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Chapter 3: Software & Web Setup
3.1. Introduction
IP Switch is designed to work without having to install any software (see hardware
setup above). However, it is recommended you test to ensure the settings are
appropriate for your network. The unit can also be customized and configured for
remote access. This gives the user further control over the outlets when not on site.
There are multiple ways to remotely control the outlets (from WAN);
a. Built-in Web User Interface using Dynamic DNS (or static IP) and Port
forwarding, see Section 3.3
b.
www.Cloud4UIS.com
or ezDevice mobile app (Android & iOS supported)
c. Instant messaging tool (Google Hangouts or Skype), see Section 3.4.
d. API (download from webUI under Configuration -> Heartbeat -> Help)
3.2. How to Locate & Access IP Switch in LAN
IP Switch comes with a built-in Web User Interface (Web UI) that allows for more
control over the unit. There are two ways of accessing the Web UI in LAN
(i.e. when
both IP Switch and PC is connected to the same router)
.
1. Utility program (available for Windows only)
2. Use a fixed IP (when there’s no DHCP server).
*Note
–You can also use any LAN program to locate the Web UI URL; for example:
Mac:
LANscan
Windows:
Wireshark
or
Angry IP Scanner
3.2.1 Locate IP Switch in LAN using Utility program.
Step 1:
Download the Utility program from
http://5gstore.com/ipswitchupdates
and
install.
Once installed Utility will locate and list IP
Switch unit(s).
NOTE: Utility can only discover the IP
Switch units that are located within the
same LAN or network.
Be aware that
certain things such as VPN, antivirus,
admin privileges, etc, can prevent
Utility from locating your device(s).
Utility will show LAN IP if units are
connected to a Router. If you are
connecting to your computer directly,
you will need to manually assign an IP
address to the device via the ‘Network’
tab, as well as manually set an IP for
your computer’s Ethernet adapter.
