Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Introduction ...
Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Introduction The Communication Device can be setup for wireless usage, enabling you to move your meter to any location that is within the range of a wireless access point on your network. You should have a working knowledge of your wireless network in order to complete the setup successfully. Follow the steps below. If at any point you are not certain how to proceed, consult with your IT specialist.
Preparation
Before you can begin setting up the Communication Device for wireless operation, you must consider the following: • Be sure one of your wireless access points is close enough to the location of your meter to have good signal strength. Wireless USB plug-In • The name (i.e., SSID) and password (i.e., key) for the wireless network you want to use. The SSID may be on the bottom of your wireless router. • The Wireless USB Plug-‐in must be installed in one of the USB ports in the Communication Device. • Knowledge of any special settings necessary to install a device on your wireless network, such as static IPs, proxies servers or non-‐standard wireless network settings. • Determine if your network supports Wi-‐Fi Protected Setup. This is the easiest way to setup the Communication Device. If so, follow the WPS instructions at end of this document. [Append WPS at end] Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage
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Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Communication Device Setup Procedure The following process shows how to download and open the network setup utility used to program the Communications Device with the settings and parameters it will need to operate properly on your wireless network. Step 1. To get the Communication Device ready for
wireless operation, you will first have to communicate with it over a wired network connection.
Illustration a .
a. Connect the Communication Device to an active port on your network via a router, hub or network wall jack. b. Next, connect the AC Adapter to the Communication Device and a power outlet. c. Wait 45 seconds for the right LED to blink orange, indicating that the Communication Device detects an active connection to the Internet.
b
c
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Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Step 2. Download the Network Setup Software at www.pb.com/support/netsetup. Click on the button for your type of computer to download the appropriate software
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3. Unzip the download. Open the file Autorun.exe [Check file name] Click the Set up for Wireless Connection button.
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Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Step 4. Read the User License Agreement. If you agree, click Yes.
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5. Select your Communication Device from the list. It will say “PB Comm Device” in the Model Name column. The MAC Address will match the label underneath your Communication Device.
Note: Searching your network for the Communication Device may take about a minute.
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Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Step 6. Choose the wireless network you want your meter to use to connect to the Internet. If required, enter and re-‐enter the password (key) for the selected wireless network, then click Next. NOTE: If your wireless network does not broadcast its name, the name will not appear on this list. You can complete this on the following screen.
7. The utility displays a set of tabs which you can use to enter and special settings your network may require, such as a static IP, proxy server or unique settings for your wireless network.
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If your network does not require any special settings you can skip these screens by clicking Next.
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Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Step 8. A screen presenting all of the settings and
parameters you have selected is displayed for your review.
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Confirm that these are the settings you want to send to the Communication Device by clicking Submit.
9. Restart the Communication Device and set it up for wireless usage with your meter:
a. Disconnect the Network Cable and AC adapter from the Communication Device. b. Connect the meter to the Communication Device with the USB cable.
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Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Step 9.
(continued) c. Connect power to both the Communication Device and meter.
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d. After 60 seconds, check that the right LED on the Communication Device is blinking green
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10. Confirm that the wireless connection is working. Installing a NEW METERS On a new meter, 10 seconds after the meter completes its startup routine it will display the message “Meter connected to internet”.
Meter connected to internet–Press Enter
When this message appears you can now continue with meter installation.
Adding wireless to an INSTALLED METER Wait for the meter to complete its startup routine, then check your account balances to test that the meter is communicating with the Internet by doing the following:
a .
b
a. Press the Funds button on the meter. b. Use a Review button () to display the option “Check amt available to download?” Press Enter/yes. c. When your balances appear on the meter, you have confirmed that your wireless connection is working.
c
For assistance troubleshooting Communication Device installation problems, got to www.pb.com/lan
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Preparation
Before you can begin setting up the Communication Device for wireless operation, you must consider the following: • Be sure one of your wireless access points is close enough to the location of your meter to have good signal strength. Wireless USB plug-In • The name (i.e., SSID) and password (i.e., key) for the wireless network you want to use. The SSID may be on the bottom of your wireless router. • The Wireless USB Plug-‐in must be installed in one of the USB ports in the Communication Device. • Knowledge of any special settings necessary to install a device on your wireless network, such as static IPs, proxies servers or non-‐standard wireless network settings. • Determine if your network supports Wi-‐Fi Protected Setup. This is the easiest way to setup the Communication Device. If so, follow the WPS instructions at end of this document. [Append WPS at end] Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage
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Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Communication Device Setup Procedure The following process shows how to download and open the network setup utility used to program the Communications Device with the settings and parameters it will need to operate properly on your wireless network. Step 1. To get the Communication Device ready for
wireless operation, you will first have to communicate with it over a wired network connection.
Illustration a .
a. Connect the Communication Device to an active port on your network via a router, hub or network wall jack. b. Next, connect the AC Adapter to the Communication Device and a power outlet. c. Wait 45 seconds for the right LED to blink orange, indicating that the Communication Device detects an active connection to the Internet.
b
c
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Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Step 2. Download the Network Setup Software at www.pb.com/support/netsetup. Click on the button for your type of computer to download the appropriate software
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3. Unzip the download. Open the file Autorun.exe [Check file name] Click the Set up for Wireless Connection button.
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Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Step 4. Read the User License Agreement. If you agree, click Yes.
Illustration
5. Select your Communication Device from the list. It will say “PB Comm Device” in the Model Name column. The MAC Address will match the label underneath your Communication Device.
Note: Searching your network for the Communication Device may take about a minute.
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Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Step 6. Choose the wireless network you want your meter to use to connect to the Internet. If required, enter and re-‐enter the password (key) for the selected wireless network, then click Next. NOTE: If your wireless network does not broadcast its name, the name will not appear on this list. You can complete this on the following screen.
7. The utility displays a set of tabs which you can use to enter and special settings your network may require, such as a static IP, proxy server or unique settings for your wireless network.
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If your network does not require any special settings you can skip these screens by clicking Next.
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Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Step 8. A screen presenting all of the settings and
parameters you have selected is displayed for your review.
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Confirm that these are the settings you want to send to the Communication Device by clicking Submit.
9. Restart the Communication Device and set it up for wireless usage with your meter:
a. Disconnect the Network Cable and AC adapter from the Communication Device. b. Connect the meter to the Communication Device with the USB cable.
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Communication Device Setup for Wireless Usage Step 9.
(continued) c. Connect power to both the Communication Device and meter.
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d. After 60 seconds, check that the right LED on the Communication Device is blinking green
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10. Confirm that the wireless connection is working. Installing a NEW METERS On a new meter, 10 seconds after the meter completes its startup routine it will display the message “Meter connected to internet”.
Meter connected to internet–Press Enter
When this message appears you can now continue with meter installation.
Adding wireless to an INSTALLED METER Wait for the meter to complete its startup routine, then check your account balances to test that the meter is communicating with the Internet by doing the following:
a .
b
a. Press the Funds button on the meter. b. Use a Review button () to display the option “Check amt available to download?” Press Enter/yes. c. When your balances appear on the meter, you have confirmed that your wireless connection is working.
c
For assistance troubleshooting Communication Device installation problems, got to www.pb.com/lan
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