Communications 9810 series - User manual
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When you connect your meter to your network, your meter automatically appears in your network
in Windows Explorer under Other Devices. By default, the meter is named <meter type>-<last six
digits of MAC address>. For example, a meter with a MAC address of 006078173393 appears on
the network as <meter type>-173393.
A Computer connected to the network with IPv6 enabled
B LAN / WAN (Local Area Network / Wide Area Network), common subnet, no routers
C Meters with self-discovery over Ethernet connected to the network
Considerations for using self-discovery over Ethernet
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For self-discovery, the meter must be connected directly to the network using only a cable or
switches, and not going through a router.
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You must use a computer running Windows 7 or later with IPv6 enabled to use self-discovery
over Ethernet.
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The computer and the meter must be on the same subnet.
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You do not need to configure your meter’s IP address for self-discovery over Ethernet. An
IPv6 address is automatically generated from your meter’s MAC address and self-discovery
takes place over IPv6.
Accessing the meter through self-discovery
Use Windows Explorer to locate and access the meter on your Local Area Network (LAN).
NOTE: Some networks restrict device self-discovery over a wireless connection. If this is the
case, make sure your computer is connected to the network using an Ethernet cable.
To access the meter through self-discovery:
1. Connect the meter’s Ethernet port to the LAN.
2. Start Windows Explorer.
3. Click Network.
The connected network devices display.
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