Frequently Asked Questions - Pitney Bowes DM125 Operator's Manual

The system communicates to PB data server via FTP, reference port details below.
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The system uses Port 53 for DNS lookup.
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Requirements for Firewall Access
It is recommended that you connect your meter to the internet through a firewall. If your network does not
allow unrestricted outbound access you can provide access to Pitney Bowes' servers adding the Pitney
Bowes servers to your exception list. Refer to

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of FTP is used by the System, Active or Passive?
FTP may be used if the preferred method, HTTPS is not desired. The PC Meter Connect desktop
application will default to FTP "Passive" mode, but you can change the protocol to "Active" if necessary
using the Internet Settings menu from the PC Meter Connect desktop application .
To access the Internet Settings menu from PC Meter Connect, select File > Internet Settings.
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