Specifications
DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000506 Rev. B  Managing the DeviceMaster - 67
Managing the DeviceMaster
This section discusses the following DeviceMaster maintenance procedures:
• Rebooting the DeviceMaster
• Uploading SocketServer to Multiple DeviceMasters
 on Page 68
• Configuring Multiple DeviceMasters Network Addresses on Page 68
• Using Configuration Files on Page 69
• Managing Bootloader on Page 70, which also discusses checking the Bootloader 
version and downloading the latest Bootloader
• Adding a DeviceMaster to an Existing Installation
 on Page 72
• Replacing a DeviceMaster on Page 72
• Restoring Factory Defaults (2-Port, Only) on Page 73
Note: You can optionally refer to RedBoot Procedures on Page 75 if you want to perform 
procedures at the RedBoot level.
Rebooting the DeviceMaster
There are many ways to reboot the DeviceMaster. Use the method that most fits your 
situation.
Optionally, you can power cycle the DeviceMaster.
Method Procedure
PortVision Plus
Main screen: Right-click the DeviceMaster or DeviceMasters, 
click Reboot Device and then Ye s.
Configure Device screen: Click Reboot Device and then Yes.
Web page
Main page: S cr ol l to th e bo t tom o f th e s cre en , c li ck Reboot and 
then Yes: Reboot.
Telnet Type reset.
DeviceMaster  
2-Port Models
DeviceMaster 2-port models have a reset/restore switch.
• If the reset/restore switch is depressed for less than 2 
seconds, DeviceMaster RTS 2-port models reboot.
• If the reset/restore switch is depressed for greater than 
approximately 5 seconds it restores the default password 
and network setting values.










