WEBster is the simplest way to add a graphical user interface to any system. You simply create web pages – as many as you like – and connect WEBster to your system. WEBster's unique software links the buttons and indicators on your web pages to serial messages, allowing you to control and monitor your system for anywhere on your LAN – or even across the Internet. WEBster can even send e-mail when your installation needs attention!

Using WEBster, any PC or touch panel becomes a control console. WEBster can serve completely different pages to different consoles, providing operation or maintenance screens wherever they're needed. Pages can be password protected to provide needed security.

WEBster also includes a real-time clock. Using the built in Scheduler web page, you can create and edit scheduled events based upon the time-of-day, date, day of week, month, or year.

With WEBster, controls and indicators no longer need to be boring. Create colorful buttons or images that change when you touch them, and status and timing indicators that update dynamically. WEBster comes with examples that make it easy to create exciting operator interfaces and link them to your equipment.

Here's how easy it is: Connect WEBster to an Ethernet Jack, either on your LAN or an Internet router or directly to a PC. Design web pages using your favorite HTML editor – we provide DHMTL and JavaScript examples that make them come alive. Transfer the pages to WEBster's built in FTP server. Now you can control and monitor your system from anywhere. You can also download new schedules – or new show control programs – even across the Internet.

WEBster is compatible with virtually all serial devices. It works with all Alcorn McBride equipment, plus AMX, Crestron, and most other controllers. It can even be used directly with professional DVD or CD players. WEBster makes any system more impressive, easier to use, and more versatile.

WEBster's setup screen allows you to configure IP addresses, enable a gateway or DHCP connection, and select e-mail accounts and passwords. Your password gives you secure Internet access to Webster and whatever it is connected to, allowing you to safely control virtually any serial device – even over the Internet. You can also remotely control and download new scripts to Alcorn McBride Show Controllers using FTP protocol! WEBster's built-in, battery-backed real time clock provides powerful scheduling capabilities. The comprehensive scheduler allows you to trigger show control sequences, transmit serial messages, or even send e-mails at predetermined times.

With WEBster, your system's graphical interface can be as simple or as complex as you like. WEBster is a full-featured Web Server, FTP-Server and E-Mail client. Design your web pages using your favorite HTML editor – such as Microsoft FrontPage – and incorporate DHTML and JavaScript however you like. Create colorful buttons or images that change when you touch them, and status and timing indicators that update dynamically. One web page or a hundred, it's up to you. Adding WEBster to your new or existing system design is like hiring a whole crew of programmers to create an impressive custom interface, but without the time and expense. WEBster comes with an easy to use manual. Example web pages illustrate how to send and receive serial data, remotely control a wide variety of products, and even send e-mail in response to your system's status. WEBster makes any system more impressive, easier to use, and more versatile.