Aviosys IP Power 9258 WiFi User manual

IP Power 9258 WiFi
User Manual
Firmware Version: 1.0
Date Released: 01/22/2009
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Warning:Any changes made to this equipment without permission may cause damages to the
device!
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. IP Power 9258 WiFi was designed for indoor use, we carry no responsibility for possible
damages caused by outdoor use, especially in the rain.
2. Please use the power adapter provided by the dealer, we carry no responsibility for the
possible damage from using power adapters not .
4. Do not shake the IP Power 9258 WiFi in any fashion
5. Please contact the dealer If IP Power 9258 WiFi is not working properly.
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stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
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All trademarks and products mentioned in this document are the properties of us.
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Table of Content
1.) WELCOME......................................................................................................5
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Minimum System Requirements................................................................................................................. 5
Features......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Specification.................................................................................................................................................. 6
Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.) INTERFACE DESCRIPTION...........................................................................8
Front View..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Rear View.................................................................................................................................................. 9
4.) QUICK START GUIDE..................................................................................10
Quick Hardware Setup.............................................................................................................................. 10
Quick Device Setup .................................................................................................................................... 10
5.) HARDWARE SETUP ....................................................................................11
6.) SOFTWARE SETUP.....................................................................................12
Installing IP Power Software..................................................................................................................... 12
Using IP Edit............................................................................................................................................... 13
IP Service .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Setting Up WiFi.......................................................................................................................................... 17
7.) HARDWARE INTERFACE............................................................................17
Reset............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Restart......................................................................................................................................................... 18
How to Replace Fuse.................................................................................................................................. 18
8.) WEB INTERFACE.........................................................................................19
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Connection to your Device......................................................................................................................... 19
The Control Console................................................................................................................................... 19
Power Control Settings:........................................................................................................................... 19
System Configuration:............................................................................................................................. 19
Advance Settings..................................................................................................................................... 19
Information.............................................................................................................................................. 19
Power Control Settings .............................................................................................................................. 20
Power Controls........................................................................................................................................ 20
Scheduler................................................................................................................................................. 21
Ping.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
System Configuration................................................................................................................................. 25
User Management.................................................................................................................................... 25
Change Password..................................................................................................................................... 26
Network Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Wireless Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 29
PPPOE Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Date & Time............................................................................................................................................ 31
Advance Configuration.............................................................................................................................. 31
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 31
DDNS...................................................................................................................................................... 32
IP Server & CNT..................................................................................................................................... 32
Email........................................................................................................................................................ 33
Blacklist................................................................................................................................................... 34
Information................................................................................................................................................. 35
System ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
Log........................................................................................................................................................... 36
Http Command ........................................................................................................................................ 37
XML Information .................................................................................................................................... 40
9.) CONTROLLING THE DEVICE......................................................................40
CGI HTTP Commands.............................................................................................................................. 40
Serial Com (RS-232) Control..................................................................................................................... 41
Serial Port (RS-232) ................................................................................................................................41
Telnet........................................................................................................................................................... 43
10.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (F.A.Q)............................................44
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1.) Welcome
Introduction
The IP Power 9258 WiFi is a state of the art Power Distribution Unit (PDU) & Remote Power
Control (RPC) system. With its ability to connect to the WiFi network, this device can be placed
anywhere and in anyplace. The various applications of the 9258 WiFi includes: Power
Management, Server Management, Internet Controllable Timer, System Integration,
Remote Power Control in Remote locations, & etc.
The 9258 WiFi allows you to control up to 4 separate devices via the internet wirelessly. By using
a web browser, you can remotely control the power to your devices from virtually anywhere.
Minimum System Requirements
CPU Minimum Requirements
CPU Processor: The same as or above a Intel Pentium III or AMD Athalon
Operating Systems: WINDOWS Operating Systems (IE5.0+SPI) & LINUX
Memory Requirements 64MB or More
Supports Direct Draw Graphics Card
RJ45 LAN & Internet HUB & Switch
Internet (For remote access) or Ethernet Network (Internal Network use) with some type of
Internet connection, (i.e. ADSL, Cable, Dial up or any other forms of Internet service)
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2.) Product Overview
Features
1. Control the On, Off, Reboot of up to 4 different power sources.
2. WiFi Connectivity for Wireless 802.11 b/g
3. Built in Web Server Design, directly access Power Control from webpage.
4. Power scheduler and built in internal clock to enable daily, weekly, and monthly Power
cycles
5. Auto Ping (Watch dog) capability to monitor devices
6. Self Auto Ping - Monitors 9258 WiFi to make sure device is working properly.
7. IP Service - Search utility, to easy to find your IP Power on internet hassle free.
8. Http Command generator for integration
9. E-mail functionality for notifying user.
10. Log capabilities to store device information and usage.
11. Hardware Watchdog design to make sure devices are working properly
12. IP Blacklist capability to block unwanted IP Address.
13. CNT Technology – For quick and Easy setup, just plug and play
14. Each outlet name can be assigned by user and memorized on webpage.
15. Support HTTP CGI commands / Telnet Commands / RS232 inter control for easy for
system integration
16. IP Service: Easily Find your device on the internet without having to remember
complicated IP’s
17. Password Base64 encryption for internet protection.
18. Supports UPNP (Universal Plug & Play)
Specification
1.) Total Input power up to 15A/110V or 10A/240V
2.) Each Output: 6A/110V or 6A/240V
3.) Dimensions: 260 x 115 x 43 (L x W x H)
4.) Weight: 0.96kg
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Package Contents
1.) 9258 WiFi Unit x 1
2.) 9258 WiFi Installation CD
3. WiFi Antenna
4.) RJ45 Cable x 1 (Optional)
5.) Input Power Cable
(Optional)
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3.) Interface Description
Front View
Front View
RS232 Serial Port
Reset Button:
To reset to original manufacture settings, hold
down the reset button with a pen or a pin for 10
Restart Button:
The restart button just resets the device by
turning off and then turning on the power.
Power Status Indicator:
The Power Status Indicator
Link:
The Link Indicator shows the transmission
status of the device
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Rear View
Rear View
Rear View
4 Output Power Ports:
Connect up to 4 separate devices
that will be controlled by the 9258
WiFi. Ports 1-4
1 Input Power Ports:
The input power sends power to
the 9258 Wifi.
1 Power Switch:
The 2 Power switch turns on the
input power
Ports 1-4: Switch 1
Ports 5-8 Switch 2
Fuse System: To prevent electrical
surges from damaging the unit. The
9258 Wifi comes with 1 spare in the
unit..
TYPE：U/C GFE 10A 250V (PF)
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4.) Quick Start Guide
Quick Hardware Setup
*Before you plug in the device make sure you have the appropriate input plugs.
* For 220-250V, please use power cable that can support 10A current.
Max Output Current: (total of each four outlets) 10A, (each outlet) 6A.
* For 100-120V, please use power cable that can support 15A current.
Max Output Current: (total of each four outlets) 15A, (each outlet) 6A
1.) Make sure that all the package contents are included, if anything is missing
please contact the store.
2.) Plug the RJ45 (Ethernet Cable) from your router or modem to any of the 4 ports
on the 9258 WiFi.
3.) Plug in the Input Power Plugs into the device and then into the wall of your
device.
4.) Plug in the devices that you want to control in the output ports of the 9258 WiFi
Quick Device Setup
Using IPEdit
1.) Click on the REF button, and wait a few seconds. IPEdit will
automatically detect the network settings and setup the device.
2.) Once settings have been detected hit the apply button to apply the new settings.
3.) Hit yes to confirm and Enter the login and password for the Device to Approve
changes
4.) Then hit the rescan button on IPEdit to confirm the changes have been made.
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5.) Once you have found your device, double click on the device and the internet
explorer will pop up and ask for your login information.
6.) Type in your password & login and the device is ready to use.
* Remember that to access your device from the outside network, you will need to port
forward the IP Address of your device.
5.) Hardware Setup
1.) Connect the IP Power 9258 WiFi to a HUB or Router with a RJ45 network
cable.
2.) Connect the HUB or Router to the internet (May through ADSL/XDSL
modem).
3.) Connect the power adapter to the IP Power 9258 WiFi.
4.) Connect the power adapters of under control electric equipment to
corresponding out port of IP Power 9258-Pro.
Turn on your computer and the power adapter of IP Power 9258-Pro
* For 220-250V, please use power cable that can support 10A current.
Max. output current: (total of each four outlets) 10A, (each outlet) 6A.
* For 100-120V, please use power cable that can support 15A current.
Max. Output current: (total of each four outlets) 15A, (each outlet) 6A
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6.) Software Setup
The software for the device is located on the Media Link-IP Family CD that came with the device.
IP Power Pack is located on the main page of the CD. Please follow the directions carefully and
install the necessary files
The IP Power Necessary Software:
IP Edit
IP Power Center
IOTracker – Only For 9212 Delux, 9222, 9211
IPEdit: IP Family Program used to search, access, modify basic configurations of IP Family
products.
Surf 16 Channel (DVR Software): 16 channel multi-windows DVR software (For 9060 , 9100,
9310 / 9360 series only)
IOTracker: Device to Device control with firewall bypass technology
(For 9212 Delux / 9211 / 9222 for V.1.12 and later)
Infinity Cam: 4 Channel DVR software, with play back
(For 9060SL V.1.15 and below, 9100 series only)
Amcap / Vidcap:
Installing IP Power Software
1.) First place the Media Link-IP Family CD that came with your device into your CD/DVD
Rom drive. The CD should auto run but if it does not go to the CD/DVD Rom drive and
select the file “autorun.html”.
2.) Once the CD has started, go to the IP Power section and click and install the following:
IPedit:
IP Family Program used to search, access, modify basic configurations of IP Family products.
IP Power Center:
Multiple IP Power device manager to control the ON and OFF of the managed devices. (For
IP Power 9258 Ping , 9280, 9211, 9222.)
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IOTracker:
Device to Device control with Firewall bypass technology.
(For IP Power 9212 Delux / 9211 / 9222 Versions 1.12 and later.)
3.) Once installation is complete please double click the IPEdit to configure and search for
your device.
Using IP Edit
IPEdit is a search tool designed to setup and access the device.
It comes with the IP Service feature which searches for the device easily without having to
remember long complicated IP addresses. Instead, this technology allows the user to use a name
method to find his or her device through the internet. .
Please make sure you have the most updated version of IPEdit. Contact your
distributor to provide you with the newest updated IPEdit.
1.) After correctly installing the IPEdit software, double click on the IPEdit icon to run the
program.
2.) Open IPEdit and any device in the same network should automatically be detected and
listed in the local devices sections. The devices will need to be setup correctly
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through IPEdit so that you can properly access the device.
3.) Setup the Device:
All devices will need to be on the same network if not the device cannot be accessed and will
not be detected.
a. Quick Easy Setup (Recommended)
7.) Click on the REF button, and wait a few seconds. IPEdit will
automatically detect the network settings and setup the device.
8.) Once settings have been detected hit the apply button to apply the new settings.
9.) Hit yes to confirm and Enter the login and password for the Device to Approve
changes
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10.)Then hit the rescan button on IPEdit to confirm the changes have been made.
b. Custom Setup (Advance Users)
1.) Highlight the device on the local devices section and on the right side of IPEdit all
network information on the device will be displayed.
If the device is not on the same network a Red Exclamation mark will appear
in the IP Network information section
2.) To setup the device, type in the correct Gateway and IP Address.
The gateway address:
Gateway Address: The gateway address can be obtained in Windows under the
network connections page
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IP Address: Make sure the first 3 sections of the IP Address matches the gateway
address.
Example: Gateway Address – 192.168.1.1 IP Address – 192.168.1.xxx
3.) Once the Default Gateway information has been obtained, enter the correct
information into IPEdit and hit the submit button.
4.) Then hit the rescan button on IPEdit to confirm the changes have been made
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IP Service
How to use IP Service on IPEdit:
IP service allows the user to directly connect to his / her device through the internet without
having to remember long confusing IP Address. Instead with this IP Service Technology, the user
only has to remember the name of the device that the user has selected. Then the user can
connect to IP Service, type in the device name, and connect directly to the device.
First if you have de-activated IP Service on your device make sure you re-enable it. (Refer to your
manual if you have questions on How to activate IP Service)
1.) Open IPEdit, the device will show up in the Local Device Section. If you have not
selected a name for the device, please refer to the section on the manual labeled:
“Naming your device”.
2.) To start IP Service, Hit the green connect button on the top of IPEdit.
3.) Once you have been connected search for your device by typing in at least the first 3
letters that you named your device with. Then hit the search button.
4.) Double click on your device and a Internet Explorer window will appear connecting directly
to your device.
*Remember: It is crucial to have the IP Address of the device port forwarded from the router
that you are using so you can connect to your device from anywhere. Please refer to your
routers user manual on how to port forward your device.
Setting Up WiFi
Once you have connected the device via RJ45 now you will need to setup the Wifi settings o the
device. Please refer to page 29 for more information
7.) Hardware Interface
Reset
To Reset the device back to manufacturer default, use a small pen or pin and press the reset
button firmly and hold for a minimum of 10 seconds. Once you hear a “beep” sound the device
will be reset.
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Restart
To Restart the device, use a small pen or pin then press and release the restart button. The device will
automatically restart.
How to Replace Fuse
1.) The fuse is located between the power switch and the power input plugs.
2.) Carefully remove the fuse holder with a flat screwdriver.
3.) The fuse can be purchased at most electrical stores
Model: U/C GFE 10A 250V (PF)
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8.) Web Interface
Connection to your Device
Once you have the 9258 WiFi setup correctly
The Control Console
The Right Panel of the Web Interface controls the functionality and setup of the IP Power 9258
WiFi.
The IP Power 9258 Wifi Console consists of four main sections which will be explained in details below.
Power Control Settings:
Power Controls
Scheduler
Ping
System Configuration:
User Management
Change Password
Network Settings
Wireless Settings
PPPOE Settings
Date & Time
Advance Settings
Maintenance
DDNS
IP Server & CNT
E-mail Settings
Black List
Information
System
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Log
Http Commands
XML Information
Power Control Settings
The Power Configuration Section allows you to directly control the outlets of the 9258 WiFi as well as
schedule daily, weekly, and monthly power cycles.
Power Controls
The Power Controls page allows you to control the power
Power Control
Power No: This section shows the outlet of the output that you would like to control
Name: If the output has been named the name that you have chosen will show up here
Controls: The control section will allow you to turn on or turn off the outlet
Timer: The timer allows you to
Alarm: The alarm section allows the 9258 WiFi to notify you when an outlet has been turned on
or off. There are two ways that you can be notified either by E-mail or by a beeping sound.
Status: The status function will show you whether the power is on or off.
System Startup Power Default Value
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