How to Identify the Firmware Version of a Device (Omega, Ultra, MaxColor Series)
Overview Knowing the firmware version of your Just Add Power Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series devices is often required when adding or replacing devices, troubleshooting system issues, or verifying compatibility within an established system. This article describes several methods for identifying the firmware versi…
05-Jun-2026
How to Telnet to a Device (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview Telnet provides direct command-line access to Just Add Power devices for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and advanced configuration tasks. This method is commonly used by technical support personnel and installers when accessing system logs, running diagnostic commands, or applying configuration changes not a…
05-Jun-2026
Telnet on macOS
* Overview * Command Examples Overview MacOS removed the telnet client in one of their updates. Telnet is an integral part of troubleshooting a Just Add Power system, and so an alternative is needed. Command Executed from Terminal nc A.B.C.D 23 * nc is netcat, a versatile networking tool that can create …
29-Jun-2022
