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MSNswitch UIS-322b User Manual

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USER MANUAL

For models:
UIS-322b
UIS-322x
UIS-322i
UIS-323f
UIS-323g
Version: 3314.1

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Auto Restart Crashed Network Device USER MANUAL For models: UIS-322b UIS-322x UIS-322i UIS-323f UIS-323g Version: 3314.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OW TO OCATE CCESS SWITCH IN 3.2.1 Locate MSNswitch in LAN using the default hostname............ 7 3.2.2 Locate MSNswitch in LAN using Netility program............8 3.2.3 Locate MSNswitch in LAN using fixed IP................ 9 WAN – 3.3. H DDNS ...........

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Web User Interface. b) perform scheduled power On / Off / Reset MSNswitch is useful where the internet connection and accessibility to a remote site is critical. It can be setup so that when the remote broadband / cable / DSL connection drops or if the remote router freeze-up, it will auto reset the router to re-gain connectivity.

  • Page 4: Hardware Specification

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2. Hardware Specification Model No: UIS-322x / UIS-322b / UIS-322i UIS-323f / UIS-323g / UIS-323e / UIS-323k Socket type 2x of either; 2x of either; a) Universal socket (Type X) a) Schuko~shuttered (Type F, b) USA (Type B, NEMA 5-15R)

  • Page 5: Network Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3. Network Diagram The following Network diagrams applies to all MSNswitch models. Fig.1. MSNswitch setup to perform auto reset of router and modem Fig.2. MSNswitch setup to keep internet device alive. UIS- user manual...

  • Page 6: Led Indicators Explained

    Chapter 1: Introduction Fig.3. MSNswitch setup for remote control via Google talk or Web User Interface. 1.4. LED Indicators Explained LED Status Indicators LED Color Condition description ON: Internet connection available and UIS mode has been activated. Blinking: There is internet connection. UIS mode button has not been Green activated.
  • Page 7 Chapter 1: Introduction Fig.6. Description “UIS” refers to “Uninterruptible Internet System”. In default settings, when the UIS function is turned On, the system will automatically ping pre-assigned external IP address. Should the ping fails on all the sites, both Outlet 1 and 2 will automatically power-cycle. If the UIS function is Off, the system will ignore any failed pings.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Outlet is ON. Press the Orange LED for 2 seconds to turn the Outlet On / Off. Step 2: Connect the power plug to MSNswitch outlet. Note: In order for MSNswitch to maintain continuous internet connection or reset your xDSL modem / Router, the router power input must be connected here.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Software & Web Setup (For Advanced User)

    The third outlet is fixed for local use only. 3.2. How to Locate & Access MSNswitch in LAN MSNswitch comes with a built-in Web User Interface (Web UI) that allows for more advanced control over the unit. There are three ways of accessing the Web UI in (both MSNswitch and PC are connected to the same router).

  • Page 10: Locate Msnswitch In Lan Using Netility Program

    Chapter 3: Software & Web Setup Step 3: Enter MSNswitch main menu. 3.2.2 Locate MSNswitch in LAN using Netility program. Step 1: Download Netility program from http://www.MSNswitch.com http://www.Megatec.com.tw and install. Once installed Netility will locate and list the MSNswitch units.

  • Page 11: Locate Msnswitch In Lan Using Fixed Ip

    Chapter 3: Software & Web Setup 3.2.3 Locate MSNswitch in LAN using fixed IP. MSNswitch will revert to a fix IP of 192.168.0.254 if it could not locate a DHCP server within 3 minute from powering up. To revert back to DHCP mode, unplug and replug the main power cable.

  • Page 12: How To Access Msnswitch From Wan - Using Ddns

    Chapter 3: Software & Web Setup 3.3. How to Access MSNswitch from WAN – using DDNS The MSNswitch Web User Interface (Web UI) above can be access remotely from Wide Area Network (WAN). To do so; Setup port forwarding at your router.
  • Page 13 Google account to Add friends directly from there. Note 2: Only the users listed in Contact Account can command MSNswitch. If you are removed from this list, you will still be MSNswitch ‘friend’ but will not be able to command it!

  • Page 14: How To Control Msnswitch Using Instant Messaging

    Chapter 3: Software & Web Setup 3.4.2. How to Control MSNswitch using Instant Messaging After setting up and getting connected as above. Logon to Gtalk thru either a browser or APP, etc… Bring up the Gtalk dialog box. Type anything other than Keywords will...
  • Page 15 GET IP command will return the WAN IP and the unit’s LAN IP address. If port forwarding is set, but not the domain name, user can still use WAN IP to access MSNswitch Web User Interface from internet. GET STATUS command will return the following information.

  • Page 16: Chapter 4: Msnswitch Web User Interface

    This section shows the current status of the UIS Function and Outlet. User can click to control the Outlets or UIS function from here. Icon Description The UIS Function is Off. MSNswitch will not perform outlet reset when connection loss is detected.

  • Page 17: System Status

    Chapter 4: UIS Web User Interface The UIS Function is On. MSNswitch will perform outlet reset when connection loss is detected. The Outlet is Off The Outlet is On The Outlet is On, but UIS Function is Off. The outlet will not auto-reset.

  • Page 18: Configuration

    4.2.1 Configuration 4.2.2 Schedule 4.2.3 Network 4.2.4 E-mail 4.2.5 Account 4.2.6 MSN 4.2.7 System Time 4.2.8 Language 4.2.1 Configuration Use this section to configure how MSNswitch checks websites. Advance users can use this to customize MSNswitch to check network devices.
  • Page 19 User can include (Enable) or exclude (Disable) a particular website from the check-list. Protocol MSNswitch can use either a ping (UDP protocol) or a web request (TCP protocol) format to check if a particular site is responding. Website / IP Address Enter reliable / trusted websites to target.
  • Page 20 This section determines if the outlet will reset once or twice WHEN target Website / IP Address is no longer responding. If this is set to 0 (default), upon Website / IP Address failing, MSNswitch will reset its outlets once. It will now wait until the target Website / IP address responds, before restarting the check.

  • Page 21: Schedule

    Chapter 4: UIS Web User Interface Auto reset outlet(s) every MSNswitch will reset the outlets every xx minutes. Choose a figure between 1 to 1440 minutes. Default is 0, disabled. Note: 1. Only the Outlet that is originally ON will be reset. If the outlet is OFF, it will not reset.

  • Page 22: Network

    LAN without needing to know the LAN IP address. Just type //MSNswitch in a browser while in the same LAN as the device and you will be able to find this Web UI.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4: UIS Web User Interface IP Address This determines / displays MSNswitch IP address. By default, the LAN IP address assignment method is set to DHCP (IP address assigned by router). We suggest changing this to a Fixed IP, for ease of management.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4: UIS Web User Interface Example: If the port is changed to 82, then to access MSNswitch user interface, the user must type; http://MSNswitch:82 or http://x.x.x.x:82 (where x.x.x.x is MSNswitch LAN IP address as shown in Netility) This applies to LAN access only.

  • Page 25: E-Mail

    Chapter 4: UIS Web User Interface Name This is the Login / Account name that you have created with the selected DDNS provider. Password Enter the Password you have assigned to your DDNS Account. 4.2.4 E-mail This function will send event notification to email accounts listed in the ‘E-mail Address Book’.

  • Page 26: Account

    Chapter 4: UIS Web User Interface E-mail Port Default to port 25. User can specify a different port if necessary. Sender’s E-mail Address Enter the E-mail address assigned by your e-mail server. E-mail Server Requires Authentication Please check with your e-mail server admin if this is required. Test E-mail (Option only appear when E-mail Notification is Enabled) Send a test E-mail Enter a valid e-mail address to send the test email to.

  • Page 27: Google Talk

    Password Assign a password to the account. The administrator can set up to 32 case sensitive passwords. Confirm Password Retype the password. 4.2.6 Google Talk Setup MSNswitch to be controllable via Google Talk (Gtalk). UIS- user manual -25-...
  • Page 28 Google Account For current Google Account status, check the tab. Status This determines the status of the MSNswitch (Google Account). Select either ‘Offline’ or ‘Online’ Login ID Enter the Login ID that you have created from Google website for this MSNswitch.

  • Page 29: System Time

    AND receive MSNswitch feedback from their Gtalk account. Once assigned, the respective user must then ‘add’ MSNswitch to their Contract list. Failing to do so, will result in user not being able to control MSNswitch. Once added, just type a random character and MSNswitch will respond with instructions.
  • Page 30 Time Zone (Relative to GMT) Select the appropriate time zone. Click Apply to save changes. System Time (yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss) This section is to manually set MSNswitch System Time. The format is pre-determined to: yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss (in 24hr format). Click Apply to save the changes.

  • Page 31: Language

    Language Choose the language for the Web UI and e-mails. 4.3 Log Information 4.3.1 Event Log This section will log events that occurred on MSNswitch and categorize it into; a) event “Notification” and b) “Status” updates. UIS- user manual -29-...

  • Page 32: Help

    Chapter 4: UIS Web User Interface Fig.10. Individual Camera Configuration Event Log Type Select which type of log to show; a. All (both Status and Notifications are shown) b. Status Examples of Status logs: UIS On/Off, Outlet Manual On/Off, Outlet Auto On/Off, UIS 1/2 resets c.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4: UIS Web User Interface Fig.11. About page About This shows the Firmware Version, Hardware Version and Serial Number. Save / Restore Settings Settings Click Save to save the configuration to your PC. The text file will have a default format of SettingsYYYYMMDD.cfg.

  • Page 34: Appendix A: Router Configuration

    MSNswitch. Port Forwarding for MSNswitch MSNswitch requires certain ports to be open on your router to allow other computers on the Internet to view it on your internal network. Normally, your router will have the less common ports disabled or blocked by the router’s built-in firewall. In order for MSNswitch applications to work properly and not be blocked, the firewall settings need to be configured.
  • Page 35 Service IP: Type in the MSNswitch IP address, for example: 192.168.0.5 Enabled/Disabled: Enabled 4. Save your settings. MSNswitch should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet. Dell (http://www.dell.com) TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router 1.
  • Page 36 6. In the Inbound port boxes, type in: 80 – 80. (i.e. from Port 80 to Port 80) 7. In the Type box, select the protocol as TCP. 8. In the Private IP address box, type in the IP Address of MSNswitch network. For example, type in: 192.168.0.5.

  • Page 37: Appendix B: Ip Address, Subnet And Gateway

    Appendix B: IP Address, Subnet and Gateway Appendix B: IP Address, Subnet and Gateway This section discusses Communities, Gateways, IP Addresses and Subnet masking Communities A community is a string of printable ASCII characters that identifies a user group with the same access privileges.
  • Page 38 Appendix B: IP Address, Subnet and Gateway Subnetting and Subnet Masks Subnetting divides a network address into sub-network addresses to accommodate more than one physical network on a logical network. For example: A Class B company has 100 LANs (Local Area Networks) with 100 to 200 nodes on each LAN.

  • Page 39: Appendix C: Glossary

    Appendix C: Glossary Appendix C: Glossary The Glossary section defines the terms used in this User Manual Term Definition Ethernet Local Area Network technology, originally developed by Xerox Corporation, can link up to 1,024 nodes in a bus network. Ethernet provides raw data transfer in a rate of 10 megabits/sec.

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