wait for a possible fix from MCV!
Given their past performance that might be a loooong wait 
I just went out and bought a wireless access point and turned off the wireless on the Vera 3. Expensive solution, but I’m not at the mercy of MCV anymore.
My opinion is that home automation should be kept separate from network duties. That is just my opinion. editing the files is not hard. But since you are messing with the network settings and if you make a possible mistake, you can render your vera useless.
- Garrett
[quote=“garrettwp, post:45, topic:172361”]My opinion is that home automation should be kept separate from network duties. That is just my opinion.
- Garrett[/quote]
I would generally agree with that statement, except I used my Vera 2 as an access point for my IP cameras. I liked having the cameras connected directly to the Vera to reduce latency and take some load off the main network.
[quote=“garrettwp, post:45, topic:172361”]My opinion is that home automation should be kept separate from network duties. That is just my opinion. editing the files is not hard. But since you are messing with the network settings and if you make a possible mistake, you can render your vera useless.
- Garrett[/quote]
I agree with Garrett, Your HA is a compliment to your network and that is where it should reside. They should co-exist seamlessly but a dedicated device that manages your network duties is the best option.
However, I appreciate that the Vera 3 representing certain capabilities which were not clearly articulated on their limitations and thus, this has created some grief for some users.
I do not use Vera 3 in this capability under normal circumstances and we are still testing. So far it is stable but it in only limited testing to date and we will follow up with additional testing in time. As Garrett identifies, it isn’t hard task but, if you are not confident (or you have another option), it might be worth leaving well enough alone for now.
Due to my limited programming capabilities, unless it’s spelled out very specifically for me, I think it’s best for me personally to wait.
Thanks for all the input from everyone!
This is how i have done it.
My wifi , wan and lan ports are now all one network.
So my lan ports now are a switch with the wan port.
Does above config work with vera3 and UI7?
I’d like to configure all 4 LAN ports, the WIFI and the wan port in 1 vlan with the vera device having IP-address 192.168.1.254 so the device has all interfaces in the same subnet and serves as an ethernet switch which itself is responding to it’s IP-address 192.168.1.254
Thanks!
Muurman’s screenshot solved this question for me!
Turning Vera 3 into switch
Gathered from : http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php/topic,11497.45.html
This will be lost if network settings are changed in ANY way! Including Wifi Passkey.
- Reset network settings to default in Net & Wifi tab
- Change Wifi Passkey, etc.
- Save and power-cycle (not soft reboot)
- SSH into vera as root via wifi or via ethernet (set Manual IP to 192.168.81.2, Netmask to 255.255.255.0, Gateway/Router 192.168.1.1)
- vi /etc/config/wireless
- Press ‘r’ to replace characters
- Change option ‘network’ ‘lan’ → option ‘network’ ‘wan’
- Press ZZ to save and exit
- vi /etc/config/network
- Move cursor to ‘option macaddr’ (under config ‘interface’ ‘wan’)
- Press ‘o’ to add line below
- Insert option ‘type’ ‘bridge’
- Press ‘dd’ to delete these lines :
config ‘switch_vlan’
option ‘device’ ‘eth0’
option ‘vlan’ ‘2’
option ‘ports’ ‘0t 1’ - Change option ‘vlan’ ‘1’ → option ‘vlan’ ‘2’
- Change option ‘ports’ ‘0t 2 3 4 5’ → option ‘ports’ ‘0t 1 2 3 4 5’
- Press ‘ZZ’ to save and quit
I know this is an old post, hoping one of you remembers this thread.
Been studying the threads about turning a vera3 into a switch. I would like the switch functionality without any wifi. If I turn wifi off prior to editing the configure files will it stay off?
Also, do,these file get saved as part of a backup?
Yes, it will but only really need to change the ports as defined @15. This can also be done through OpenWRT lucid which provides a graphical interface.
No, not as far as I am aware but just copy the files locally.
Thank you! My Vera 3 will continue its dutiful service!