Configuring basic Ethernet settings using the webpages

Use the meter webpages to configure the IPv4 and IPv6 network settings for the meter.

Prerequisites:

Refer to Restoration of temporarily disabled configuration settings in webpages to know availability of these features on your meter model.
MAC address is available only in latest firmware versions for the following meter models:
- PM5560 / PM5562 / PM5562MC / PM5563 / PM5580 meter models: 4.0.0 or later
- PM5570 / PM5660 / PM5760 meter models: 6.0.0 or later
- PM5650 meter model: 4.10.0 or later
- PM5561 meter model: 12.0.0 or later
- PM5661 / PM5761 meter models: 14.0.0 or later
IPv6 support is available only in PM5560 / PM5563 / PM5580 meter models with firmware version 4.5.0 or later.
IPv4 and IPv6 address, IPv4 subnet mask, IPv4 and IPv6 gateway, IPv6 global address. If you do not have these details, contact your local network administrator.
Login credentials for the webpages.

To configure basic Ethernet settings using the webpages:

Log in to the meter webpages.

NOTE: Until you configure other Ethernet connection settings, you can connect to the meter using its default IPv4 address or its IPv6 link local address, or by using self-discovery over Ethernet by double-clicking the meter’s network icon.
Based on your meter firmware version, click Settings > Ethernet Settings OR click Settings > Communication > Ethernet Settings.
Modify the Ethernet setup parameters as required.

Click Save changes or Apply Changes to send and save the new settings to the meter.

Parameter	Description
MAC Address	Displays the meter’s factory-programmed MAC address. This information is read-only and cannot be changed.
IPv4 Acquisition Mode	Controls how the meter obtains its IPv4 address: DHCP: The meter acquires its IP address from your network’s DHCP server. NOTE: Fully qualified domain names are not supported. The device name / MAC address is not automatically sent to a DNS server when a DHCP request is sent. In order to use device name / MAC address instead of IP address, your IT administrator must manually add the device name / MAC address to the DNS. BOOTp: Uses Bootstrap Protocol. Stored: The meter uses the IPv4 address, subnet mask, and gateway that you manually enter. Default: Uses `85.16` as the first two values of the IP address, then convert the last two hexadecimal values of the MAC address to decimal for the last two values. Example: MAC address = `00:80:67:82:B8:C8` Default IP address = `85.16.184.200`
Enable IPv4	Allows you to enable or disable IPv4.
IPv4 Address	The IPv4 address of your meter.
IPv4 Subnet Mask	The IPv4 subnet mask of your network.
IPv4 Default Gateway	The IPv4 gateway address of your network.
Enable IPv6	Allows you to enable or disable IPv6.
IPv6 Acquisition Mode	Controls how the meter obtains its IPv6 address: Stored: You can configure the IPv6 global address and IPv6 gateway address. Before configuration, default values are available when the router is connected. The link local address depends on the MAC ID of the meter. Default: The router assigns the IPv6 global address and IPv6 gateway address. These values are read-only. The link local address depends on the MAC ID of meter.
IPv6 Link Local Address	Used for communication between nodes on the same link. This address is uniquely assigned based on the MAC ID of the meter. NOTE: The IPv6 link-local address is read-only and cannot be configured. Example: `FE80::280:67FF:FE92:8B7C` (`FE80:0000:0000:0000:0280:67FF:FE92:B703`)
IPv6 Global Address	Assigned for communication across the Internet or large-scale networks. Example: `2001:db8::8a2e:370:7334` (`2001:0db8:0000:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334`)
IPv6 Gateway	The IPv6 gateway address of your network. Example: `2001:db8::8a2e:370:7334` (`2001:0db8:0000:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334`)