Dataprobe iBoot-Hub Operation Manual

Web Power Switch

Installation and Operation

1. General Description

The iBoot-Hub is a network attached, IP addressed, web controlled AC power switch. Anyone with a web browser can access iBoot to perform power On, Off or Power Cycle (Reboot or Power Burst). iBoot is password protected for security.

iBoot features international standard IEC320 connections and is compatible with power mains worldwide. Dual Ethernet jacks with built-in 10/100 switch make installation of iBoot easy.

1.1. Uses for iBoot-Hub

 Remote reboot of any device, routers,

servers, kiosks, etc. The device to be rebooted need not be network attached.

 Secure sensitive devices by keeping them

powered off when not in use. This prevents hackers from seeing them at all times.

 Power down equipment when not needed

for power savings and to save on wear and tear.

 Power up alert devices like sirens, lamps,

messages; or control environmental system like heaters, coolers pumps, etc.

1.2. Multiple Control Options

In addition to the Web control capabilities, iBoot features several other means to operate automatically or under computer control.

Auto-Ping: The Auto-Ping feature allows iBoot to automatically detect failed equipment and perform a timed reboot or other power control function (like turning on an indicator or siren). You set any IP address to be periodically pinged. When iBoot no longer detects a response from the address, the programmed power control function is actuated.

Heartbeat Monitor: Like the Auto-Ping in reverse, this feature uses a periodic message sent to the iBoot from a device. When that message is not received, the iBoot will perform the programmed power control function.

iBoot Control Program: Dataprobe offers an application to simplify operation of the iBoot. The iBoot Control Program operates one iBoot from a command line or window. It can be called by other programs to create an automated reboot system.

Direct TCP Control: iBoot can be controlled directly via messages sent via TCP. This feature allows programmers to add power control directly to their application and build automated scripts in any language to operate iBoot.

2. Table of Contents

1. General Description ........................................................ 1

1.1. Uses for iBoot-Hub ............................................. 1

1.2. Multiple Control Options ..................................... 1

2. Table of Contents ............................................................ 2

3. Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 3

4. Hardware Installation ...................................................... 4

4.1. Ethernet Connections ......................................... 4

4.2. AC Power Connections ...................................... 4

5. Initial Configuration ......................................................... 5

5.1. Install and run the iBoot Setup Utility: ................ 5

5.2. Change the IP Address ...................................... 5

5.3. Other ways to set the IP Address ...................... 6

6. Web Browser Operation .................................................. 8

6.1. Password Protection .......................................... 8

6.2. Control and Status Page .................................... 8

7. iBoot Setup ...................................................................... 9

7.1. Device Settings .................................................. 9

7.2. TCP/IP Settings .................................................. 9

7.3. Auto Ping .......................................................... 10

7.4. Heartbeat Monitor ............................................ 11

7.5. Power and System Passwords ........................ 11

8. Advanced Operation ..................................................... 12

8.1. Heartbeat Monitor ............................................ 12

8.2. Heartbeat Setup Page ..................................... 12

8.3. Using Heartbeat Monitor .................................. 13

8.4. External Control Program ................................ 13

8.5. Direct TCP/Telnet Control ............................... 14

9. Firmware Upgrades ...................................................... 15

10. Specifications ............................................................. 16

10.1. Physical ........................................................... 16

10.2. AC .................................................................... 16

10.3. Compliance ...................................................... 16

10.4. Network ............................................................ 16

10.5. User Settings Record your Setup here for

reference .................................................................. 16

11. Technical Support and Warranty ............................... 17

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3. Important Safety Instructions

When using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product in an outdoor environment or near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in this product and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to protect it from overheating; these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. This product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. Do not use a 3-to-2 prong adapter at the receptacle; use of this type adapter may result in risk of electrical shock and/or damage to this product.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

10. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified serviceman when some service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b) If liquid has been spilled into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. e) If the product has been dropped or has been damaged. f) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

14. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

15. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

16. Do not exceed the maximum output rating of the auxiliary power receptacle.

Save These Instructions

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Switched Outlet On

Connect Device to be Powered to iBoot

Use either: IEC to NEMA Extension Cord (supplied)

- OR IEC to your country specific outlet (not supplied)

- OR IEC to IEC Extension Cord (not supplied)

IEC to IEC Extension Cord

Switched Outlet On

IEC to NEMA Extension Cord

Power Controlled Device

105-125 VAC 12A 210-240 VAC 10A

Uplink

Downlink

A/C Input

Connect to Power Source

Use Included Cord for North America. For other locations, use locally approved power cord.

A/C Input

Networked Device PC Workstation, Router Etc.

10/100 base-T Unshielded Twisted Pair

4.1. Ethernet Connections

iBoot supports 10/100 Ethernet using unshielded twisted pair (Cat 5) cabling. Two network jacks, with built-in Ethernet switch, are provided. They are auto-sensing for 10/100 and Uplink/Downlink. A Link LED for each jack indicates when the connection to the network is properly established. The built-in switch allows one cable from the wiring closet to be used for both iBoot and the device it is powering (or any other device). Use of both network jacks is optional.

Note: iBoot supports DHCP. If your network uses a DHCP server, it will

automatically assign an IP address when iBoot is first powered up on the network. If you do not use DHCP there are several other methods of assigning an IP address. Please read the Initial Configuration section, page 5 for more details.

4.2. AC Power Connections

Connect the device to be powered ON and OFF to the IEC receptacle marked Switched Outlet. An IEC 320 to North American (NEMA 5-15) power cord is included for connecting the iBoot outlet to the device to be controlled.

If a cord with a different terminating receptacle is required, be sure it is properly rated and meets all the required local electrical standards. If the device to be powered uses an IEC320 receptacle and detachable power cord, an IEC to IEC extension cord can be used.

The iBoot can be connected to a power strip to allow simultaneous control of multiple devices.

Make sure that the combined load of all controlled devices does not exceed 12 Amps for 105125VAC or 10 Amps for 210-240VAC.

An LED Indicator next to the Switched Outlet will be On to indicate that the power is On at that outlet. This LED will turn Off to indicate that the power is Off to the outlet.

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Connect the supplied power cord to the connector labeled AC Input, and the other end to your AC source. If a power cord with a different terminating plug is required, be sure it is properly rated and meets all the required local electrical standards.

4. Hardware Installation

5. Initial Configuration

The iBoot Setup Utility supplied on the distribution CD provides the easiest means to find and configure your iBoot for use. It can discover all the iBoots on your network, display the current IP address of each, and allow setting of any valid IP address. The Setup Utility is available on the distribution CD or at dataprobe.com/support_iboot.html

The Setup Utility will not discover any iBoots that have previously been set to Stealth Mode. See page 9 for additional information on Stealth Mode.

5.1. Install and run the iBoot Setup Utility:

1. Load the iBoot CD. (The CD supports only Windows)

2. Click on Setup.exe

3. Install the iBoot Setup Utility

4. Run the iBoot Setup Utility Note: The IP address can only be set within the first two

minutes of powering up the iBoot, and requires a power restart of the iBoot after setting the IP address. Make sure you have physical access to the iBoot before attempting to set the IP Address. The Setup Utility will only work with iBoots on the same local subnets as the iBoots.

Once the iBoot Setup Utility is run, click on Discovery to display all the iBoots on your network. New iBoots will display with the name Set Location and have either the factory default IP address of 192.168.1.254 or an IP address that was automatically assigned by the DHCP server on your network. If the IP address was assigned by a DHCP server, no changes to the IP Address are required.

The IP address field also indicates the IP port that is used by the iBoot. The standard port for web browser control is factory default Port 80.

5.2. Change the IP Address

1. Click on the row containing the iBoot to be set. The

row will become highlighted.

2. Click on the Set IP Address button.

3. Enter the new IP Address into the form. Click OK when

done.

4. A confirmation box is displayed. Click OK to clear the box.

5. Power cycle the iBoot to finish the process. A reminder of which iBoots that require this power down – power up

procedure are indicated by an asterisk (*) .

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Once the IP Address is set and the iBoot is power cycled, other all other operational features of the iBoot can be set up. Click on Discover again to refresh the display, highlight the desired iBoot and click on Launch Browser. Follow the instructions on Page 9 to configure the iBoot.

The iBoot Setup Utility can also be used to return an iBoot to its Factory Default condition. This can be used to recover an iBoot with a lost password. Highlight an iBoot from the display and click Factory Defaults. This must also be done within the first two minutes of powering up the iBoot.

5.3. Other ways to set the IP Address

1. Automatically from a DHCP Server

2. Web Browser via the Set-up Page

3. ARP / Ping iBoot comes with factory installed IP address 192.168.1.254 and ready to accept a new IP address from a DHCP

Server. If you network has a DHCP server, it will automatically assign an IP address to iBoot the first time it is connected and powered up.

1. Setting the IP address from a DHCP Server

A DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address (dynamic address) as well as Subnet Mask and Gateway to the iBoot. If you power up iBoot without a fixed (static) IP address, the DHCP server will be able to assign an IP address. This is the factory default setting for iBoot. Once an IP address is assigned, you must check the DHCP server or use the iBoot Setup Utility to see what address is assigned to iBoot.

If you set the IP address using another method, the address becomes static. To return iBoot to dynamic addressing using DHCP, change the IP address, using the web browser to 0.0.0.0

2. Setting the IP address using Web Browser To set the IP address using a Web Browser, connect the Ethernet connection to your local network and apply power to iBoot.

Open your browser and access iBoot by entering the default (192.168.1.254) or current IP address into your browser's Address window. Enter the password (the factory default is PASS). Click on Setup and follow the instructions on Page 9.

3. Setting the IP address using ARP / Ping

Notes: For security purposes, this may only be done within the first 2 minutes of powering up the iBoot. If the iBoot has received an IP address from a DHCP server, this technique will not work.

The ARP technique uses a PC running a command line (DOS Window) to set the IP Address. To set the IP address using ARP, connect the iBoot to your local network and apply power. The IP address to be assigned to iBoot must be use the same network segment as the computer assigning the address. ARP does not work across routed or switched networks.

To set the IP address using ARP, the hardware (MAC) address must be known. This address is located on the bottom of the unit. The syntax for the MAC address is: nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn

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