Open the ShackSwitch web configuration interface¶

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.

Before you start¶

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.

Steps¶

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.

What each control does¶

Control	Behavior	Persisted setting
"Settings ⚙" button	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 web port when that value is above 1024, otherwise from `SS_WebPort`, with a final fallback of 5000.	—
`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`

Tips¶

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 web port 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.

Troubleshooting¶

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.