How to Use an 8-Channel IoT Ethernet Relay Controller
Last revision 2026/01/29
This guide details the setup and use of an 8-channel IoT Ethernet relay controller, covering hardware requirements, Ethernet and USB control modes, software operation, and resetting to factory settings for effective network relay management.
Hardware Preparation
- POE relay x1
- PC X1
- POE Ethernet switch or ordinary Ethernet switch
Software Preparation
- PC Software (Windows) Click to Download
Connection Diagram
RLY-8-PoE supports 2 types of control mode: Ethernet and USB
In this section, we will introduce some typical connection:
- Ethernet
| NOTE: If you directly connect to the computer, you will need to set a static IP. Going by RLY factory settings, you can set your computer IP to 192.168.1.x(x is 0~254 except 10), Subnetmask 255.255.255.0, gateway 192.168.1.1 |
- RS485 BUS
PC Control of POE Relay
Open the Software
Select the network, and then select the network Control button, enter the network control interface
| NOTE: It may take some time when the RLY-8 has just been powered on, please be patient waiting for the network list |
Network Control of POE Relay
| NOTE: It is recommended to click the "Get Status" button to get the current state when you want to control the relay. |
Reset and Restore Factory Settings
To reset the factory default settings, hold the reset button until the lights begin to flash.
Control
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