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1.6 Internet connectivity
Connect the CCGX to the internet to get all the advantages of the
VRM Portal
. The CCGX sends data
from all connected products to the VRM portal - from where you can monitor energy usage, view the
current status of connected products, configure
email alarms
and download data in CSV and Excel
formats.
To monitor this data from your smartphone or tablet download the
iOS or Android VRM App
.
In addition to remote monitoring, an active internet connection allows the CCGX to regularly check for
a new firmware versions - which will be automatically downloaded and installed.
There are several ways to connect a CCGX to the internet:
Run a network cable between a router and the CCGX Ethernet LAN port
Connect to a router wirelessly using a USB Wi-Fi dongle plugged into the CCGX
Via the mobile (cellular) network, using a 3G or 4G router
USB Tethering on a mobile phone
The four chapters below describe these options in detail.
1.6.1 Ethernet LAN port
When you connect an ethernet cable between a router and CCGX, the Settings>Ethernet page of your
CCGX will confirm connection.
1.6.2 Wi-Fi USB dongle
Using a Wi-Fi dongle it is possible to connect to WEP, WPA and WPA2 secured networks. There are
four supported USB Wi-Fi dongles. Two of them are also available from stock at Victron Energy:
CCGX WiFi module simple (Nano USB), small, low cost. Victron part number BPP900100200
Gembird WNP-UA-002
, slightly higher cost and also better reception. Victron part number:
BPP900200200