4.4 Establishing a network connection
The digitalSTROM Server supports the Universal Plug and Play Standard (UPnP). This standard was developed by different device manufacturers to simplify the network configuration for devices as much as possible.
Connect the digitalSTROM Server to a network (router) with a typical RJ45 network cable.
Recognise the digitalSTROM Server in the network.
Open the web-based digitalSTROM Configurator in the browser.
Connecting to a network (LAN)
To integrate the digitalSTROM Server (1) in a network (LAN), you have to connect the digitalSTROM Server using a standard RJ45 network cable (2) with a DHCP-capable network router (3).
In order to access the digitalSTROM Server with your computer/laptop (4), you must also connect your computer/laptop with the router using a standard RJ45 network cable (5). You may also use a wireless network (6) to be able to move freely around the house during configuration and testing of the digitalSTROM installation.
Depending on network installation and configuration you can integrate the digitalSTROM Server into the Internet (7) in this way. Please note that the router settings may need adjusting. For external browser access you need to set up port forwarding for the incoming port 443 (https). For external access by the digitalSTROM smartphones App you need to set up port forwarding for the incoming port 8080 (http). Refer to the manufacturer's support documentation for any questions related to router settings.
For network (LAN) integration you should use a
RJ45 network cable without shielding.
The cable shielding might come into contact with an electrical conductor in the distribution board which is connected to mains power and thus could lead to defects or place persons at risk.
Locating the digitalSTROM Server in the network
Refer to the chapter ”Accessing digitalSTROM with my computer” in the ”Setup” section of the user manual.