4.4 Establish network connections
The digitalSTROM Server supports the Universal Plug & Play Standard (UPnP).
Connection of the digitalSTROM system 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).
To access the digitalSTROM Server with your computer/laptop (4), you must also connect your computer/laptop to 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.
On the digitalSTROM server, the digitalSTROM server app my.digitalSTROM has to be connected to your user account for remote access.
Fig. 19: Connecting the digitalSTROM system to the network LAN. digitalSTROM-Server (1), RJ45-network cable (2, 5), DHCP-capable network router (3), laptop (4), wireless network WLAN (6)
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
Please see chapter 3.7.1 "Accessing digitalSTROM with my computer" in the digitalSTROM user manual.
Connecting the Plan44-Bridge to a network (LAN)
Connect the Plan44-Bridge to your network (router), using a standard RJ45 network cable. The Plan44-Bridge is detected automatically by the digitalSTROM server and displayed in the configurator.
Open the web-based digitalSTROM Configurator in the browser
Select Advanced view and navigate to Hardware
The Plan44-Bridge appears under Meter, where you first assign the name
Open the configuration interface
Log in with your access data
Update the firmware according to installation instructions