Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1. Introduction
The
PWR-RMT-RBT2-515R-LC
is a remote internet controllable power strip designed to automatically reset
a
router
when internet connectivity is lost. The unit can power cycle either one or both outlets, allowing
ultimate configurability. It also features 2 outlets to allow you to remotely turn on/off up to 2 devices
either through a web browser or via the instant messaging tool Google Talk.
This device is useful when a router needs to be reset due to a connection being dropped. The internet
controllable power strip features a powerful internet monitoring feature called UIS that detects when
the internet stops working. If it detects the internet is offline, it will automatically reset the router and
then afterwards test the network to see if everything is back online. This feature saves the trouble of:
1.
Users having to manually power cycle a router when their internet connection is lost.
2.
Resetting NAS drives or IP cameras when the device becomes unresponsive.
3.
Traveling to a remote site just to reset a device that has lost its connection.
4.
Manually turning on/off or resetting a device during a specific time.
The
PWR-RMT-RBT2-515R-LC
also allows you to remotely turn on/off up to 2 devices using either a web
browser or v
ia the instant messaging tool Google Talk (
n
ow updated to Google Hangouts). This device is a
perfect
complement to routers and devices that need the ability to turn on/off remotely over the internet
or n
eed the ability to power cycle automatically when a connection is lost.