Using Google’s Gmail
with the MSNSwitch
Tech Note MSNTN003
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MSNTN003: Using Gmail with the MSNSwitch
Document Revision History:
Date
Jan. 11, 2024
Oct. 17, 2023
Comments
Added model UIS-722b
First release
This TechNote Applies Only to MSNSwitch Models:
UIS722b, UIS-622b
Introduction
The MSNSwitch from Mega System Technologies, Inc ("MegaTec") is designed to automatically power-cycle any
AC powered device when Internet connectivity is lost. Either of its AC power outlets can also be reset manually
or via scheduled actions.
The MSNSwitch has an internal event log which records various actions such as button presses, Internet loss and
automatic outlet resets. These events can trigger an E-Mail to be sent to one or more users. In most instances,
the E-Mail setup is straight-forward (see section 2) but when sending event logs through Google’s Gmail service,
additional configuration is required.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The Event Log E-Mail function is DISABLED by default and must be enabled via the MSNSwitch’s internal web
server. The E-Mail function cannot be enabled remotely via the ezDevice app or Cloud4UIS.com web service.
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MSNTN003: Using Gmail with the MSNSwitch
1. Configuring the MSNSwitch for Gmail
Sending Event Log E-Mails through Gmail requires that your Google account have 2-Step Verification enabled so
that you can generate an authorized password that the MSNSwitch can use. This is now a requirement by
Google - they no longer support the less secure simple password authentication. See:
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6010255
You can read more about 2-Step Verification here:
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185839
The process for creating the App Password in Google is described here:
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833
You need to generate an App Password in your Google account. The result looks like this. Enter the 16character value from the yellow box (no spaces) in the MSNSwitch's E-Mail Password field.
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Here is how the MSNSwitch configuration page looks for a Gmail account.
2. Configuring the MSNSwitch for generic SMTP E-Mail servers
Below is the meaning of the fields on the MSNSwitch’s E-Mail screen:
E-mail Notification:
Send E-Mail notification for each Event Log entry. Disabled by default.
E-Mail Server:
The SMTP E-Mail server’s name or IP address.
E-Mail Port:
The SMTP E-Mail server port. Default is 25. Check with your ISP for the correct port #.
Sender’s E-mail Address:
The sender’s E-Mail address. Can be any string but must be formatted as an E-Mail address.
User Name:
Sender’s E-Mail user name or account. Used to authenticate the MSNSwitch with the SMTP server
Password:
Sender’s E-Mail password.
E-Mail Address Book:
Notifications will be sent to these E-Mail addresses (max 10). You can filter which events are sent to
each recipient using the Event button on the lower right.
Note: The system will auto detect if authentication is by SSL or Starttls.
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