For many devices it’s nice to have them configured with DHCP, like mobile phones. But a powerbar’d better have an IP that won’t change… By default the mPower devices come with DHCP enabled (with fallback to 192.168.1.20), in this post we’ll have a look at setting a static IP address for both the mPower mini and mPower Pro devices. Now ssh into the device on their pre-configured or DHCP-obtained IP. If it’s not been connected to the mFi controller the defaults credentials are ubnt:ubnt.

Recently I bought a Ubiquiti mPower which is part of their mFi-line of products for home automation. This comes with the mFi controller software which is a standalone Tomcat application used to control various mFi components. These can be smart powerbars, temperature/current/motion sensors, but also custom sensors (more on that later). Since this controller would need to be running 24/7 it seemed like a logical choice to install it on my home server and manage it with Puppet.