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Ping IP Address
This is the IP address of the device that WebSwitch™ will ping. This is typically the IP address of the
device that will be rebooted upon failure (such as a server, router, computer, etc.). It could, however,
be the address of a device on the opposite side of a communications link when WebSwitch™ is
used to reboot a communication device that does not have an IP address, such as a CSU/DSU,
satellite modem, router, etc.
Pulse/Reboot Time
This is the time (in seconds) that WebSwitch™ pulses the outlet OFF and then back ON to reboot
the device connected to the outlet. WebSwitch™ executes the reboot sequence when commanded
by the user or when the automatic reboot controller determines that it is time to reboot. This time can
be set from 1 second to 60000 seconds (1000 minutes). The factory default for this setting is 10
seconds.
Successful Ping Period
This is the time interval (in seconds) between successful ping requests. This time can be set from 1
to 60000 seconds (1000 minutes or 16.6666 hours). The factory default for this setting is 60
seconds.
Unsuccessful Ping Period
When ping requests fail (no response from device), it may be desirable to begin pinging at a shorter
time interval. This allows WebSwitch™ to determine in less time that the device is not functioning.
After each unsuccessful ping, WebSwitch™ will wait this time interval (in seconds) before the next
ping attempt. This time can be set from 1 to 60000 seconds (1000 minutes or 16.666 hours). The
factory default for this setting is 10 seconds.
Delay Before First Ping
When WebSwitch™ is first powered, it will wait this time interval (in seconds) before beginning to
ping the device. This time delay allows the device to boot before being pinged. This time can be set
from 0 to 60000 seconds (1000 minutes or 16.666 hours). The factory default for this setting is 120
seconds.
Failed Pings Before Reboot
The device will be rebooted after this number of ping failures. This number can be set between 1
and 255. The factory default for this setting is 5.
Max Reboot Attempts
After the device has been rebooted this number of times without any successful pings, it is assumed
that there are problems with the device and WebSwitch™ will no longer attempt to reboot the
device. At this point, WebSwitch™ will leave the device on and continue pinging the device, but will
disable the auto-reboot feature. The auto-reboot feature will remain disabled until a user enables it
through the Control Page, WebSwitch™ is powered down and powered up once again, or the
device starts to respond to pings. This number can be set between 1 and 255. The factory default
for this setting is 10.
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