Web Enabled Remote Power Control Table of Contents Important Safety Information General Description Hardware Installation iBoot Configuration IP Address Configuration Parameters Web Browser Operation Specifications User Settings Tech Support & Warranty 11 Park Place / Paramus, NJ 07652 201-967-9300...
Page 2 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: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and marked on the product.
Page 3 General Description The iBoot 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 Reboot (timed power shutdown). iBoot is password protected for security.
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Ping'ed. 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.
CAUTION Be sure to check that the unit is set to the correct operating voltage before plugging in the unit or applying AC power. Make certain to disconnect the iBoot from the AC power source before making any control connections.
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Page 6 Ethernet Connections iBoot supports 10/100 Ethernet using unshielded twisted pair (Cat 5) cabling. Uplink and Downlink connections are provided. Use the Uplink jack to connect to an Ethernet hub and the Downlink jack to connect to an additional piece of networking equipment.
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Page 7 AC Power Connections Select Input Voltage Before Making Any Connections 115V for 110 to 125VAC 230V for 215 to 240VAC Connect to Power Source Use Included Cord for North America. See A/C Input Downlink Instructions for other...
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Page 8 iBoot can be set for operating voltages of 110-120 VAC or 220- 240 VAC by setting the voltage selector switch located on the side of the unit to the appropriate position 115 or 230. Make sure the switch is set to the correct position before applying power.
Control for more details and screenshots. Changes to the Subnet Mask and Gateway occur as soon as the apply button is pressed and do not require power cycling iBoot. Setting the IP address using ARP The computer used to set the IP address must be on the same local network segment as the iBoot.
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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. Windows 95 users see note below.
The default Password is PASS. This can be changed from the setup screen. Remember your password. iBoot also uses an inactivity timer for security. When there is no activity for 2 minutes, the connection is closed and the password will need to be entered again for access.
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The setup page consists of four sections. Each time a setting is changed click on apply for that section to save the changes in iBoot. If the IP address is changed via this page, the iBoot will require rebooting to install the new address. This is done by removing the power cord on iBoot from its power source, not clicking on OFF from the main screen.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT, RETURNS and WARRANTY Dataprobe Technical Support is available 8:30AM to 5:30PM ET to assist you in the installation and operation of this product. To obtain Technical Support call our Tech Support Hotline at 201- 967-8788, or Email us at tech@dataprobe.com.
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