Multi-Tech Systems 7500 - Manual (Page 275)

ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide A WebMeter Network
WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note Page 275
3. Allocate these settings to the meter Ethernet MAC address:
meter IP Address
Subnet Mask (if the network is subnetted)
Gateway (if the network has a default gateway)
SMTP Mail Server Address (mandatory for MeterM@il)
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When the meter is in BootP mode, you must configure the network settings in the BootP server. Otherwise,
those settings will NOT be updated on the meter. In BootP mode, you are prevented from changing
network settings through the meter’s front panel, or with ION software.
A WebMeter Network
The above illustration shows a network set up for WebMeter use. The meter can be
accessed by the web browser of a workstation on the same Local Area Network
(LAN) as the meter. Alternatively, any device with a web browser can access the
meter over the Internet, providing that a valid TCP/IP path exists between the
meter and that device. This may require changes to existing firewalls or other
security mechanisms.
The WebMeter network components are described below.
Ethernet network: Ethernet is the connection medium for web access to a meter.
Workstation with a web browser: any computer that is connected to the same
network as the meter can access the embedded web server via that computer’s
web browser. Alternatively, any computer with a web browser can access the
WebMeter-enabled meter over the Internet providing that a valid TCP/IP path
exists between the meter and that device. Firewall restrictions may apply.
Meter with an embedded web server: the meter can be connected to your LAN
like any other network device.
Ethernet
Workstation with
a Web Browser
Optional
BootP Server
Firewall
Meter with an
Embedded Web Server
Internet