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ITRON FC200
USER GUIDE
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Summary of Contents for Intercel eSAM ITRON FC200

  • Page 1 ITRON FC200 USER GUIDE www.intercel.com.au...
  • Page 2 Itron and the eSAM modem to function together reliably. To follow this guide you will need an FC200, an eSAM modem, a SIM card and a computer with an Ethernet jack. If you have any queries regarding the eSAM, please contact Intercel technical support at intercel@intercel.com.au.
  • Page 3 This guide will walk you through configuring your eSAM modem to work with the FC200. 1. Use your web browser to connect to the eSAM. By default, this can be done by connecting your computer to the eSAM’s Ethernet port and entering the IP Address http://192.168.1.1 into your web browser.
  • Page 4 3. Once logged in, you must change the gateway IP address of the eSAM to match the IP Address range of the FC200. The IP of the FC200 cannot be changed. From 192.168.8.1 To 192.168.1.1 Open the Network > LAN screen and change the IP1 value to 192.168.1.1/24 Press Save.
  • Page 5 5. Now we must configure the DHCP range of the eSAM. When Ethernet devices, like the FC200, connect to the modem they will be assigned an IP address from within this range. In this case, the FC200 requires us to enter this range manually.
  • Page 6 Enter the following settings for our port forwarding rule: Protocol: All Original Address Type: interface Interface: modem Original Port: 5001 Mapping Address 192.168.1.20 Mapping Port: 5001 Press the Save button, and this rule will now appear in the forwarding table...
  • Page 7 7. Next, we should assign the APN information for the SIM card. These settings must match those provided by your mobile ISP, or the SIM card will not function properly. Open the ‘Network > Modem’ Window Select ‘Mod’ to modify your current Modem Settings Enter the APN Provided by your mobile provider, and the Username and Password if required by your ISP.
  • Page 8 Please note that in areas of poor reception, or when using a VPN-enabled SIM card, it may take a minute for the modem to connect to the cellular network. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact technical support at intercel@intercel.com.au...
  • Page 9 This part of the guide will walk you through configuring the FC200. 1. Open the Windows OS of the FC200 2. Navigate to Start > Settings > Network/Dial-up...
  • Page 10 3. Select the connection PCI-SMSC111, this is the interface we will use to set the IP Address for the FC200, Assign a static IP to the FC200. This will ensure that the IP of the FC200 will not change, and so the port forwarding rule will remain effective.
  • Page 11 4. Click OK to save the settings. When the battery is disconnected the IP address is not retained. In this case the FC200 cannot run out of battery or power down to a flat battery. 5. Once completed the connection between the eSAM and FC200 handheld will be reliable. We can now upload data and test the connection.
  • Page 12 33 Glenvale Crescent Mulgrave VIC 3170 Australia intercel@intercel.com.au +61 (0) 3 9239 2000...