XtendLan IPM-401H User Manual

Xtendlan ipm-401h power distribution unit (pdu) & remote power control (rpc) system

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  • Page 1 IPM-401H User Manual...
  • Page 2 Warning: Any changes made to this equipment without permission may cause damages to the device! IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. IP Power IPM-401H was designed for indoor use, we carry no responsibility for possible damages caused by outdoor use, especially in the rain.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.) HARDWARE INTERFACE ................16 Reset ................................16 Restart ................................ 16 How to Replace Fuse ..........................16 7.) WEB INTERFACE ..................17 Connecting to the IPM-401H ........................17 The Control Console ..........................18 Power Control Settings ........................... 18 System Configuration ..........................18 Advance Settings ............................. 18...
  • Page 4 Information ............................. 18 Log Out ..............................18 Power Control Settings ..........................19 Power Controls ............................19 Scheduler Settings ........................... 21 Ping Settings ............................25 PC Control Settings ..........................28 Ethernet to RS232 ........................... 30 System Configuration ..........................31 User Management ........................... 31 Change Password ............................
  • Page 5: Welcome

    1.) Welcome Introduction The IP Power IPM-401H is a state of the art Power Distribution Unit (PDU) & Remote Power Control (RPC) system. It allows you to control up to 4 separate devices remotely via the internet. Using a web browser, you can control the power to your devices from virtually anywhere.
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    4. Auto Ping (Watch dog) capability to monitor each output 5. Self Auto Ping - Monitors IPM-401H to make sure device is working properly. 6. IP Service - Search utility, to easy to find your IP Power on internet hassle free.
  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Package Contents 1.) IPM-401H Unit x 1 2.) IPM-401H Installation CD 4.) RJ45 Cable x 1 (Optional) 5.) Input Power Cable (Optional)
  • Page 8: Interface Description

    3.) Interface Description 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 second s until hear a long beep sound Restart Button: The restart button just resets the device by turning off and then turning on the power.
  • Page 9: Rear View

    The input power sends power to the IPM-401H. 1 Power Switch: The Power switch turns on the device power Fuse System: To prevent electrical surges from damaging the unit. The IPM-401H comes with 1 spare fuse in the unit. TYPE:U/C GFE 10A 250V (PF)
  • Page 10: Hardware Setup

    4.) Hardware Setup 1.) Connect the IP Power IPM-401H to a HUB or Router using a RJ45 network cable. 2.) Connect the power adapter to the IP Power IPM-401H. 3.) Connect the HUB or Router to the internet (May through ADSL/XDSL modem).
  • Page 11: Software Setup

    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.) Click on the IP Power Section Bar 3.) Select the IP Power IPM-401H - 11...
  • Page 12: Using Ip Edit

    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 IPM-401H. With IP Service feature included the device can easily be found without having to remember long complicated IP addresses.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: Ip Service

    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.) Once the Default Gateway information has been obtained, enter the correct information into IPEdit and hit the submit button. 4.) Then hit the rescan button on IPEdit to confirm the changes have been made IP Service How to use IP Service on IPEdit:...
  • Page 16: Hardware Interface

    1.) Open IPEdit, the device will show up in the Local Device Section. If you have not selected a name for the device, please refer to the section on the manual labeled: “Naming your device”. 2.) To start IP Service, Hit the green connect button on the top of IPEdit.
  • Page 17: Web Interface

    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 IPM-401H is ready to use. The default password for the IPM-401H Login: admin Password: <blank>...
  • Page 18: The Control Console

    The Control Console The Right Panel of the Web Interface controls the functionality and setup of the IP Power IPM- 401H. The IP Power IPM-401H Console consists of four main sections which will be explained in details below. Power Control Settings:...
  • Page 19: Power Control Settings

    Timer: The timer allows you to do second control after first control Alarm: The alarm section allows the IPM-401H to notify you when an outlet status change. There are two ways that you can be notified either by E-mail or by a beeping sound.
  • Page 20 Output 1 status is ON , Set as " 0: 15 " and then press P1 : The output 1 will turn off immediately and then turn on after 15 seconds. Demo Start : IPM-401H will turn on and off of each output in turns. For demo purpose only Device Startup Default Value The system Power Default Value allows you to set each power port as on or off when the device power reboot.
  • Page 21: Scheduler Settings

    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. Setup the Country and City : This is for search by CNT &...
  • Page 22 a.) Select the date From with you would like the action to be activated b.) Click on the calendar picture to select a From date and a To date: 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.) Enter the time that you would like the action to be activated 4.) Once the scheduler has been setup hit the submit button and you will see your device...
  • Page 23 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.) Reconfirm the remove Editing a Scheduled Event - 23...
  • Page 24 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 : Enable or Disable The section allow you to set the time period to enable the ping function. Before setup the "ping"...
  • Page 25: Ping Settings

    Ping Settings The ping function on IPM-401H allows the device to automatically Ping an IP Address to act as a watchdog to make sure the device getting Pinged is working properly. Also to setup the "Wake up Settings " for each output with ping failures .
  • Page 26 Name: This section lists out the ports of the device. If a name has been selected in the power control section they will appear here instead of the default names. Action Enable / Disable: In this section you can turn enable or disable the ping function for each individual output. Host Name / IP Address: Input the IP Address or web address of the IP you would like to ping.
  • Page 27 Port 2: If Port 2 has a Ping failure it will continue Pinging until 4 unsuccessful ping with equals 1 failure. Ping Failure is now 2 9258 will do the action and reset Port 2 by Turning the port off first Then since you have set the timer to 1 minute and 20 seconds, the device will turn back on the port in that time.
  • Page 28: Pc Control Settings

    Connectivity Alarm : The section allow you to enable or disable the alarm as lost network connectivity. As enable this function , IPM-401H will keep beeping if it`s own network connectivity lost. PC Control Settings The section allow you to control PC shutdown and wake up in LAN .
  • Page 29 Network Wake-up Settings This section allow you to wake up the mainboard ( by MAC address) in LAN. The main board of this PC need to support and enable " Wake On Lan" function in it`s BIOS. Please fill the MAC address and click save bottom.
  • Page 30: Ethernet To Rs232

    In the webpage of IPM-401H , you can enable disable this function and delay the time to turn off the Windows OS system by our own software " and then wake up the PC in LAN . The main board of this PC need to support and enable " Wake On Lan" function in it`s BIOS.
  • Page 31: System Configuration

    System Configuration User Management The User Management section allows you to create users that will be able to access your device. - 31...
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33: Change Password

    1.) Just type in a new password and reconfirm the password 2.) Hit the save button and the IPM-401H will as you to re-enter the new password. - 33...
  • Page 34: Network Settings

    Network Settings IP Address Configuration Obtain IP address via DHCP: This allows the IPM-401H 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.
  • Page 35: Pppoe Settings

    Mac address is blocked by the ISP. By cloning a Mac the device can still be accessed through the internet. PPPOE Settings If you use DSL or ADSL and need to enter the PPPoE for the IPM-401H to connect to the internet: 1.) Enable the PPPoe settings 2.) Type in the username and password...
  • Page 36: Date & Time

    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 IPM-401H. There are four sections: Current Server Time...
  • Page 37: Advance Configuration

    Maintenance The Maintenance section has two sections Maintain Server This section of the IPM-401H allows you to Restart: Restarts the IPM-401H devices Restore: Resets all parameters, except the IP parameters, to the original factory settings Default: Resets all parameters to the original factory settings...
  • Page 38: Ddns

    The IP Server & CNT functions allow the device to be easily accessed on the internet. With this feature anyone can find there device with no problems. IP Server: Allows you can find your IPM-401H on the internet without having to remember long IP Addresses. Instead you can just remember the name of your device.
  • Page 39: Telnet & Snmp Settings

    Telnet & Snmp Settings Email Settings The email function allows you to send emails for notification purposes. The IPM-401H allows you to setup up to 2 separate E-mails just in case one is down. Both E-mails will be sending notification E-mails...
  • Page 40: Blacklist

    Password: Password for the E-mail address. Blacklist The Blacklist allows you to block certain range groups of IP Address. By doing this these blocked IP Addresses will not be able to access your device at all. Blocking an IP Address 1.) First hit the Add button to start the process.
  • Page 41: Information

    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 basic information on the devices network status. LOG: The log is a log of all the movements that have occurred in the device.
  • Page 42: System

    System The system section tells you information about the IPM-401H. 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 IPM-401H will be displayed here...
  • Page 43 save the log in the directory of the computer. A new screen will appear, please save the log carefully. E-mail: Email will E-mail the current log page to the selected receiver mail in the E- mail settings. - 43...
  • Page 44: Http Command

    Http Command The Http Command section is a very powerful tool in the IPM-401H. This section allows you to easily create HTTP Commands to specific commands you are looking for. It also allows you to run commands directly from here.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 Run Command Lines 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. - 46...
  • Page 47: Xml Information

    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. - 47...
  • Page 48: Controlling The Device

    Serial Com (RS-232) Control Serial Port (RS-232) The Com1 allows you to read the status of the IPM-401H. Information can be extracted through this port like an output 1.) Use DB9 cable connect to the COM1 of PC and the RS232 of device 2.) Execute WIN program "Hyper Terminal"...
  • Page 49 3.) Enter a name and choose an Icon. 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 - 49...
  • Page 50: Telnet

    6.) Then the device will be connected via Rs232. Hit “?” to show a list of all the commands. Telnet IP Power IPM-401H 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...
  • Page 51 3.) Type in the login and password to the IPM-401H 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.
  • Page 52: 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 IPM-401H, 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.

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