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IP Power 9258 WiFi User Manual Firmware Version: 1.0 Date Released: 01/22/2009 - 1 -...
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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 .
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 ..........................
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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............................
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, &...
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.
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.
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...
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.
* 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).
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: 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.
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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.
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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...
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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 - 16 -...
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.
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.
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...
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...
The system Power Default Value allows you to set the power ports on on or off when the device has been turned on. For example if you would the 9258 WiFi to have the power ports on on you Power Control Rename Changing the Name of your Device Device Name: Allows you to name the 9258 Wifi device.
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Adding a scheduled event 1.) Add a new scheduled event start by clicking the Addition button 2.) Select the Device Name that you would like to control 3.) Select the Command Select a mode: Date: Select a specific date range where the device will repeat the desired actions during the time specified.
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b.) Enter the time that you would like the action to be activated 4.) One the scheduler has been setup hit the submit button and you will see your device located on the top of the screen. Removing a Scheduled Event 1.) To remove a Scheduled event click on event that you would like to remove.
1.) To edit a scheduled event, click on the even that you would like to edit 2.) Edit the settings. 3.) Then hit the submit button for confirmation. Ping The Ping Function on the 9258 Wifi allows the device to Ping other devices to make sure there is connectivity.
System Configuration User Management The User Management section allows you to create users that will be able to access your device. There are two main types of users: Administrator: The Administrator has the authority to create other users, remove users, and control the device.
The maximum number of users that can be created is 20 Removing a User 1.) Highlight the user that you would like to remove. 2.) Then hit the remove button to remove the unwanted user. 3.) You will be asked to reconfirm your remove action. Click ok to continue Anonymous User Settings Using the Anonymous user settings allows anyone to enter the device and change the settings.
Network Settings IP Address Configuration Obtain IP address via DHCP: This allows the 9258 WiFi to automatically obtain a IP Address from the server. Recommended for non-advance users. Use the following IP address: You can also enter the IP Address information manually by selecting this setting.
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DNS Configuration Obtain DNS server address via DHCP: This allows the 9258 WiFi to automatically obtain a IP Address from the server. Recommended for non-advance users. Use the following DNS server address: You can also enter the IP Address information manually by selecting this setting.
Wireless Settings The wireless settings area allows you to setup the wireless capabilities of your device. This section is composed of two basic areas Basic Configuration Operation Mode: Allows you to pick from 2 types of wireless setups, Infrastructure or Ad Hoc Mode.
SSID: Type in the ID of the wireless network Ad-Hoc Mode: Wireless mode for Ad-Hoc B/G Protect: A mechanism that enables B/G coexistence TX Preamble: Preamble allows automatic detection of the preamble setting received TX Burst: Increases the wireless throughput Turbo Rate: High speed transmission Short Slot: The amount of time a device waits after a collision before retransmitting a packet...
3.) Hit the save button If E-mail notification is necessary when IP has changed select Yes in that section. Date & Time The Date and time section, is where you can set the time and date of the 9258 Wifi. There are four sections: Current Server Time This displays the current time of the 9258 Wifi Time Zone...
The Maintenance section has two sections Maintain Server This section of the 9258 WiFi allows you to Restart: Restarts the 9258 WiFi devices Restore: Resets all parameters, except the IP parameters, to the original factory settings Default: Resets all parameters to the original factory settings Upgrade Server To upgrade the 9258 Wifi: 1.) Hit the brose button and search for the upgrade file.
IP Server: Allows you can find your 9258 WiFi on the internet without having to remember long IP Addresses. Instead you can just remember the name of your device. The Default IP Server Address is: 220.135.169.136 CNT allows the device to easily be accessed on the internet, you no longer have to port forward your device to be able to use it.
The email function allows you to send emails for notification purposes. The 9258 WiFi allows you to setup up to 2 separate E-mails just in case one is down. Both E-mails will be sending notification E-mails Mail Server: The mail server is the field where you will enter the outgoing From E-Mail Address: This is the senders Email Address Authentication: If the mail server needs to be authenticated make sure the yes is checked in User Name: Login for the E-mail address...
Removing an IP Address To remove an IP Address: 1.) Click on the IP Address that you would like to remove. 2.) Hit the Remove Button. 3.) Reconfirm the Remove and hit Ok. Information The Information section contains the: System: The System section will provide The basic information on the device including network status and wireless status.
System The system section tells you information about the 9258 Wifi. This is where you will find information on the: System Information Firmware Current Version/Date: This will tell you the firmware version of the device. Network Status Ethernet MAC Address: The MAC address of the 9258 WiFi will be displayed here LAN IP Address: IP Address of the 9258 WiFi LAN Netmask Address: This will show the subnet Mask of the 9258 WiFi LAN Gateway Address: This information will provide the gateway information.
The most recent log will be the first log in the log. Saving the Log: Saving the Log File will allow you to save the current view onto a text file. To accomplish this hit the save file button. A new window will pop out and ask you to save the log in the directory of the computer.
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Http Commands Format On the Top of the Http Commands Section you will find the syntax to submit commands to the device. View & Run Commands Create Command Lines 1.) To Create command Lines select the appropriate settings to achieve the desired commands. 2.) Hit the Cmd Syntax link to create the http Command 3.) The command line will be created in the HTTP Command section.
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1.) To Create command Lines select the appropriate settings to achieve the desired commands. 2.) Hit the Run CMD link Run the command desired. 3.) Another window will appear and confirm the settings have been activated. Please review the section on the Controlling the Device for a list all of all the available commands. - 39 -...
XML Information The XML function allows you to use XML for programming purposes. To enable the XML make sure the Enable button has been selected and press submit. 9.) Controlling the Device CGI HTTP Commands CGI Commands allow you to easily integrate the 9258 WiFi with other systems and programs. Please read the instructions carefully on how to use the Http:// Commands To use http:// Commands open up a web browser and type in the command that you would like to use.
GetPower – Tells you the current power settings http://192.168.1.100:90/GetPower.cgi? ‧ SetStartup – Sets the Default Startup Value for Ports 1-4 http://192.168.1.100:90/SetStartup.cgi?status=1+p1=1+p2=0+p3=1+p4=0 status= 0 is Disable , 1 is Enable ‧ GetStartup – Get the Default Startup Value for Ports 1-4 http://192.168.1.100:90/GetStartup.cgi? Name SetDeviceName –...
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4.) Select the correct Com port for your RS-232 5.) Use these settings provided below. Bits per second: 57600 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None 6.) Then the device will be connected via Rs232. Hit “?” to show a list of all the commands. - 42 -...
Telnet IP Power 9258 WiFi can be controlled by using Telnet. To use Telnet: 1.) Open “Command Prompt” in windows. 2.) Type telnet and the IP address of your device 3.) Type in the login and password to the 9258 WiFi then hit enter. The text “user name correct”...
10.) Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q) Q1: How do I reset the device back to manufacturer default values? Ans: In the front panel of the 9258 WiFi, there is a reset feature that will reset the device back to manufacturer default settings. Take a pen or small pin, then press and hold for about 10-15 seconds.
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