[AusNOG] remote power cycle device

[Ross Wheeler]

On Fri, 15 Apr 2016, Andrew Khoo wrote:

> i am seeking out a device that will let me trigger (via TCP/IP or 4G/LTE) a
> power cycle. what i am thinking of is a device with a IEC C13 and C14 (AC
> in and out) and some smarts in the middle.

A decade ago, I built a series of these for a customer who had heaps of 
remote PTZ cameras in remote locations. I used a bunch of WRT54GL routers, 
reflashed with openWRT. Each had two relays mounted inside, and two sets 
of screw connectors attached to the underside. The device had the smarts 
to ping the camera (local), and a device on the carrier-side of their WAN 
link. If either stopped responding, this thing would powercycle the DSL 
modem/router (or in some cases, cellrouter), or the camera itself.

It could also be contacted directly to manually cycle, turn on, or turn 
off, either or both relays.

They were inexpensive and proved to be highly reliable. (Were only 
decommissioned last year when they removed all the cameras).

Can send details if it'll help.

R.