Mainstar systems that use either Mains.VB6™ or Mains.NET™ can be communicated with via wide area network from remote locations from around the world. The Mains.VB6™ single entry and the upgrade Mains.NET™ multiple entry network solution utility monitoring and control software communicates via twisted pair with the Mainstar Router which can be located up to 1000 meters away from the master Mains.NET™ or Mains.VB6™ utility monitoring and control software (in installations where the distance is greater than 1000 metres, additional Mainstar Routers can be used to act as signal relays). The Mainstar Router communicates with an unlimited number of 12-way Mainstar Electronic Control Units via mains signaling. Each 12-way Mainstar Electronic Control Unit typically controls via direct wire 12 Mainstar 5(32)A kWh Meters making twelve monitored utilities in total. Each 12-way Mainstar Electronic Control Unit also has twelve "on/off" controls and auto disconnects for twelve monitored and controlled utility points.