Configuration
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Configuring the Gateway for Your Network
Click
Network Configuration
to configure the Gateway with basic
networking parameters. If you already have a network, you should be able
to copy some of these values from some of your existing equipment.
You will need to configure Gateway networking parameters to enable
power monitoring from any location via the Internet. For more
information, see “Power System Monitoring on the Internet” on page 3–
20.
MAC Address
Shows the Media Access Controller (MAC) address of
the Ethernet or WiFi port on the Gateway. The MAC address cannot be
changed.
Get Address Dynamically
Select the Get Address Dynamically check
box to configure the Gateway to request an address for use on the
network. Most home routers can supply an address automatically to
devices on the network. If your router is configured this way, select the
Get Address Dynamically check box.
Note that if you wish to use the Widget to access the Gateway from a
location outside your local area network, such as your workplace or an
Internet cafe, you will find it easier to manage if a static address is set.
The easiest way to do this is to first configure the Gateway for a dynamic
address so that all the addresses get filled in, then clear the Get Address
Dynamically check box and configure only the new static Gateway IP
address outside the range of addresses supplied by your router.
Xantrex Gateway Address
The Xantrex Gateway Address is the IP
address that routers or computers use to connect to the Gateway. If
necessary, enter a static IP address that network devices can use to
connect to the Gateway.
If your home router does not automatically supply addresses to devices on
the network, or if you want the Gateway to have a specific address, clear
the Get Address Dynamically check box and enter a static IP address.
Internet Gateway Address
This is the IP address of the router,
computer, or modem to which the Gateway is connected. Enter an address
used by devices on the local network to get out to the Internet.
If your home router cannot supply addresses to devices on the network, or
if you want the Gateway to have a specific address, clear the Get Address
Dynamically check box and enter a static IP address here.
Name Server Address
Enter an address used by devices on the local
network which translates names to IP addresses.