IP Power 9258 WiFi User Manual Firmware Version: 1.
Warning: Any changes made to this equipment without permission may cause damages to the device! IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. IP Power 9258 WiFi was designed for indoor use, we carry no responsibility for possible damages caused by outdoor use, especially in the rain. 2. Please use the power adapter provided by the dealer, we carry no responsibility for the possible damage from using power adapters not . 4. Do not shake the IP Power 9258 WiFi in any fashion 5.
Table of Content 1.) WELCOME ...................................................................................................... 5 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................................................. 5 2.) PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................................................
Advance Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 19 Information .............................................................................................................................................. 19 Power Control Settings .............................................................................................................................. 19 Power Controls ................................
1.) Welcome Introduction The IP Power 9258 WiFi is a state of the art Power Distribution Unit (PDU) & Remote Power Control (RPC) system. With its ability to connect to the WiFi network, this device can be placed anywhere and in anyplace. The various applications of the 9258 WiFi includes: Power Management, Server Management, Internet Controllable Timer, System Integration, Remote Power Control in Remote locations, & etc.
2.) Product Overview Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Control the On, Off, Reboot of up to 4 different power sources. WiFi Connectivity for Wireless 802.11 b/g Built in Web Server Design, directly access Power Control from webpage. Power scheduler and built in internal clock to enable daily, weekly, and monthly Power cycles Auto Ping (Watch dog) capability to monitor devices Self Auto Ping - Monitors 9258 WiFi to make sure device is working properly.
Package Contents 1.) 9258 WiFi Unit x 1 2.) 9258 WiFi Installation CD 3. WiFi Antenna 4.) RJ45 Cable x 1 (Optional) 5.
3.) Interface Description Front View Front View RS232 Serial Port Reset Button: To reset to original manufacture settings, hold down the reset button with a pen or a pin for 10 Restart Button: The restart button just resets the device by turning off and then turning on the power.
Rear View Rear View Rear View 4 Output Power Ports: Connect up to 4 separate devices that will be controlled by the 9258 WiFi. Ports 1-4 1 Input Power Ports: The input power sends power to the 9258 Wifi. 1 Power Switch: The 2 Power switch turns on the input power Ports 1-4: Switch 1 Ports 5-8 Switch 2 Fuse System: To prevent electrical surges from damaging the unit. The 9258 Wifi comes with 1 spare in the unit..
4.) Hardware Setup 1.) Connect the IP Power 9258 WiFi to a HUB or Router with a RJ45 network cable. 2.) Connect the HUB or Router to the internet (May through ADSL/XDSL modem). 3.) Connect the power adapter to the IP Power 9258 WiFi. 4.) Connect the power adapters of under control electric equipment to corresponding out port of IP Power 9258-Pro. Turn on your computer and the power adapter of IP Power 9258-Pro * For 220-250V, please use power cable that can support 10A current. Max.
5.) Software Setup The Media Link - IP Family CD that came with the device will have all the necessary software to run and setup the device. IP Power Software: IP Edit (Required) IP Power Center Installing IP Power Software 1.) Place the Media Link-IP Family CD into the CD/DVD Rom drive. (The CD should auto run but if it does not go to the CD/DVD Rom drive and select the “autorun.html” file.) 2.
3.) Select the IP Power 9258 WiFi 4.) All the downloads available for the 9258 WiFi will be available 5.) Download all required software – IP Edit by clicking on the download button. Using IP Edit IP Edit is a search tool designed to help setup and access the 9258 WiFi. With IP Service feature included the device can easily be found without having to remember long complicated IP addresses. Instead, this technology allows the user to use a name method to find his or her device through the internet.
2.) Open IPEdit and any device in the same network should automatically be detected and listed in the local devices sections. 3.) Setup the Device: Note: (If the device is not on the same network as the computer being used it cannot be accessed) a. Quick Easy Setup (Recommended) and wait a few seconds. This will 1.) Click on the REF button in IPEdit, detect the network settings and setup the device automatically. 2.) Once settings have been detected hit the apply button to apply the new settings.
3.) Hit yes to confirm and Enter the login and password for the Device to Approve changes Default Login: admin Password: 4.) Give the device 1 minute then hit the rescan button on IPEdit to confirm the changes have been made. b. Custom Setup (Advance Users) 1.) Highlight the device on the local devices section and on the right side of IPEdit all network information on the device will be displayed.
If the device is not on the same network a Red Exclamation mark in the IP Network information section will appear 2.) To setup the device, type in the correct Gateway and IP Address. The gateway address: Gateway Address: The gateway address can be obtained in Windows under the network connections page IP Address: Make sure the first 3 sections of the IP Address matches the gateway address. Example: Gateway Address – 192.168.1.1 IP Address – 192.168.1.xxx 3.
4.) Then hit the rescan button on IPEdit to confirm the changes have been made IP Service How to use IP Service on IPEdit: IP service allows the user to directly connect to his / her device through the internet without having to remember long confusing IP Address. Instead with this IP Service Technology, the user only has to remember the name of the device that the user has selected. Then the user can connect to IP Service, type in the device name, and connect directly to the device.
6.) Hardware Interface Reset To Reset the device back to manufacturer default, use a small pen or pin and press the reset button firmly and hold for a minimum of 10 seconds. Once you hear a “beep” sound the device will be reset. Restart To Restart the device, use a small pen or pin then press and release the restart button. The device will automatically restart. How to Replace Fuse 1.) The fuse is located between the power switch and the power input plugs. 2.
7.) Web Interface Connection to your Device Once the 9258 WiFi has been setup correctly, log into the device. First Option 1.) Go to IPEdit find the device that is being used 2.) Double click on the device link and a IE window will appear with the loading screen Second Option 1.) Open Internet Explorer type in the IP Address of the device followed by the : sign. For example: http:192.168.122.188:9258 192.168.122.188 – IP Address 9268 – Port 2.) Once you have typed in the address the 9258HP is ready to use.
The IP Power 9258 Wifi Console consists of four main sections which will be explained in details below.
Power Controls The Power Controls page allows you to control the power Power Control Power No: This section shows the outlet of the output that you would like to control Name: If the output has been named the name that you have chosen will show up here Controls: The control section will allow you to turn on or turn off the outlet Timer: The timer allows you to Alarm: The alarm section allows the 9258 WiFi to notify you when an outlet has been turned on or off.
Device Name: Allows you to name the 9258 Wifi device. Type in the desired name for the device and hit the rename button Power 1-4: To rename each outlet, type in the desired name and hit the rename button. Changing the Color For easier identification purposes you can also change the color of each device. Just hit the square located to the right of the naming section and a color table window will appear. Select the color of choice and hit the close button.
2.) Select the Device Name that you would like to control 3.) Select the Command Select a mode: Date: Select a specific date range where the device will repeat the desired actions during the time specified. a.) Select the date From with you would like the action to be activated b.) Click on the calendar picture date: to select a From date and a To Weekly: The weekly mode allows the device to repeat the cycle on a weekly basis. a.) Select the From Date and then select the To Date b.
4.) One the scheduler has been setup hit the submit button and you will see your device located on the top of the screen. Removing a Scheduled Event 1.) To remove a Scheduled event click on event that you would like to remove. 2.) It the remove button. 3.
1.) To edit a scheduled event, click on the even that you would like to edit 2.) Edit the settings. 3.) Then hit the submit button for confirmation. Ping The Ping Function on the 9258 Wifi allows the device to Ping other devices to make sure there is connectivity. If the device is not responding to the ping signals sent by the 9258 Wifi, the 9258 Wifi will automatically respond by turning the device On, Off, or resetting the device.
System Configuration User Management The User Management section allows you to create users that will be able to access your device. There are two main types of users: Administrator: The Administrator has the authority to create other users, remove users, and control the device. Guest: The guest only has the ability to view & operate the device. Any other function will be disabled. Adding a User 1.) Click on the add button and a add user screen will appear below 2.
2.) Then hit the remove button to remove the unwanted user. 3.) You will be asked to reconfirm your remove action. Click ok to continue Anonymous User Settings Using the Anonymous user settings allows anyone to enter the device and change the settings. By default this setting is set to Disable Change Password The change password page allows you to change your password for the 9258 WiFi. You must login as the administrator to change the password for the device. 1.
Network Settings IP Address Configuration Obtain IP address via DHCP: This allows the 9258 WiFi to automatically obtain a IP Address from the server. Recommended for non-advance users. Use the following IP address: You can also enter the IP Address information manually by selecting this setting. For advance user.
DNS Configuration Obtain DNS server address via DHCP: This allows the 9258 WiFi to automatically obtain a IP Address from the server. Recommended for non-advance users. Use the following DNS server address: You can also enter the IP Address information manually by selecting this setting. For advance user. HTTP Port Http port: Enter the port of 9258 WiFi here in this section.
Wireless Settings The wireless settings area allows you to setup the wireless capabilities of your device. This section is composed of two basic areas Basic Configuration Operation Mode: Allows you to pick from 2 types of wireless setups, Infrastructure or Ad Hoc Mode. Wireless Type: Select the type of wireless connection being used. The 9258 WiFi only supports Wireless B or G. Country Region: Country region refers to the Region you are from.
SSID: Type in the ID of the wireless network Ad-Hoc Mode: Wireless mode for Ad-Hoc B/G Protect: A mechanism that enables B/G coexistence TX Preamble: Preamble allows automatic detection of the preamble setting received TX Burst: Increases the wireless throughput Turbo Rate: High speed transmission Short Slot: The amount of time a device waits after a collision before retransmitting a packet Wireless Settings Authorization Type: There are different kinds of Authorization types.
3.) Hit the save button If E-mail notification is necessary when IP has changed select Yes in that section. Date & Time The Date and time section, is where you can set the time and date of the 9258 Wifi. There are four sections: Current Server Time This displays the current time of the 9258 Wifi Time Zone Displays the time zone of the country that you reside in.
The Maintenance section has two sections Maintain Server This section of the 9258 WiFi allows you to Restart: Restarts the 9258 WiFi devices Restore: Resets all parameters, except the IP parameters, to the original factory settings Default: Resets all parameters to the original factory settings Upgrade Server To upgrade the 9258 Wifi: 1.) Hit the brose button and search for the upgrade file. 2.) Hit the upgrade button and follow the directions carefully.
IP Server: Allows you can find your 9258 WiFi on the internet without having to remember long IP Addresses. Instead you can just remember the name of your device. The Default IP Server Address is: 220.135.169.136 CNT allows the device to easily be accessed on the internet, you no longer have to port forward your device to be able to use it. Only some devices are CNT compatible. The Default IP Server Address is: 61.59.37.
The email function allows you to send emails for notification purposes. The 9258 WiFi allows you to setup up to 2 separate E-mails just in case one is down.
Removing an IP Address To remove an IP Address: 1.) Click on the IP Address that you would like to remove. 2.) Hit the Remove Button. 3.) Reconfirm the Remove and hit Ok. Information The Information section contains the: System: The System section will provide The basic information on the device including network status and wireless status. LOG: The log is a log of all the movements that have occurred in the device.
System The system section tells you information about the 9258 Wifi. This is where you will find information on the: System Information Firmware Current Version/Date: This will tell you the firmware version of the device. Network Status Ethernet MAC Address: The MAC address of the 9258 WiFi will be displayed here LAN IP Address: IP Address of the 9258 WiFi LAN Netmask Address: This will show the subnet Mask of the 9258 WiFi LAN Gateway Address: This information will provide the gateway information.
The most recent log will be the first log in the log. Saving the Log File will allow you to save the current view onto a text file. Saving the Log: To accomplish this hit the save file button. A new window will pop out and ask you to save the log in the directory of the computer. A new screen will appear, please save the log carefully. E-mail: settings.
Http Commands Format On the Top of the Http Commands Section you will find the syntax to submit commands to the device. View & Run Commands Create Command Lines 1.) To Create command Lines select the appropriate settings to achieve the desired commands. 2.) Hit the Cmd Syntax link to create the http Command 3.) The command line will be created in the HTTP Command section.
1.) To Create command Lines select the appropriate settings to achieve the desired commands. 2.) Hit the Run CMD link Run the command desired. 3.) Another window will appear and confirm the settings have been activated. Please review the section on the Controlling the Device for a list all of all the available commands.
XML Information The XML function allows you to use XML for programming purposes. To enable the XML make sure the Enable button has been selected and press submit. 8.) Controlling the Device CGI HTTP Commands CGI Commands allow you to easily integrate the 9258 WiFi with other systems and programs. Please read the instructions carefully on how to use the Http:// Commands To use http:// Commands open up a web browser and type in the command that you would like to use.
‧ GetPower – Tells you the current power settings http://192.168.1.100:90/GetPower.cgi? ‧ SetStartup – Sets the Default Startup Value for Ports 1-4 http://192.168.1.100:90/SetStartup.cgi?status=1+p1=1+p2=0+p3=1+p4=0 status= 0 is Disable , 1 is Enable ‧ GetStartup – Get the Default Startup Value for Ports 1-4 http://192.168.1.100:90/GetStartup.cgi? Name ‧ SetDeviceName – Set the Device Name http://192.168.1.100:90/SetDeviceName.cgi?Name= ‧ GetDeviceName – Get Device Name http://192.168.1.
4.) Select the correct Com port for your RS-232 5.) Use these settings provided below. Bits per second: 57600 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None 6.) Then the device will be connected via Rs232. Hit “?” to show a list of all the commands.
Telnet IP Power 9258 WiFi can be controlled by using Telnet. To use Telnet: 1.) Open “Command Prompt” in windows. 2.) Type telnet and the IP address of your device 3.) Type in the login and password to the 9258 WiFi then hit enter. The text “user name correct” will appear if you have entered the login and password correctly 4.) Then type “help” for a list of all the commands. All the commands are explained in telnet please read the syntax carefully.
9.) Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q) Q1: How do I reset the device back to manufacturer default values? Ans: In the front panel of the 9258 WiFi, there is a reset feature that will reset the device back to manufacturer default settings. Take a pen or small pin, then press and hold for about 10-15 seconds.
