Black Box SWI069A, Manual

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NETWORK POWER SWITCH
Switch Function Up Down
1 Default Baud Rate 38.4 kbps 9600 bps (factory setting)
2 Default Boot Delay 10 sec. 5 sec. (factory setting)
3 Default Command Echo Enable Disable (factory setting)
4 Default Disconnect Timeout 30 min. 2 min. (factory setting)
3.2 Console Port Connection
The male DB9 connector, which is used for connection to a local PC or control
device. The Console port is DTE, like the serial port on a PC. The
Appendix
describes the port interface.
3.3 Connecting an External Modem
When connecting directly to an external modem, use a standard AT-to-modem
cable. Make certain the modem is initialized at the same baud rate as the Network
Power Switch (Option Switch 1). The modem must be set to Auto-Answer, in one
ring. Please refer to the modem user’s guide for more information.
Section 4.4
describes the procedure for defining the Network Power Switch modem setup
string. The
Appendix
describes the port interface.
3.4 Connecting the Network Cable
The Network port is an RJ-45 Ethernet jack, for connection to a TCP/IP network.
Connect your 10BASE-T cable to the Network port, then complete the remainder
of the installation procedure. Before attempting to access the Switch via network,
please assign the IP Address, Gateway Address, and Subnet Mask as described in
Section 4.6 .
3.5 Power Supply Connection
The Network Power Switch includes two AC inputs. The Bus A input provides
power for plugs 1 through 4. The Bus B input provides power for plugs 5 through
8. In order for the Network Power Switch to function, either Bus A or Bus B or
both must be connected to the appropriate power supply.