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MSNTN02: Controlling the EzOutlet3 Document Revision History: Date Dec 11, 2020 Comments First release This TechNote Applies Only to the ezOutlet3 Models: EZ-62b Introduction The ezOutlet3 from Mega System Technologies, Inc ("MegaTec") is designed to automatically power-cycle any AC powered device when Internet connectivity is lost. Its AC power outlet can also be reset manually or via scheduled actions. There are 5 ways to access and control the functionality of the ezOutlet3: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
MSNTN02: Controlling the EzOutlet3 1. Internal Web Sever Access to the ezOutlet3’s functionality is available via its internal web server pages. To access the web server, enter the ezOutlet3’s IP address into any web browser. http:// e.g. http://192.168.1.33 The default username for the ezOutlet3 is “admin”. The default password is the last 6 characters of the ezOutlet3’s MAC address (upper case). See the ezOutlet3 bottom label for the MAC address.
MSNTN02: Controlling the EzOutlet3 2. ezDevice Smartphone App Download and install the free ezDevice app for iOS from the Apple AppStore or for Android from Google Play. If possible, connect your smartphone via WiFi to the same LAN as the ezOutlet3. This is the fastest and easiest way to add the ezOutlet3 to ezDevice. Launch the ezDevice app and create a new account. This same account information will be used for the Cloud4UIS.com web service (see page 5). Tap Add Device on the top right of the screen.
MSNTN02: Controlling the EzOutlet3 If you cannot connect your phone to your LAN, then choose the Add by Serial Number option under Add Device. Follow the instructions on the screen. Remove the LAN cable from the ezOutlet3 for 1 second, then replace it. Check that the Cloud Link LED is flashing. This is “Add Mode” which must be active to manually add the ezOutlet3 to ezDevice. Enter the ezOutlet3 Serial Number and Device ID when prompted.
MSNTN02: Controlling the EzOutlet3 3. Cloud4UIS.com Web Service Open the Cloud4UIS.com web site using any web browser: http://Cloud4UIS.com If you do not yet have an account, create one on the site. If you previously created and account using ezDevice, use the same login credentials for Cloud4UIS.com. The Cloud4UIS service is free. If you used ezDevice to add devices, they will appear in your Cloud4UIS account automatically.
MSNTN02: Controlling the EzOutlet3 The Add Device screen works the same as it does in the ezDevice smartphone app. If your PC is in the same LAN as the ezOutlet3, you will be able to select it from the list. If your ezOutlet3 is not shown, manually enter its serial number to proceed. See the ezDevice section on page 3 for instructions on completing the device add procedure. Devices added through Clolud4UIS.com will also be automatically synchronized with the ezDevice app.
MSNTN02: Controlling the EzOutlet3 4. REST API Basic functions of the ezOutlet3 can be controlled through a series of HTTP Packet Requests. Examples in this section are shown using cURL for Windows. Any software capable of sending and processing HTTP packets can be used. Turn Outlet On/Off HTTP Packet Request "GET" "HTTP/1.
MSNTN02: Controlling the EzOutlet3 EXAMPLE: Turn outlet off curl "http://192.168.0.70/cgi-bin/control2.cgi?user=admin&passwd=0D34E1&target=1&control=0" OUTPUT 0 1 Get the Status of the ezOutlet3 HTTP Packet Request "GET" "HTTP/1.
MSNTN02: Controlling the EzOutlet3 EXAMPLE: Get Status curl "http://admin:0D34E1@192.168.0.70/xml/outlet_status.xml" OUTPUT
MSNTN02: Controlling the EzOutlet3 5. Netility Utility MegaTec provides a software utility for Windows and MAC called Netility that scans your LAN for compatible devices and allows you to change some configuration settings without accessing the internal web server pages. Download and install the Netility utility (Windows or MAC) from the www.MSNSwitch.com web site’s Download page. Connect the ezOutlet3 to the same Ethernet LAN as your PC.
