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VMR Series - NPS Series; Quick Start Guide
1. AccessCommandMode:The VMR/NPS includes two separate user interfaces;
the Text Interface and the Web Browser Interface. The Text Interface is available
via Local PC, SSH Client, Telnet, or Modem and can be used to both congure
the VMR/NPS and switch and reboot plugs. The Web Browser interface is only
available via TCP/IP network, and can be used to congure the unit, but cannot be
used to switch or reboot plugs.
a) ViaLocalPC: Start your communications program and then
press [Enter].
b) ViaSSHClient: Start your SSH client, enter the default IP address
(192.168.168.168) for the VMR/NPS and invoke the connect command.
c) ViaWebBrowser: Make certain that Web Browser access is enabled as
described in the VMR/NPS User’s Guide. Start your JavaScript enabled Web
Browser, enter the default VMR/NPS IP address (192.168.168.168) in the Web
Browser address bar, and then press [Enter].
d) ViaTelnet: Make certain that Telnet access is enabled as described in the
VMR/NPS User’s Guide. Start your Telnet client, and enter the VMR/NPS's
default IP address (192.168.168.168).
e) ViaModem: Make certain that the VMR/NPS Setup Port has been
congured for Modem Mode as described in the VMR/NPS User's Guide, then
use your communications program to dial the number for the external Modem
connected to the Setup Port.
2. Username/PasswordPrompt: A message will be displayed, which prompts you
to enter your username and password.. The default username is "super" (all lower
case, no quotes), and the default password is also "super". If a valid username
and password are entered, the VMR/NPS will display either the Plug Control Screen
(Web Browser Interface) or the Plug Status Screen (SSH, Telnet, or Modem).
3. TestSwitchingFunctions: You may wish to perform the following tests in order
to make certain that the VMR/NPS is responding to commands. When switching
and reboot commands are executed, the Status LED(s) will also turn On or O to
indicate the current status of the outlet(s).
a) RebootOutlet:
i. WebBrowserInterface: Click on the "Plug Control" link on the left
hand side of the screen to display the Plug Control Menu. From the Plug
Control Menu, click the down arrow in the row for Plug A1 to display
the dropdown menu, then select "Reboot" from the drop down menu and
click on the "Execute Plug Actions" button.
ii. TextInterface: Type /BOOT A1 and press [Enter].