Dataprobe iBoot-G2+ Manual page 15

7.4. AutoPing
The AutoPing feature
automatically detect failed equipment and perform a
ti med reboot or other power control function (like
turning on an indicator or siren). You set up to fou
IP addresses to be periodically p
G 2+ no longer detects a response from these
addresses, the programmed power control functio
is actuated.
The two addresses can be AND or OR linke
both (AND) or either (OR) nee
ta ke the selected action.
Examples:
Use AutoPing as server monitor:
stalled with the
in
automatically reboots if there is no response. Ideal
fo r: Kiosks & Servers
Use Auto-Ping as service mon
in stalled with the device to be rebooted, but pings a
remote host to test the communication channel. Ideal
r: DSL & Cable Modem Verification
fo
iBoot-G2+ monitors network device and powers up
a larm or redundant system when there is no
response Ideal
Environ mental Control, Alert for any Network Failure
iBoot-G 2+ supports three independent AutoPing channels,
each co ntrolling either the Main power, or either of the two
Expans ion ports.
p rogrammed with two separate IP Addresses with logical
AND / OR comparisons to determine the final action.
7.5. AutoPing Settings
IP Address Enter the IP address of the device to be
pinged.
Ping Frequency: Enter 1 to 999 seconds. The ping
will go out to the selected device this often.
Fail Count: Enter 1-999 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.
A/B Logic: (AutoPing 1 only) Select from A Only, A
AND B, A OR B. With AND, both AutoPings need to
exceed their fail count to trigger the Action. With OR,
the Action will be triggered if either AutoPing fails.
Control: Select Main for the internal power outlet, or
Exp1, Exp2 for either of the two expansion ports.
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