User`s guide

Switch Plug(s) Off: To power-off a plug, type /OFF n and press [Enter]. Where "n" is the number or name of
the desired plug. Note that the "/OFF" command can also be entered as "/OF". For example:
/OFF 5 or /OF ROUTER
2.
Boot Plug(s): To initiate a Boot cycle, type /BOOT n and press [Enter]. Where "n" is a the number or name of
the desired plug. Note that the "/BOOT" command can also be entered as "/BO". For example;
/BOOT 3 or /BO ATMSWTCH
3.
Suppress Command Confirmation Prompt: To execute a Boot/On/Off command without displaying the
"Sure?" prompt, include the ",Y" option in the command line. The ",Y" option is entered immediately following
the command argument. For example:
/ON ROUTER,Y or /BOOT 3,Y
4.
5.3.1. Applying Commands to Several Plugs
Boot/On/Off commands can be applied to one plug, several plugs, a range of plugs or all plugs as described below:
Note:
When commands are applied to several plugs, the NPS will delay for approximately 1 second between plug
operations. For example, when switching all plugs On, the NPS will switch Plug 1 On, delay one second,
switch Plug 2 On, delay one second, and etc.
Single Plug: To apply a command to a single plug, enter the number or name for that plug. For example:
/ON 3 or /ON ROUTER.
1.
Several Plugs: To apply a command to several plugs, enter plug names or numbers with each name/number
separated by a plus sign or a space. For example:
/OFF 1+3+7 or /OF ROUTER DSU/CSU
2.
Range of Plugs: To apply a command to several plugs in sequence, enter the plug names or numbers with each
name/number separated by a colon (:). For example:
/BOOT 1:4 or /BOOT ROUTER:DSU/CSU
3.
All Plugs: To apply a command to all owned plugs, enter an asterisk in place of the name or number. For
example:
/ON * or /BO *
4.
Plugs with the Same Name: If you have assigned an identical plug name to several plugs, all such plugs can be
5.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide
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