Frequently asked questions (continued)
Does my meter's Constant Connection use "active" or "passive" FTP?
When the meter connects to certain Pitney Bowes Data Center servers,
it uses "active" FTP.
Does the meter's Constant Connection support static and dynamic
addressing? If so, how can I configure the IP addressing?
Your meter supports both dynamic (Table 1) and static (Table 2) IP
addressing. The IP address is defaulted to automatic addressing from a
DHCP Server. To view or change your IP addressing, follow these steps
(depending on the type of IP addressing your network uses):
Press the Options key.
Press the Page Down key twice.
Select Connect-Data Center.
Select LAN Settings.
If your network uses dynamic IP addressing:
Verify Get IP is set to Auto.
Press the Home key to return to the Mail Run Screen.
If your network uses static IP addressing:
Your network admin will need to provide you with an IP address, Subnet
Mask, and Default Gateway for you to enter into the meter. Once you
have those piece of information:
Select Get IP.
Select Manually.
Select IP.
Enter the IP value determined by your network administrator.
Select Accept IP Addr to continue.
Select Sub.
Enter the Sub value determined by your network administrator.
Select Accept Sub Addr to continue.
Select Gwy.
Enter the Gwy value determined by your network administrator
Select Accept Gwy Addr to continue.
Press the Home key to return to the Mail Run Screen.
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