The IP Switch comes with the original firmware installed. The latest firmware version can be downloaded from 3gstore.com/ipswitchupdates and you can upgrade the firmware yourself (requires a Windows computer); alternatively, 3Gstore can perform the upgrade for you before shipping your Switch for $15. To have 3Gstore update your firmware to the latest version before shipping, add the following item to your shopping cart along with the Switch: IP Switch Firmware Upgrade
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The 3Gstore IP Power Switch is a simple product that automatically power-cycles any device when internet connectivity is lost. All you have to do is connect the included ethernet cable from the 3Gstore IP Switch to your router, and then connect the power cables of the devices that you want to be power-cycled when internet connectivity is lost, like your DSL modem and router. Once you have everything connected, press the "UIS" button, and everything will be up and running. The 3Gstore IP Switch automatically pings five different targets, which can be changed, and when it is unable to ping the specified targets, it will power-cycle any devices that are connected to its power source.
Uses for the 3Gstore IP Switch:
- Home users who have to manually power-cycle their router to re-gain internet connectivity
- IT Professionals who need to automatically or remotely reset devices
- Preventing your connection from timing out or going dormant
- Having devices on an automatic power schedule [Ex: Turn on at 9am & turn off at 5pm]
The main feature of the unit is very simple: power-cycle the connected devices if internet connection is lost. This simple feature alone can be very useful if your mobile broadband or cable/DSL connection drops, and all you need to do is reset the router to re-gain connectivity - this will automatically reset the router for you, without anyone having to visit the location and manually doing it. While the unit's main feature is very simple, and will be the only feature most customers will use, the unit does also have some more advanced features, including:
- Web Interface - Allows you to monitor status, view logs, and change advanced settings & configurations via web browser
- Power Scheduling - Up to 20 schedules may be set to turn power on/off to specific ports at specified times
- Timed Power-Cycling - Automatically power cycle power ever X mins (1-1440)
- Logs - To keep track of when the unit had to reset power etc
- Dynamic DNS Support & Remote Admin - Allows customers to login via the web to access controls, view logs, and remoteley turn on/off power to specific ports or reset power.
- MSN Messenger Support - Sends you notifications and allows you to issue commands to check the status, as well as turn on/off power or power-cycle certain ports via MSN Messenger. (AIM & Yahoo support coming soon!)
- Advanced Network Configuration - Allows you to setup to obtain a static IP address and use different DNS servers, and change HTTP web admin interface port.
- Save/Restore Configuration - Allows you to save your configuration, and easily restore the configuration. Good for customers who are purchasing multiple units, as they can create a configuration file and apply it to all of their units instead of manually configuring each unit.
If you are interested in the more advanced features of the IP Switch, check out our 3Gstore IP Switch Advanced Features Review!
Specs:
- Dimensions: 4.25" x 4.5" x 2"
- 1 ethernet port (6' flat ethernet cable included)
- 2 controllable power outlets
- 1 additional power-only outlet
Note: The power connectors on the unit swivel, so they can either be on the top or on the side of the unit. This is VERY useful for customers who are using devices with large power supplies that normally would be too big to have two side-by-side. See pictures below for example:
Wondering how easy it is to setup the 3Gstore IP Switch? Checkout our 3Gstore IP Switch Setup Video!
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