Setting Network
You can choose between different modes for the network settings, which are described below:
Mode | Function |
|---|---|
Automatic (DHCP client) | The IP address is automatically assigned to the charging point by the DHCP server in the network |
Static | The IP address of the charging point must be assigned statically |
DHCP server | The charging point assigns an IP address to other DHCP client charging points in the network (assignment takes place gradually in a range between 172.16.23.100 - 172.16.23.254; net mask 255.255.255.0;). The DHCP server's own IP address is 172.16.23.1 (=standard gateway=DNS). Any statically configured IP addresses that may be required must be outside this range. If the DHCP client charging points are to communicate in the network via the SIM card of the DHCP server charging point to the backend, the WAN router setting must be enabled. |
IP addresses of Modbus devices
In systems with Modbus devices, static IP addresses must be assigned to all Modbus devices. Suitable IP addresses can be assigned to the Modbus devices from the free address supply of the network segment either manually or dynamically via DHCP.
If the IP addresses are to be assigned dynamically, DHCP must be activated in the router (see the router manual). Make sure that the Modbus devices do not contain variable IP addresses but always the same IP addresses (static DHCP).
This also applies to Data Managers that are used as subordinate devices.
If IP addresses of Modbus devices have been changed, all devices must be restarted.