Types of Gateway Networks
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Gateway with Remote Access
To view power system performance data on a remote computer using the
Internet from any location, you must connect the Gateway to a router and
change your router firewall settings to allow “port forwarding.” Port
forwarding enables a computer from an external IP address (elsewhere on
the Internet) to view Gateway data. Port forwarding allows you to specify
Figure 1-7
Wired Network Without Router
Figure 1-8
Wireless Network Without Router
Important:
Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8 are “Ad-Hoc” networks that do not
allow access to the Internet. For more information, see “Configuring Wireless
Mode” on page 3–12.
Important:
The wired connections shown in Figure 1-3, Figure 1-5 and
Figure 1-7 are required for initial system configuration.
Xanbus cable
Inverter
Gateway
Home computer
with Widget
Ethernet connection
Crossover cable is
required for the
Gateway-to-computer
connection.
Xanbus cable
Inverter
Gateway
Home computer
with Widget
Wireless Internet Protocol connection
