The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the
right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is two (2) years from the date of purchase. Please contact Network
Technologies Inc at (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070 or visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com
for information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns.
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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 re-assembly 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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General Description
The PWR-RMT-RBT (iBoot) is a network attached, IP addressed, web controlled AC power switch. Anyone
with a web browser can access the switch to perform power On, Off or Power Cycle (Reboot or
Power Burst). PWR-RMT-RBT is password protected for security.
PWR-RMT-RBT features international standard IEC320 connections and is compatible with power mains
worldwide. Dual Ethernet jacks with built-in 10/100 switch make installation easy.
Uses
•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.
Multiple Control Options
Inaddition to the Web control
capabilities, iBoot features several other
Inter- or
Intra- Net
iBoot
Web Controlled
Power Switch
means to operateautomatically
orunder computer control.
Pwr Out
Auto-Ping: The Auto-Ping feature allows
the switch toautomatically detect failed
equipment and perf orm a timed reboot
or other power control function (like
Dual
10/100
Ethernet
Pwr In
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
PC with
Web Browser
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: NTI 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.
Hardware Installation
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.
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.
Networked Device
PC Workstation, Router Etc.
A/C Input
10/100 base-T
Unshielded
Twisted Pair
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 NEMA
Extension Cord
Power Controlled Device
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105-125 VAC 12A
210-240 VAC 10A
Switched
Outlet On
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 105-125VAC 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.
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.
IEC to IEC
Extension Cord
Connect to Power
Source
Use Included Cord for
North America. For other
locations, use locally
approved power cord.
Downlink
Uplink
105-125 VAC 12A
210-240 VAC 10A
A/C Input
Switched
Outlet On
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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.
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.
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 a .
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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.
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.
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
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.
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
Windows (98 and Later)
1.Open a DOS window. (Run: Command)
2.Type the following command:
arp -s <IP Address> <MAC Address>
Where <IP Address> is the desired IP address (in dotted decimal) for the iBoot and the
<MAC address> is the MAC Address of the iBoot. The MAC Address of the iBoot is located
on bottom of the unit.
3.Ping the iBoot to program the IP address into the iBoot.
Type: ping <IP Address>
Note: If the ping command returns “host not responding” 4 times then the address has not
been programmed properly. The process must be run within two minutes of powering
up the iBoot, and not have been set by a DHCP server. Check the IP or MAC
Address. Repeat step 2. If the problem persists, contact NTI.
4.Delete the entry from the ARP cache by typing:
arp -d <IP Address>
5.Ping the iBoot to confirm that it has been programmed.
If the iBoot fails to respond, repeat steps 2-4 above. If the problem persists, contact NTI.
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Unix, Linux, MAC and others
Consult your systems administrator for information on other means of setting an IP Address. The
unit should be pinged after the IP Address has been set to confirm proper operation.
Web Browser Operation
Password Protection
iBoot uses two passwords, one for normal power control use and one
that also provides access to the setup functions. From the factory,
both passwords are the same. (PASS)
Open your browser and enter the IP address of iBoot into the
address bar. If your have changed the IP address by any of the
methods described, enter that address, otherwise, use the default IP
address 192.168.1.254
Enter the default password PASS or your password if it has been
changed. A Username is not required. When the proper password is
received the Control and Status Page is displayed.
Control and Status Page
Once the password is entered, the following page
is displayed. (Only one person can be connected
to the iBoot at a time.)
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To control the power, click on the appropriate
button. During power cycling, the Power Status
bar will indicate the temporary status, with a blue
background. Once the cycle is complete, the
status bar will revert to its original condition. To
abort a power cycle, click on either Power On or
Power Off buttons. iBoot will assume the status
selected.
If the Auto-Ping or Heartbeat Features are in use
then the page will also display the current status, OK or Triggered, for each, with a counter of how
many times that feature was triggered. If connecting with the System
Password, a reset button for the counter is provided.
Use the Refresh button to obtain the latest status of iBoot. Using your
browser's refresh button can lead to inadvertent power switching.
To access the Setup page, the System Password must be used for the
initial login. The factory default for the System Password, as well as the operation password is
PASS. Both passwords can be changed in Setup.
When you are finished with iBoot, click on Logout. A confirmation page will be displayed. If you
close your browser window without first clicking Logout, there will be a two minute delay before you
can re-access iBoot.
iBoot uses an inactivity timer for security. When there is no activity for 2 minutes, the user is logged
out and the password will need to be entered again for access. This is to prevent accidental lockout
by leaving the user logged in.
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iBoot Setup
iBoot setup section consists of several pages. Access
any page via the buttons on the left of the page. Each
time a setting is changed click on the Apply button for
that page to save the changes in iBoot.
Device Settings
Device Name: Set a 20 Character name to be
displayed on the top of the Home page. This assists in
identifying which iBoot is being accessed.
Cycle Time: 0 to 999 seconds power cycle time. This
is the length of time the power will be off during a
reboot, or on during a power burst.
TCP/IP Settings
IP address: Enter either a new IP address, or address 0.0.0.0 to enable addressing via DHCP.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask. This will be automatically set if using DHCP
Gateway: Enter the Gateway. This will be automatically set if using DHCP
HTTP Port: This setting is used to allow access to iBoot on a port other than the Web standard Port
80. If the port is changed, you will need to identify the port number when you enter iBoot's IP
address into your browser. If the new port is 9105 then use address http://192.168.1.254:9105.
CallerIP 1 and 2: CallerIP provides IP address filtering to insure only authorized personnel access
the iBoot. You can set two IP addresses or subnets that have authorization to access iBoot. If
CallerIP 1 set is 0.0.0.0 or blank, no address filtering will be used. To authorize an entire
subdomain, set the CallerIP to xxx.xxx.xxx.255 (where xxx.xxx.xxx is the subdomain you wish to
authorize).
If AutoPing is used, any CallerIP settings must include the address to
be pinged, or no response will be received by iBoot.
Take caution when setting the CallerIP as this will limit your access to
iBoot. The only way to recover from being locked out by CallerIP is to
power down iBoot and access it within the first two minutes of
powering iBoot back up. CallerIP is ignored within the first two
minutes of powering up the iBoot to allow this time to recover.
Note: All of the TCP/IP Settings require a reboot of the iBoot, After
clicking Apply, also click the Reboot button that will appear at
the top of the page. The new settings will not take effect until
the unit is rebooted. Upon Clicking Reboot, a page indicates
the new URL for the device.
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Auto Ping
The AutoPing 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.
Use Auto-Ping Locally: Put iBoot next to the device to be monitored and reboot it automatically
when it no longer responds.
Use Auto-Ping Remotely: Put iBoot at a central facility to monitor a remote system and power up an
alert when the remote device no longer responds.
Ping Address: Enter the IP address of the device to be pinged. If using CallerIP, this address must
be allowed.
Ping Frequency: Enter 1 to 999 seconds. The ping will go out to the selected device this often.
Fail Counter: Enter 1-99 times the ping needs to fail consecutively before the selected action is
taken. When the fail count has been reached, the AutoPing action will be triggered.
Action: Select from
NoneAutoPing not used
Power On – Latch Upon triggering, iBoot will power on and remain so until changed via
the web, ibootctl.exe or direct messaging.
Power On – Follow Upon triggering, iBoot will power on. When the ping response
returns, iBoot will power off.
Power Off – Latch Upon triggering, iBoot will power off and remain so until changed via
the web, ibootctl.exe or direct TCP/IP control.
Power Off – Follow Upon triggering, iBoot will power off. When the ping response
returns, iBoot will power on.
Power Cycle Upon triggering, iBoot will cycle the power. iBoot will wait the Ping
Frequency x Fail Count; if the response does not return, the power
will be recycled again. This will continue until the ping response
returns or Auto Ping is turned off. Make sure your Auto Ping
frequency is longer than the time required to reboot your device.
Power Cycle Once Upon triggering, iBoot will cycle power one time. It will not cycle
again automatically until the ping response returns and is lost again.
With Auto-Ping operational, the main iBoot page will display the current status of this feature. The
status will be OK to indicate that iBoot is receiving responses to the ping, or that the fail counter has
not yet been exceeded.
If the fail count has been exceeded, the status will change to Triggered. The Trigger Counter
indicates the number of times the Auto-Ping feature has been triggered. A counter reset button is
provided when logging in with the System password.
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Heartbeat Monitor
See Advanced Operation for Heartbeat Monitor Setup
Power and System Passwords
Two passwords are used by iBoot. The Power Password allows access to the control of iBoot, but
not to the Setup functions. When this password is used, the main screen will not have a link to
Setup. The System Password allows access to both the Main Screen and the Setup Screen. The
default for both Passwords is PASS. Passwords can be up to 10 characters long and are case
sensitive.
Enter the current password then the new password twice to confirm. Click Apply for each password
being changed.
Advanced Operation
Heartbeat Monitor
Like AutoPing, the Heartbeat monitor
allows iBoot to monitor an external
device and take action when this
device fails. With the Heartbeat
monitor enabled, iBoot will expect a
network message on a regular interval.
When it misses a user defined number
of intervals, it will perform its
programmed action.
Use the heartbeat to insure that you
server is running. When the server
crashes, it will be automatically rebooted.
The heartbeat can be generated in any of several ways;
Example:
Kiosk generates heartbeat at a regular
interval to inform iBoot that operations
are normal. When kiosk crashes,
heartbeat stops and iBoot automatically
reboots the kiosk
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Heartbeat
Confirmation
•A Windows executable program that will run as a tray applet that will transmit heartbeats at a
steady interval to an iBoot.
•A Windows .dll file is also available for use by Windows™ applications.
The Heartbeat Protocol will allow developers to imbed this capability directly into their software
products.
All heartbeat tools are available on the distribution disk.
Heartbeat Setup Page
Frequency: Enter 1 to 999 seconds. If the heartbeat is not received within this time it will increment
the counter.
Fail Counter: Enter the number of times (1-99) the heartbeat needs to fail before the selected
action is taken. When the fail counter is reached, the heartbeat action will be triggered.
Port: Enter a port number to be used by the iBoot to look for the heartbeat. The default port is
9100.
Action: select from
NoneHeartbeat not used
Power On – Latch Upon triggering, iBoot will power on and remain so until changed via
the web, ibootctl.exe or direct messaging.
Power On – Follow Upon triggering, iBoot will power on. When the heartbeat returns,
iBoot will power off.
Power Off – Latch Upon triggering, iBoot will power off and remain so until changed via
the web, ibootctl.exe or direct messaging.
Power Off – Follow Upon triggering, iBoot will power off. When the heartbeat response
returns, iBoot will power on.
Power Cycle Upon triggering, iBoot will cycle the power. iBoot will wait the
Heartbeat Frequency x Fail Count; if the heartbeat does not return,
the power will be recycled again. This will continue until the
heartbeat returns or Heartbeat is turned off. Make sure your
Heartbeat frequency is longer than the time required to reboot your
device.
Power Cycle Once Upon triggering, iBoot will cycle power one time. It will not cycle
again automatically until the heartbeat returns and is lost again.
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Using Heartbeat Monitor
With Heartbeat operational, the main iBoot page will display the current status of this feature. The
status will be OK to indicate that iBoot is receiving heartbeats, or that the fail counter has not yet
been exceeded.
If the fail count has been exceeded, the status will change to Triggered. The Trigger Counter
indicates the number of times the Heartbeat feature has been triggered. A counter reset button is
provided when logging in with the System password.
Using the Heartbeat Program
The heartbeat program and instructions are available from the distribution disk.
External Control Program
NTI provides a remote control program to control iBoot directly. This program is useful for
creating simple desktop icons for specific power functions for one or more iBoots. It can also be run
from a command line and can be called by other programs. (Batch files etc.)
For example, ibootctl.exe can be called from server monitoring programs such as WhatsUp Gold™,
Servers Alive™ or any program that provides for an external program to be run upon loss of a
server.
ibootctl.exe is available on the distribution disk.
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Direct TCP/Telnet Control
The iBoot uses the TCP (Transport Communication Protocol) to communicate with the client system.
To communicate with iBoot, establish a TCP connection using the Port as assigned in iBoot Setup.
Once connected use the Send() function to send the commands to the iBoot and the Recv() function
to receive the response. After sending a response iBoot will close the connection. The following
outlines the commands and their responses.
Command Format
All of iBoot's commands follow the following format: <esc><password><esc><action><cr>
<esc>ASCII Escape character. 1b hex or 27 decimal
<password>The 1 to 10 character Power Control (not Setup)
Password.
<action>The following actions are valid for iBoot. These
actions are case sensitive:
nTurn Power ON
fTurn Power OFF
cCycle Power. Cycle time is determined by Setup
qQuery.
<cr>ASCII Carriage Return character. 0d hex or 13
decimal ( /r )
Response Format
iBoot will return the following command with one of the following
ONPower is ON
OFFPower is OFF
CYCLECycle Command Received
BUSYiBoot is being controlled by another device
Specifications
Physical
Height2.25 in.
Width4.50 in.
Depth6.00 in.
Weight1.25 lb.
MTBF160,100 hrs
Temperature0 to 40 Deg. C
AC
Input3 Prong, Male, IEC 320
input connector.
Input Cord 16AWGX3C 10A 250
UL/CSA/VDE Rated
(1.25mm2X3C)
Voltage Range Auto Sensing 105-240 VAC
Switched Receptacle 3 Prong Female IEC
Capacity12 A Max at 105-125 VAC,
10 A Max at 210-240 VAC
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Compliance
UL/cULUL60950 Listed I.T.E
File No. E225914
CEDirectives 89/336/EEC,
92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
EN 60950: 3rd Edition
EN 55022: 1998 Class B
FCCPart 15 Class B
Network
Dual 10/100 Unshielded Twisted Pair Ethernet Jacks.
Dual Jack Hub Built-in - Auto sensing
IP Addressed, DHCP assigned or Static
Internal HTTP Web Server
Forms Processing Browser required
User Settings Record your Setup here for reference
LocationNotes:
MAC Address
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
HTTP Port
Auto-Ping Address
Auto-Ping Port
Heartbeat Port
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