The ShackSwitch device includes a built-in web interface for firmware-level configuration. This page explains how to open that interface from within AetherSDR using the "Settings ⚙" button in the ShackSwitch applet.
The ShackSwitch applet must be visible in the Applet Panel. It appears automatically when a ShackSwitch device is discovered on the LAN, or after connecting via the Peripherals tab in Radio Setup.
If the device is not currently connected, AetherSDR falls back to the IP address stored in SS_ManualIp. Set that value before proceeding if you intend to open the web interface while disconnected.
Your system browser must be able to reach the ShackSwitch device on the network.
Locate the ShackSwitch applet in the Applet Panel on the right side of the main window. If it is not visible, click the SS tray button on the right sidebar to show it.
Click "Settings ⚙" at the bottom of the applet.
AetherSDR constructs a URL from the device IP and web port, then opens it in your system browser.
Opens the ShackSwitch device web configuration interface in the system browser. Uses the live peer address when connected; falls back to SS_ManualIp when disconnected. Port is taken from the device beacon's webPort when that value is above 1024, otherwise from SS_WebPort, with a final fallback of 5000.
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SS_ManualIp
IP address used when no live device connection is present.
SS_ManualIp
SS_WebPort
Web interface port used when the beacon does not advertise a valid port (above 1024). Default: 5000.
SS_WebPort
SS_DummyLoadAnt
Stores the antenna ID configured as the dummy load. Set to -1 when no dummy load is configured.
Each antenna in the ShackSwitch appears in its own row with the following controls:
Control
Behavior
Notes
[A] button (per antenna row)
Selects this antenna for Input A. Deselects if already selected.
Blinks amber when Port A and Port B are both assigned to the same antenna (conflict).
[B] button (per antenna row)
Selects this antenna for Input B. Deselects if already selected.
Blinks amber when conflicting. When a dummy load is configured and B is auto-routed there, the intended row B button blinks amber and the dummy load row blinks orange.
Dummy load selector
Selects or deselects an antenna as the dummy load. When configured, Port B is automatically routed to the dummy load to protect the antenna when transmitting.
Stored as integer antenna ID. -1 means no dummy load configured.
If the device is connected, AetherSDR uses the live peer address automatically. You do not need to set SS_ManualIp for normal connected operation.
The beacon webPort is only trusted when it is above 1024. If the device firmware broadcasts port 80 as a placeholder, AetherSDR ignores it and uses SS_WebPort or the default of 5000 instead.
To open the web interface while the radio is offline, set SS_ManualIp to the device's static IP address in advance.
When a dummy load is configured, AetherSDR automatically routes Input B to the dummy load to protect your main antenna during transmit.
Browser opens but the page does not load — The device may be on a different subnet or behind a firewall. Confirm the IP shown in the ShackSwitch applet's status label is reachable from your machine. Check that the port (default 5000) is not blocked.
Nothing happens when clicking "Settings ⚙" — AetherSDR will not open a URL if no IP address is available. Either connect to the device so the live address is used, or set SS_ManualIp to the device's IP address.
Wrong port is used — If the device serves its web interface on a non-default port and the beacon is not advertising it correctly, set SS_WebPort to the correct port number.
No antennas appear in the applet — The device may not have finished discovering its antennas. Wait a few seconds for the beacon to broadcast the antenna list.