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DNS
The DCBM can be reached using its DNS name, just like using its IP address.
The DCBM's DNS name is "lem-meter".
HTTP transports data on a clear channel, readable by any other device on the network. The
DCBM supports TLS, for HTTPS communication. Enabling it creates an encrypted channel for
communications, which prevents undesired listening. It also authenticates the DCBM based on its
certicate.
The HTTPS certicate is available through the /certicate API. This API is read-only. It is
described in Communication Protocols manual.
HTTPS can be enabled for the DCBM through eld http/tls_on in /settings API.
The DCBM allows conguration of its HTTP port to use. Port can be set using http/httpPort
in /settings API.
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Default port numbers as dened by IANA are:
• 80 for HTTP
• 443 for HTTPS
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Enabling HTTPS does not automatically change the port to use. Do not forget to set it to 443 if
needed.