[plug] Gain Linux based control of reticulation system

[Chris Caston]

Hello,

I've just installed a Greenkeeper 212 Automatic Spinkler System
controller (http://www.toro.com.au/link.cfm?page=55) and couldn't help
but notice the rj-45 plug on the top right of the unit.

Now the plug is designed for their EZ-Remote™ device (like a tv remote)
but I was considering seeing if I can instead control it with a Linux
machine in view of setting up apache with a web based interface to be
able to control it remotely.

Now first of all when I plug a Linux machine in I'm not going to have a
clue how to talk to the Greenkeeper 212. I don't know if it's going to
have an IP and what range it's going to be on or if it even uses TCP/IP.

So what program can I use to find out this stuff? 

I will report my progress back to the list. BTW has anyone tried this
before?

regards,

Chris

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