Software problem

[neo_philiac]

Ok guys! This is rather complicated. Let’s say I have a computer, a switch (think of it as a router which can be configured by its own IP address) and projector. If the computer is connected to the switch and then to the projector, and we can use the interface by opening up a browser and putting the IP address(just like a router setup) for the switch to control the projector (on/off). Now I want to use/make a software to manipulate the interface or the router control to turn on/off the projector with a predefined logic (say, it will turn of whenever I shutdown the computer). It will send the switch thru its control to send the projector to do a certain task (on/off). Now I want to know if there is anyway you can do it. I am thinking maybe a macro program or independent software which is automated and independent of user control. This has been presented to me by a university to come up with a solution (I am not a student and this is not my homework so please take it seriously). I am asking you guys. I took it as a challenge you should too. If you can help please respond quickly…

[Twey]

This is certainly possible. However, we will need a lot more detail about the switch's HTTP interface before we can write the program you require, since, unless it provides an alternative method of control, we'll probably have to send a POST request directly to its webserver. Perhaps if you saved the page on which the on/off control resides and gave us a copy?