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PN9108 User Manual ii FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which cas e the user may be required to tak e adequate measures. This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with the li mits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These l[...]

PN9108 User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer. The ma[...]

PN9108 User Manual iv Package Content s The PN9108 package consists of: 1 PN9108 Station 1 AC Source Power Cord 8 Power Outlet Power Cords 8 Safe Shutdown Cables 1P O N C a b l e ( D B 9 F t o D B 9 M ) 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 Foot P ad Set (4 pcs.) 1 Software CD 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all of the co mponents are prese[...]

PN9108 User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

PN9108 User Manual vi Chapter 4. Administration Working Environment Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

PN9108 User Manual vii Indirect Dial In Connection (PPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Connection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Finishing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Logging In . . . . . . .[...]

PN9108 User Manual viii About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your PN9108 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operatio n. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduct ion, introduces you to the PN9108 system. Its purpose, featu[...]

PN9108 User Manual ix Conventions This manual uses the following conv entio ns: Product Information For information about all ALTUSEN products and ho w they can help you connect without limi ts, visit ALTUSEN on the W eb or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of location s and telephone numbers  Internatio[...]

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1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The PN9108 Power over the NET™ is a control unit that provides remote power management for ei ght AC outlets vi a a TCP/IP connection, allowing administrators to control the power off, power on, and reb oot status for each attached device from any computer connected to the Internet, wheth er down the hall, or hal[...]

PN9108 User Manual 2 Features  Remote power on/off/reboot control for eight outlets via TCP/IP and a built in 10/100 Ethernet port  Local power on/off/reboot control via the PN9108's RS-232 port to the computer's RS-232 port  Daisy chain up to 15 additional stations to con tro l up to 12 8 outlets  Manual switching between Loc[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Requirement s  Browsers accessing the PN9108 must support SSL 1 28 bit encryption.  For cold booting of a ttached computers, the computer's BIOS must support this feature.  For Safe Shutdown:  The computer must be running Windows (W indows 98 or higher).  The computer's BIOS must support Safe Shutd[...]

PN9108 User Manual 4 Component s Front V iew (Continues on next page.) No. Item Description 1 Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding AC outlet ports. There is one pair of LEDs for each port. The one on the left is the Remote Access LED; the one on the right is the Power LED:  A Remote Access LED lights GREEN[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 5 (Continued from previous page.) No. Item Description 3 S tation ID LED  The PN9108's S tation ID usually di splays here. If this is a Single S tation inst allation (see page 1 0), or the First S tation on a Daisy Chained installation (see page 12), the PN9108 has a St ation ID of 01 .  The current status (in amp[...]

PN9108 User Manual 6 Rear V i ew No. Item Description 1 Power Socket The power cable from the AC source plugs in here. 2 Circuit Breaker Press to reset the circuit. 3 AC Power Outlets The power cables that connect to the computers plug in here. 4 RS-232 Port This port can be used to attach a UPS, modem, or PC terminal. 5 Safe Shutdown Ports Provide[...]

7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before Y ou Begin S t acking and Rack Mounting St acking The PN9108 can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables . To place or stack the PN9108, remove the backing material from the bottom of the rubber feet that came with this package, an d stick[...]

PN9108 User Manual 8 Rack Mounting The PN9108 can be installed in most standard 19" (1U) racks. To rack mount the unit do the following : 1. Separate the front and rear modu les by removing the four module attaching screws: 2. Use the screws you just removed, and the ones supplied with th e rack mounting kit to screw the rack mou nti ng bracke[...]

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PN9108 User Manual 10 Single S t age Inst allation In a Single Stage installation, there are no additional PN9108 Stations daisy chained down from the first unit. To set up a single stage inst allat ion, refer to the installation diagram below (the num bers in the diagram correspond to the numbered steps), an d do the following: 1. For each device,[...]

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PN9108 User Manual 12 Daisy Chaining To manage even more devices, up to 15 addition al PN9 108 Stations can be daisy chained down from the top level unit. In this way, up to 128 devices can be managed on a complete installatio n. To set up a daisy chained instal lation do the following: 1. For each PN9108 Station th at you add to the chain, use the[...]

13 Chapter 3 Browser Operation Logging In The PN9108 is accessed with an internet browser. Note: Browsers accessing the PN9108 must support SSL 128 bit encryption. 1. Open your browser and specify the IP address of the PN9108 you want to access in the browser's URL location bar . Note: 1. Get the IP address from the PN9108 admi nistrator 2. If[...]

PN9108 User Manual 14 The PN9108 Main Screen After you have successfully logged in, the PN9108 Main Screen appears:  The icons arranged horizontally across the top are used by the administrator to configure th e PN91 08's workin g environment. Administrative functions are explai ned in Chapter 4.  The bar along the left si de is used to [...]

Chapter 3. Browser Operation 15 Device Selector Since up to 16 PN9108 Stations can be daisy chained, this panel lists each of the Stations on your installation. The number in brackets, to the right of the title, indicate s the total number of statio ns on the installation. The names of the Stations are listed in the list box below the title. To sel[...]

PN9108 User Manual 16 The Power St atus Screen The T op Panel Power But tons: The top p anel of th e Power Sta tus screen is divided into eight subareas which correspond to the A- H outlets on the PN9108's rear panel. Each subarea is composed of a socket icon that functions as the Power B utton for its corresponding outlet, and an inform ation[...]

Chapter 3. Browser Operation 17 The Information Panel: The informatio n panel shows the O utlet's name and currently selected power option. These parameters are set by the Administrator with the Configuration function (see page 26 for details). Reboot: If Reboot is enabled (by putting a check in the checkbox), the computer attached to the Out [...]

PN9108 User Manual 18 The Bottom Panel The bottom panel allows you to control the power status o f your outlet groups. Outlets can be placed into groups so th at Power On/Off actions can be carried out on the entire outlet g roup at the same time, rather than performing th e same action on each outlet individua lly. Clicking the group's On or [...]

19 Chapter 4 Administration Working Environment Configuration The icon bar at th e top of the main screen is used by t he administrator to configure the PN9108's working environm ent. An explanation of each of the configurat ion functions is give n in the sections that follow. General When you click the General icon, the following dialog box a[...]

PN9108 User Manual 20 System Infor ma tion : The System Information section allo ws you to provide a name and description for the PN9108 inst allation. Providing a name and description is optional, but makes it convenient for system operators to distingu ish amon g installation groups in large, installation s when there are several groups of daisy [...]

Chapter 4. Administration 21 Network Network Settings allows you to choose how the PN9108 fun c tio ns on the network. . IP Address Settings:  Fixed IP Address: The default is for a fixed IP address. T o give the PN9108 a fixed IP address, fill in the Network Settings and DNS Settings fields with values appropriate to the netwo rk you are on. (C[...]

PN9108 User Manual 22 (Continued from previous page.)  Dynamic IP Address: T o have the Statio n obtain its IP address auto matically from a DHCP server, select the DHCP radio button. When you do, the fie lds in the Network Settings section are disa bled, and a Mail Configuration panel appea rs: 1. Key in the domain name or IP address of the SMT[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 23 Service Port s: The values shown in th e dialog box are the default set tings. If you change them, users must specify the port as part of the URL when loggin g in. If you change the http port to 81, for example, users must log in as follows: http://10.0.100.65:81 IP Inst aller Settings: To help determine and/or set an I[...]

PN9108 User Manual 24 Date / T ime The Date / Time function allow s you to set the PN9108's system dat e and time. When you click the Date / Time icon, the follo wing dialog box appears: The date and t ime settings th at the PN9108 i s currently set to appear in the upper section. The large lower section of fers three methods to set a new syst[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 25 Firmware The Firmware upgrade fun ction allows you to upgrade the PN910 8's firmware. When you click the Firmware icon, the follow ing dialog box appears: Logout Click the Logout i con to end yo ur PN9108 session. Note: It is important to log out when you end your session. Oth e rwi se, you must wait until the time[...]

PN9108 User Manual 26 Power Management Configuration The buttons in the Device Control panel al low the PN9108 adm inistrator to configure the power managemen t functions of each of the PN9108 Stati ons on the installation. The functions provided by each of the buttons are explained in the sections that follow. Note: Y ou must do a separate set up [...]

Chapter 4. Administration 27 The top Configuration pane l allo ws you to set up a power management configuration for each port. These set tings determine what takes place when you click the Power B utton On or Off. Th e meanings of the field headings are given in the following table: Heading Meaning S t ation Name T o ma ke things more convenient o[...]

PN9108 User Manual 28 (Continued from previous page.) To save your settings, click Save . To exit without savin g your changes, use your browser's Back function to go back to th e Main web page, or click another button on the page to go to a different functi on. * Modem Ring Re sum e and System after AC Back only work with computers capable of[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 29 Outlet Groups: The bottom Con figuration panel (refer b ack to page 26) lets you select the outlets that you want to put together as an outlet group. Out let group s enabl e control actions to be carried out on the en tire group at the same time, rather than repeatedly performing the same action on each individual outle[...]

PN9108 User Manual 30  It is also possible to attach an in dividual UPS for each computer to the PN9108's outlet p orts. In this case:  Do not enable the PN9108's UPS function - si nce that function onl y works with a UPS device attached to its RS-232 port.  Configure the UPS devices accordi ng to the documentation provided with [...]

Chapter 4. Administration 31 Schedule Clicking the Device Control Schedu le button brings up the Scheduling dialog box: This dialog box all ows you to set up a schedu led Power On/Off configu ration for each of the outlets. To do so: 1. Select your outlet from the butt ons in th e upper panel. 2. Put a check in the Enable/Disable checkbox to enable[...]

PN9108 User Manual 32 User Management Clicking the Device Control User Manager button bri ngs up the User Management dialog box : This dialog box all ows the Administrator to set up U sernames and Passwords that operators must provide in order to log into the PN 9108. The minimum number of characters for each fi eld is 4; the maximum is 15. The Adm[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 33 Monitor Clicking the Device Control Mo nitor button brings up the Device Moni tor display: This display shows t he power status of your entire installat ion. You can see at a glance what the total cu rrent load for each of the Stations on the installation is, as well as the On/Off status of each outlet. Note: If the No [...]

PN9108 User Manual 34 Log Clicking the Device Control Log button bri ngs up the Event Log dialog box: The PN9108 maintains a log file of the la st 2048 events that took place on it. This dialog box allows you to select the range of events you wi sh to view:  Choose To d a y then click OK to see a listing of only today's events.  Choose A[...]

Chapter 4. Administration 35 Once you make a choice and click OK an Event Log List, similar to the one below, appears: When you have finished viewing the event list:  If you want to return to the Ev ent Log di al og box, click Back .  If you want to erase the contents of the entire log file, click Clear All .  T o exit, select a differ ent[...]

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37 Chapter 5 Safe Shut down and Reboot Overview The PN9108's Safe S hutdown and Reb oot functions are available for systems running Windows. Safe shutdown and rebo ot let s yo u safely close a syst em down and reboot it wi thout involving the danger to the file systems that sim ply killing the power supply does. In ord er to use thi s function[...]

PN9108 User Manual 38 4. The wordin g fo r the System after AC Back function may vary somewhat from system to sy stem. For example:  AC Loss Auto Restart  Restore on AC Power Loss In the BIOS settings, choo se Power On (Full On) . 5. NT systems must use the System after AC back function. Automated Setup There are two methods to set up safe sh[...]

Chapter 5. Safe Shutdown and Reboot 39 By default, PMonitor monit ors th e CO M1 port. If the utility displays an error message stating that it is unab le to open the COM1 port, it means that th e port is already being used by another utility . You can either stop the other uti lity, and try again, or use a different COM port for the PMonitor progr[...]

PN9108 User Manual 40 Manual Setup Windows NT, 2000, XP, and Server 200 3 can be manually configured for safe shutdown and rebooting instead of using the Power Monitor u tility. The following sections explain the procedures in volved. Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003: To set up Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2 003 for safe shutdo wn and rebooting, do t[...]

Chapter 5. Safe Shutdown and Reboot 41 2. Click Next . A dialog box similar to the one below appears: Select the options in the dialog box so that they match the settings shown in the figure abov e. 3. Click Fini sh ; click OK . To check that the setup is working: 1. Navigate through the fo llowing folders: Control Panel → Adm ini strative To o l[...]

PN9108 User Manual 42 NT : 1. Go to the Control Pane l; open the UPS entry . A dialog box sim ilar to the one below appears: a) For the COM port entry , select the COM port on the computer that the Safe Shutdown Cable is plugged into. b) Match the other options to the valu es show n in the figure above. 2. Click OK to finish To check that the setup[...]

43 Chapter 6 Out of Band Operation In case the LAN that t he PN9108 resides on goes down, or the PN9 108 cannot be accessed with the usual browser based meth od fo r some other reason, the PN9108 can be accessed v ia several Out of Band methods u tilizing the PN9108's RS-232 port in the following ways:  Connect the RS-232 port to the COM po[...]

PN9108 User Manual 44 Enable OOB operation by cli c king to put a checkmark in the Out Of Band Enable checkbox. Note: Since OOB operation and UPS operation both require the use of the RS-232 port, enabling OOB automaticall y disables the PN910 8's UPS feature. The dialog box offers two COM Port Connection types: Computer and Modem. Computer Co[...]

Chapter 6. Out of Band Operation 45 Modem Connection The modem connection function makes it possible to access the PN9108 from a remote location with a dial in terminal connection; a dial in PPP connection; or a dial out connection. For the dial out func tion, you must establish an account with an ISP (Internet Service Provider), and then use a mod[...]

PN9108 User Manual 46 4. If you want the PN9108 to be able to di al out, activate the dial out function by putting a checkmark in the Enable dia l out checkbox. Note: Unless this function is enabled, you wil l only be able to dial in. None of the Dial Out Schedule functions (described below) will occur . 5. Under Modem Settings , specify your mod e[...]

Chapter 6. Out of Band Operation 47 8. If the network goes down, or the PN9108 gets disco nnected from it, the Emer gency dial out function puts the PN9 108 on line vi a the ISP dial up connection.  If you choose PPP keeps online until network r ecovery , the PPP connection to the ISP will last until the netw ork comes back up or the PN9108 reco[...]

PN9108 User Manual 48 Direct T ermin al Connection (HyperT erminal) HyperT erminal Setup 1. Use a 9 pin null modem cable (pin 2 to pin3; pi n 3 to pin 2) to connect a COM port on a PC to the PN9108's RS-232 port. Note: The null modem cable must be wired for either full or loop back handshaking. See the diag rams on page 83for details. 2. On yo[...]

Chapter 6. Out of Band Operation 49 The following dialog box comes up: 3. For the Co nnect using: field, select Dir ect to COM1 (assumin g you are using COM1 on your comput er), then click OK . A Port Setting dialog box similar to the one below comes up: pn9108.book Page 49 Friday, Decem ber 14, 2007 4:38 PM[...]

PN9108 User Manual 50 4. For OOBC con nections, the PN9108's serial port settings and the computer's COM port settings must be the same. Change the settings in your dialog box (if necessary), so that they match the PN 9108's COM Port settings (see Mode m Connection , page 45 , for details), then click OK . Note: The PN9108's def[...]

Chapter 6. Out of Band Operation 51 6. Change the settings (if necessary), so that they match the settings shown in the diagram, then click ASCII Setup... The ASCII Setup dialog box comes up: 7. Change the settings (if necessary), so that they match the settings shown in the diagram, then click OK . 8. Close the HyperT erminal Wi ndow . When W indo[...]

PN9108 User Manual 52 Indirect T erminal Connection (HyperT erminal) Connection Setup 1. Set up your h ardware configurati on to match the diagram, below: Note: 1. Use standard 9 pin serial modem cab les to connect to the modems. 2. Connect the serial po rt of the modem that th e PN9108 uses to its RS-232 port. 2. Create a HyperT erminal connection[...]

Chapter 6. Out of Band Operation 53 Final Check To make sure th at the modem and COM port are correctly in stalled: 1. Open the Cont rol Panel: My Computer → Control Panel 2. Open the Make New Connection folder . If all went well, you should see an entry with the name you assigned for this connection. 3. Open the Device Manager: My Computer → C[...]

PN9108 User Manual 54 Logging In 1. In the Out of Band Configuration dialog box (see page 45), make sure that the Enable dial-out function setting is disabled (t he box is unchecked), and that the PN9108's baud rate is set to 115200. 2. Double click the HyperT erminal icon on your deskt op. 3. In the VT100 terminal win dow , key in: atdt [tele[...]

Chapter 6. Out of Band Operation 55 Direct Dial In Connection (PPP) This type of connecti on works directly t hrough the COM port. Connection Setup 1. Use a 9 pin null modem cable to connect a COM port on a PC to the PN9108's RS-232 port. Note: The null modem cable must be wired fo r eith er full or loop back handshaking. See the diagram s on [...]

PN9108 User Manual 56 3. Key a name of your choice in the top text box; select Standar d 288 00 bps Modem for the device; then click Configure . The Modem Pr operties dialog box comes up: Change your settings (if necessary), so th at they match the settings shown in the figure above (assuming you are using COM1 - if not choose a port setting that m[...]

Chapter 6. Out of Band Operation 57 5. Change your setti ngs (if necessary), so that they match the settings shown in the figure above; then click Advanced . The Advanced Connection Settings dialog box appears: 6. If there is a check mark in the Use flow contr ol checkbox, uncheck it, then click OK . 7. Click OK ; then click Next . The following di[...]

PN9108 User Manual 58 Finishing Up 1. Right click on the icon yo u just created, and select Properties . In the dialog box that appears, select the Server T ypes tab: 2. Match the checkboxes in the dialo g box to the ones in the diagram, then click TCP/IP Settings . A dialog box similar to the one below appears: pn9108.book Page 58 Friday, Decem be[...]

Chapter 6. Out of Band Operation 59 3. Change the dial og box settings to match the o nes in the diagram . Note: The IP address can be any address in th e same network segment as the PN9108 (but not the same IP address as the PN9108). 4. Click OK to leave the dialog box, then click OK again. 5. In the Out of Band Configuration dialo g box (see page[...]

PN9108 User Manual 60 Indirect Dial In Connection (PPP) This method uses a modem connection to phone int o the PN9108 from a remote location. Connection Setup 1. Set up your h ardware configurati on to match the diagram, below: Note: 1. Use standard 9 pin serial modem cab les to connect to the modems. 2. Connect the serial po rt of the modem that t[...]

Chapter 6. Out of Band Operation 61 Finishing Up This step is the same as for a direct dial in connecti on. See page 58 for det ails. Logging In 1. In the Out of Band Configuration dialog box (see page 45), make sure that the Enable dial-out function setting is disabled (the bo x is unchecked), and that the PN9108's bau d rate is set to 1 1520[...]

PN9108 User Manual 62 Dial Out Connection This configuration sets up a connection for the PN9108 to an ISP's site. Yo u can use the dynamic IP address that th e ISP assigns to the PN9108 to access it with a browser. Connection Setup 1. Set up your h ardware configurati on to match the diagram, below: Note: Use a standard 9 pin serial mode m ca[...]

Chapter 6. Out of Band Operation 63 c) If you choose, you can set up a dial out schedule that puts t he PN9108 on line over the internet via the ISP account by filling in the Dial-out Schedule information. See p. 46 for Dial-out Schedule detai ls. d) Use the Mail Configuration section of the dialog box to have the PN9108's IP address (as assig[...]

PN9108 User Manual 64 T elnet T erminal Access 1. On your computer, open a terminal (command line) session. 2. At the prompt, key in the following: telnet [PN9108's IP Address] Note: The IP address is assigned by your ISP . 3. Press Enter 4. At the login prompt, provide y our Username and Password. Note: If you cannot see the login prompt clic[...]

65 Chapter 7 Upgrading The Firmware The Firmware Upgrade Utility provid es a smooth, automated process for upgrading the PN9108's fi rmware. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as they become availabl e. Check the site regularly to find the latest packages. Prep aration 1. From your co mputer , go to our Inte rnet support [...]

PN9108 User Manual 66 St arting the Upgrade To start the upgrade, do the following: 1. From the computer that you downloaded the upgrad e file to, log into t he PN9108. 2. Click the Firmwar e icon. The Firmware Upgrade dialog box appears: 3. Click the Br owse button; navigate to the upgrad e file, and sel ect it. 4. Click Up load to perform the upg[...]

67 Appendix Safety Instructions General  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice.  Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll resul t.  Do not use the device near water .  Do[...]

PN9108 User Manual 68  T o help protect y our system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power , use a su rge suppressor , line conditioner , or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).  Position system cables and power cable s carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.  When connecting or disconnecting pow er[...]

Appendix 69 Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, ma ke su re that the stabilizer s are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full w eight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple ra cks before work ing on the rack.  Always load the r[...]

PN9108 User Manual 70 Power Cords Use the cables supplied with this package. If it becomes necessary to replace the cables supplied with this package, be sure to use cables of at least the same standard as the ones provided. Power Co rd: For models with a 220 - 240 V AC power suppl y, use a tandem (T blade) type attachment plug with ground connecto[...]

Appendix 71 T echnical Support Technical support is available both by email an d online (with a brow ser over the web): International North America When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:  Product model number, serial number , and date of purchase.  Y our computer config urat ion, including operating syste[...]

PN9108 User Manual 72 IP Address Determination If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the PN9108 in order to give it an IP address that users can connect to.  If your computer is on the same network segment as the PN9108, you can simply specify the switch's default IP address (192.168.0.60) in your bro[...]

Appendix 73 2. Select the device whose address you wi sh to determine in th e Device List.  If the list is empty , or y our device doesn't appear, click Enume rate to refresh the Device List.  If there is more than one device in the list, use the MAC address to pick the one you want. The PN9108's MAC address is located on its bottom[...]

PN9108 User Manual 74 Method 3: A fixed IP address can also be assi gned w ith the ARP command as follows: 1. T urn of f the power to the PN9108. 2. Enter the following com man d: arp -s <ip address> <PN9108's MAC add ress> Where the IP address that you assi gn is one suitable for the net work segment that the PN9108 resides on. No[...]

Appendix 75 T roubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached an d seated completely in their sockets. In addition, updating the product’s firm ware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolv ed since the prior versi on [...]

PN9108 User Manual 76 Problem 2: The computer has an older mainboard that doesn 't suppo rt APM in the BIOS. What can I do to get Safe Shutdown an d Reboo t working? Solution: If you are running Windows 2000 , XP, or Server 20 03, you can do the following: 1. Open Contro l Panel → Power Options. 2. Open Properties → APM. 3. Enable Advanced[...]

Appendix 77 Problem 3: I have enabled Synchronize with NTP Server in the Dat e / Time dialog box, but I am unable to obtain the date and time from an NTP server on the internet. Solution: Contact your MIS department and have th em enable a port fo r the NTP server. Problem 4: Although my computers have been config ured for a Safe Shutdown, so me of[...]

PN9108 User Manual 78 3. Modem Ring Resume supports restarting after a normal pow er down. If the computer shut down due to a crash or a power failure, you must restart the computer in order for Modem Ring Resume to function again. A workaround for this is to enable System after AC Back (see System after AC Back* , page 27). We recommend enabling b[...]

Appendix 79 T rusted Certificates Overview When you try to log in to the device from your bro wser, a Security Al ert message appears to inform you that the device’s certificate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed. The certificate can be trusted, but the al ert is triggered because the certificate’s name is not found on Microsoft li[...]

PN9108 User Manual 80 Inst alling the Certificate To install the certificate, do the following: 1. In the Security Alert dialog box, click V i ew Certificate. The Certificate Information dialog box appears: Note: There is a red and white X logo over the certifica te to indicate that it is not trusted. 2. Click Install Certificate . 3. Follow the In[...]

Appendix 81 5. Next, click Fi nish to complet e the install a tio n; then click OK to close the dialog box. Certificate T rusted The certificate is now trusted: When you click View Certificate , you can see that the red and white X logo is no longer present – further indicatio n that the certificate is trusted: pn9108.book Page 81 Friday, Decem b[...]

PN9108 User Manual 82 Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Adminis trator login (because the Username and Password information has become corrupted , or you have fo rgotten it, for example), you can clear the login information wit h the fo llo wing procedure: 1. Power off the PN9108 and remove its housing. 2. Short th e jumpe[...]

Appendix 83 Specifications Function Specification Power Inlet 1 x IEC 60320/C14 (M) Power Outlets 8 x IEC 60320/C13 (F) I/P Rating (Total input) 100 ~ 120 V AC; 50/60Hz; 12A (max) 220 ~ 240 V AC; 50/60Hz; 10A (max) O/P Rating Per Port 100 ~ 120 V AC; 50/60Hz; 9A (max) 220 ~ 240 V AC; 50/60Hz; 9A (max) Total 100 ~ 120 V AC; 50/60Hz; 11A (max) 220 ~ [...]

PN9108 User Manual 84 Null Modem Cable Diagrams Battery Replacement This equipment is provided with a replaceable lithium battery: CR2032 3V. Replacement by an incorrect type may result in an explosion. CAUTION! RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF US ED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. pn9108.book Page [...]

Appendix 85 Limited W arranty ATEN warrants this product against defec ts in mate rial or workmanship fo r a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this prod uct prov es to be defective, contact ATEN's support department for repa ir or replacement of your un it. AT EN will not issue a refund. Return requests can not be processed [...]

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85 Index A Administration, 19 Date and time, 24 Device control config. ,2 6 Firmware upgrade, 25 General settings, 19 Log, 34 Logout, 25 Monitor, 3 3 Network settings, 21 Power management config, 26 Schedule, 31 User Management, 32 Administrator, 20 Administrator Login Failure, 81 B Battery Re placement , 83 BIOS Power Management, 3 7 Browser opera[...]

PN9108 User Manual 86 77 Monitor, 3 3 Mounting, 8 N Network settings, 21 Null Modem Cable Di agrams, 83 O Onl ine Registration, iii OOB Computer Connection, 44 Configuration, 43 Dialog Box Buttons, 47 Modem Connection, 45 OOB Operation Dial out connection, 62 Direct dial in, 55 Direct terminal, 48 Indirect dial in, 60 Indirect terminal conne ction,[...]

PN9108 User Manual 1 Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

PN9108 User Manual 2 Chapter 4. Administration Working Environment Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

PN9108 User Manual 3 Indirect Dial In Connection (PPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Connection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Finishing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Logging In . . . . . . . .[...]

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