Setting Up your WebMeter Network

ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide

 

 

Setting Up your WebMeter Network

This section presents information geared to the network administrator who sets up the corporate network for web browser access to the meter. The required network components for using WebMeter are described, as well as the configuration of network settings.

Configuring Meter Network Settings

A WebMeter-enabled device resides on an Ethernet network and requires an IP Address and other network settings to define its location on the network, and to interact properly with other network devices. These network settings can be set manually with the meter’s front panel, or automatically with a BootP Server.

To learn how to configure meter network settings manually with the meter’s front panel, refer to Network Settings in your meter’s Installation and Basic Setup Instructions.

Automatic Configuration via a BootP Server

BootP (Bootstrap Protocol) is a protocol that automatically configures a device’s (e.g. meter’s) network settings without user involvement.

The BootP server is managed by the network administrator, who allocates the meter IP address and other network settings to the BootP server. When this is completed, and the meter is booted up, the BootP server automatically assigns the IP address and other network settings to the meter.

When the meter is in BootP mode, it does not need to be manually re-booted for an IP address change. Since most power meters cannot be easily rebooted on demand, the meter has been set up to poll the BootP server every eight hours for an IP address. If the IP address is changed on the BootP server, then the meter obtains the new address at the next polling interval.

NOTE

Depending on your meter and meter firmware version, BootP may be enabled by default; check your meter’s Basic Setup and Installation Instructions. You can enable BootP with the meter’s front panel or with ION software.

Preparing the BootP Server to automatically configure network settings:

1.Set up the BootP server on the same Ethernet network as the meter you wish to access using a web browser. Follow the documentation packaged with the BootP software for the correct installation.

2.Enter the meter Ethernet MAC address in the BootP database.

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