Dataprobe iBoot-WiFi Manual

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Congratulations on purchasing the best network
controlled
power
switch
iBoot-WiFi provides you the ability to reboot
crashed devices with the click of a mouse. Be
sure to read up on all the features of the
iBoot-WiFi Including:
Web Based setup and control
Telnet setup and control
Event Scheduling for real-time power
control.
AutoPing: Automatic monitoring and action
for failed equipment.
Discovery Utility: Find and manage all the
iBoots on your network.
Easy Software Integration: Use the DxP
Protocol to build your own custom
applications
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New iBoot Cloud Service Control all your
iBoots from one web portal.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations on purchasing the best network controlled power switch available. iBoot-WiFi provides you the ability to reboot crashed devices with the click of a mouse. Be sure to read up on all the features of the iBoot-WiFi Including: • Web Based setup and control •...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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 Pre-Compliance v180808n iBoot-WiFi Page 2...
  • Page 3: General Description

    The iBoot-WiFi is a wireless, IP addressed, web controlled AC power switch. Anyone with a web browser can access iBoot-WiFi to perform power On, Off or Power Cycle (Reboot or Power Burst). iBoot-WiFi uses two levels of password for security.
  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    Momentary Press Restart iBoot-WiFi (no effect on outlet) Press and Hold 10 Seconds Reset Factory Default 4.4. Power Connect the iBoot-WiFi to a grounded three prong outlet. The maximum switching capacity of the iBoot-WiFi is 12 Amps. Pre-Compliance v180808n iBoot-WiFi...
  • Page 5: Initial Configuration

    • Open browser and connect to IP Address from Step 1 • Login to iBoot-WiFi with user: admin password: admin • Congratulations. Now you can configure your iBoot-WiFi and enjoy improved network reliability. Pre-Compliance v180808n iBoot-WiFi Page 5...
  • Page 6 If the process did not complete successfully the blue LED will flash rapidly. To try again press the Reset button to reset the iBoot-WiFi, when the Blue light is stead initiate WPS again by pressing and holding the WPS button for 3 seconds then releasing as noted above.
  • Page 7: Web Browser Operation

    Closing the browser will not log the user out and will lock out web access. If you do become locked out, access the iBoot-WiFi via Telnet and reboot the unit, or press the reset button (see Section 11).
  • Page 8 Admin credentials, reset buttons for the Trigger counters are provided. If the iBoot-WiFi is connected to a time server (see Section 7.6), The Home page will also show the five most recent history events, including the Outlet, Action, User and Time/Date of each event. The iBoot-WiFi holds the last 32 events in memory.
  • Page 9: Web Setup

    7. Web Setup iBoot-WiFi 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 Save button for that page to save the changes before moving to the next page.
  • Page 10 Gateway: Enter the Gateway. This will be automatically set if using DHCP HTTP Port: This setting is used to allow access to iBoot-WiFi 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 8080 then use the address http://192.168.1.254:8080.
  • Page 11 IP addresses to be periodically pinged. When iBoot-WiFi no longer detects a response from these addresses, the programmed power control function is actuated. The two addresses can be AND or OR linked so that both (AND) or either (OR) need to fail in order to take the selected action.
  • Page 12 3 times to get the system to respond again, set the Times to 3. Wait: This is the length of time the iBoot-WiFi allows for a response to a ping. (Default is 2 Seconds) With AutoPing operational, the main iBoot-WiFi page will display the current status of this feature. The status will be OK to indicate that iBoot-WiFi is receiving responses to the ping, or that the fail counter has not yet been exceeded.
  • Page 13 Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Page webpages: iboot-wifi-latest.ftfs Files can also be downloaded from the iBoot-WiFi support page and placed on any web server. If this is done, change the Server Address field to the new address. iBoot-WiFi web pages are in a compressed format. To create and install your own custom web pages, contact Dataprobe Technical Support.
  • Page 14: Iboot Cloud Service - Beta

    Figure 18 iBoot Cloud Service While the Cloud Service is in Beta stage, the firmware in the iBoot-WiFi is fully tested and released by Dataprobe. If you do not enable the cloud capabilities of the iBoot, you can expect continuous and dependable operation.
  • Page 15 Service. Figure 20 Cloud Activation Page You will be re-directed to the iBoot Cloud Service. Log-in with your account and the iBoot-WiFi will be automatically registered with your account. Alternatively, you can log in to the Service and click on Add Device and enter the activation code in the field provided.
  • Page 16 Device Name that is displayed on the iBoot web page. To add locations, click on the Locations button on the menu bar, and then click Add Location. Name the location and click the Add Location button. Pre-Compliance v180808n iBoot-WiFi Page 16...
  • Page 17: Command Line Interface

    9. Command Line Interface The iBoot-WiFi Command Line Interface (CLI) provides a text based method for communicating with the iBoot. The syntax of the CLI uses a basic Set (change a variable) and Get (retrieve a variable). The CLI is accessed either through the Telnet protocol, which requires a Telnet client program, or via USB which requires a serial communications program like Hyperterminal.
  • Page 18 DxP Port: 9100 Timeout: set http port <0-65535> This command sets the port that the iBoot-WiFi’s web server listens for incoming connections on. When set to 0 the web server is disabled. set telnet port <0-65535> This command sets the port that the iBoot-WiFi’s Telnet server listens for incoming connections on.
  • Page 19 Sets single AutoPing (AutoPing 1) or two AutoPing relationship And Single or Or. set autoping action <none | on-latch | on- This command is used to set the action that the iBoot-WiFi will None follow | off-latch | off-follow | cycle> perform when the autoping triggers.
  • Page 20 This is the prompt that will be displayed after the user has successfully logged in. iBoot Reboot Required> This is the prompt that will be displayed whenever there have been changes made that require a reboot. This prompt will remain the active prompt until the iBoot-WiFi has been rebooted. iBoot Reconnect Required>...
  • Page 21: Dxp Protocol

    The DxP Protocol, as well as example code and scripts in a variety of languages are available at http://dataprobe.com/support-iboot-wifi Troubleshooting The iBoot-WiFi has a recessed pushbutton switch in the event the unit is not performing as expected. Use the pushbutton as follows: Action...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Internal HTTP Web Server Forms Processing Browser required Telnet Server User Settings Record your Setup here for reference Location: SSID HTTP Port Passphrase MAC Address: Auto-Ping Address: IP Address: Auto-Ping Port: Subnet Mask: Heartbeat Port: Gateway: Pre-Compliance v180808n iBoot-WiFi Page 22...
  • Page 23: Technical Support And Warranty

    90 days, whichever is greater. If Purchased from Dataprobe Inc.; Service under this Warranty is obtained by shipping the product (with all charges prepaid) to the address below. Seller will pay return shipping charges within the United States. Call Dataprobe Technical Service to receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number prior to sending any equipment back for repair.

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