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Helps Keep Your Brodband Network Up Proactively reboots your modem and router before you realize that it is hung (DSL, Cable or Satellite) Requires a Windows based PC with a serial port
FEATURES
Broadband has opened new vistas for Internet activity. However as some newer applications
such as VoIP, video conferencing, gaming, messaging etc. are implemented they seem to have
an adverse effect on modems and routers or perhaps it is more noticeable as dependency on
them grows. They tend to hang and periodically loose sync with the ISP.
Trouble shooting the cause can quickly reach the point of diminishing returns. Whereas,
treating the symptom is normally quite simple. The universal band-aid seems to be to
simply recycle the AC power on the modem and/or the router.
The discovery process alone can be frustrating. However, once discovered, even this simple
task can sometimes be cumbersome if the modem/router are not readily accessible. Or it may
be impossible if it happens after hours or you are accessing the network from a remote
location such as may be the case with VoIP or other more basic remote file sharing
requirements.
Broad Band-Aid
Here is How It Works
* Connect the serial port from your PC to the RJ-11 port on the power strip. If the PC
does not have a serial port, Serial to USB adapters are also available.
* Then install the Auto Ping software on the PC and set it up to "Poll Out" to
addresses on the other side of the router and modem. You could use your own remote IP's
or those of one or two of the popular public web sites. Two addresses are provisioned
to verify that a return ping fault is at your site and not the pinged location.
If the software fails to see a return ping it will send an eight-second "recycle
power" command to the power strip (where the equipment is connected) through the
serial port of the PC. That is all there is to it. It is straightforward. No fuss, no
muss and mostly transparent to the user. It will even send an e-mail message indicating
the time and number of reboots if you choose.
Phone Line Backup
Optional Internal Touch-Tone Controller (ITTO)
Optional External Controllers
The Broad Band-Aid Power Strip is rated at 110-115V at 15 amps.
An International version will soon be available. It utilizes the new CPS Universal AC Power
Switch (U-X3), instead of the Intelligent Power Strip, but it is functionally equivalent. It
can automatically accommodate voltages from 110 volts to 250V @ 15 Amp, to meet most North
American and international requirements.
SPECIFICATIONS
BROAD BAND-AID (110-115V) Item No SWTBBA-NA Price $ 99.00 Includes: 1 AC Power Strip 2 Controlled, 4 Normal AC Outlets 1 RJ-Serial Port Adapter 1 5' RJ-11 4 Conductor Cable 1 Copy of "Auto Ping" Software BROAD BAND-AID INTERNATIONAL VERSION (110-250V) Item No SWTBBA-U Price $125.00 Includes: 1 Universal AC Power Switch (U-X3) 1 Controlled, 2 Normal AC Outlets 1 USB serial cable 1 Copy of "Auto Ping" Software -------------- OPTIONAL -------------- ITTO (Internal Touch-tone Control) Item No ITTOARRC Price $ 29.00 SP-RRC Item No SWTSPRRC Price $135.00 USB to SERIAL CONVERTER CABLE Item No CEXUSBA9 Price $ 16.95 |
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