Networking Setup; Overview - GE WattStation Installation And User Manual

o Routing Network/Host IP address. Traffic to this IP address will be routed via the
o Routing Netmask. Subnet to use for the Network/Host.
o Routing Gateway. Routing Gateway to be used for the Network/Host.
o Routing Table choices: No Action, Add, Delete
o Routing Interface choices: eth0, eth1 for wired or wireless table entry, respectively
Tables for either the wired or wireless port can be built by entering the host and gateway
IP addresses and subnet mask, and by selecting Add and the appropriate port. The routing
tables can be viewed by going to the Home screen and then clicking on Network TS
(Trouble-Shooting).
WiFi Network Name
•
In order to use WiFi you must not only enable it but you must enter a WiFi network name,
also known as SSID.
WiFi Security
•
These common WiFi security options are supported:
o None. This is open, unsecured WiFi. It is available for ease of installation and
o WEP 64-bit. This setting requires entry of a 10 digit hexadecimal key. Hexadecimal
o WEP 128-bit. This setting requires entry of a 26 digit hexadecimal key.
o WPA-PSK (TKIP). This setting is more secure than WPA and uses TKIP encryption. It
o WPA2-PSK (AES). This setting is the most secure and uses AES encryption. It also
Primary Interface
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This setting tells the WattStation which port to use as the primary interface for connection
to the GE WattStation Connect. Note that Modbus function will use the wired port unless
directed otherwise by the configuration setting on its page.

5 Networking Setup

5.1 Overview

The GE WattStation utilizes network LAN and Internet technologies to connect charging units to
GE's dedicated EVSE environment. This environment allows for monitoring, billing, and other future
services from a central location. This service does require a dedicated connection to the Internet.
Depending on how your WattStation was configured at the factory the following connectivity
options are available.
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Routing Gateway.
debugging but it is not recommended that you operate your WattStation over open
and unsecured WiFi.
digits are 0 – 9 and A – F.
requires entry of an 8 to 63 character passphrase.
requires entry of an 8 to 63 character passphrase. Some routers set to WPA2
encryption do not respond fast enough for DHCP clients to avoid taking an IP address
from the autoIP range. If this happens, try reserving an IP address in your router if it
supports this feature, or use static addressing, or use another encryption mode.
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