2.3
FramaOnline2 Connection Procedure
The following steps are performed when the Frama Matrix F series franking systems connects to FramaOnline2
(fo2.frama.com).
Step Action
Details
0
Pre-conditions to
initiate a connection
Manual process
The franking system user (the “user”) initiates a connection via the corresponding functions
“Inspection”, “Re-set” or by using the SmartShop
Automated process (Auto-Connect)
Automatically performed on a daily, weekly, monthly basis or other period (due to local
requirements)
1
Network initialisation
Franking system seals print head
Franking system enables its TCP/IP port (power on)
DHCP address mode
The franking system performs a DHCP broadcast request and waits for DHCP-
Server answer for about 60 seconds
Static IP-Address mode
The franking system uses the address settings configured in
Setup2/FramaOnline2/Connection/Network Setup
2
Connection to
fo2.frama.com
The Franking system connects to port 443 on fo2.frama.com.
In any case communication via a proxy server is mandatory, the parameters in
Setup2/FramaOnline2/Connection/Network Setup)
will be used. Please note the supported proxy server configurations
The franking system communicates through SSL/https tunnel with FramaOnline2.
Data exchange starts.
3
Termination of
connection to
fo2.frama.com
After the successful data exchange with Framaonline2 the franking system
terminates communication to port 443 on fo2.frama.com
The franking system disables the TCP/IP port (power off)
The franking system displays the communication result to the user
3
System Requirements
In order to connect your franking system with the FramaOnline2 system, you minimally require the following:
Infrastructure:
An Ethernet network socket that connects to the Internet
The franking system must be able to communicate via TCP port
443
(https / SSL) to the URL
fo2.frama.com
Proxy server
The franking system supports connection via a
http proxy server
with
basic authentication
or
without
authentication
Note!
Communication via Proxy Server with SSL Interception is not supported!
Due to security requirements, the franking system cannot connect through a https proxy server
that intercepts the SSL encrypted communication.