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IP Network Configuration and Routers

1. General Parameters

Subnet or 4G Routers

When an internet connection is available locally, it is not necessary to use a 4G router with a SIM card.

However, it is recommended to create a subnet to connect all Climkit devices (Gateway, RS485 converters, EV chargers, etc.).

When there is only the Climkit gateway, it is not necessary to create a subnet. It can be directly connected to the local router.

Always assign the subnet router a different IP address than that of the local internet router. For example, if the local router uses the address 192.168.1.1, then configure the subnet router with the address 192.168.2.1 or 192.168.0.1.

Static IP Address

Some devices require a static IP address to be able to communicate with each other:

  • The Gateway when used with electric vehicle chargers. By convention, its IP address ends with .10 (e.g., 192.168.2.10).
  • The RS485/Ethernet Converter when used with RFID readers or Modbus meters.
  • Another Ethernet or Wifi device such as the Shelly Meter-relay.

See the routers below for configuration.

2. Teltonika - TRB140 LTE

The Teltonika TRB140 LTE is commonly used as a 4G router.

Setting a Static IP Address

In a browser, connect to the router using its default IP address 192.168.2.1 and its credentials (default = admin/admin01). In the left menu, navigate to:

  • Status > Network > LAN > DHCP Leases.
  • Copy the MAC address of the device for which you want to set a static IP address.
  • Go to: Network > LAN > Local Network Settings and click on the small pencil ✏️ to proceed with the modification.
  • Under Add Lease, enter a name (e.g., shelly_1 or climkit_gateway) and click Add.
  • Choose an unused IP address between 192.168.2.10 and 192.168.2.99.
  • Paste the MAC address of the device.
  • Click on Save & Apply. The address can then be modified/removed under Network > LAN > Static Lease.
  • Restart the device or router for the changes to take effect.

Modifying SIM Card Settings

  • APN
  • PIN Code

3. Ensuring Connection to the RMS System

If the connection to the RMS (Remote Management System) does not occur automatically, ensure that this is properly configured in the router.

This step can be done once the router is successfully connected to the network. It can be executed if the router is already registered in the RMS system.

To ensure that the router is properly configured for connection to the RMS:

  1. Connect to the same network as the router.
  2. Access the router's web page (usually, 192.168.2.1) with the credentials available on the platform.
  3. Navigate to Services -> Cloud Solutions -> RMS.
  4. The “RMS Settings” parameters must be:
    1. Connection Type: Enabled
    2. Hostname: rms.teltonika-networks.com
    3. Port: 15009
  5. The status must be:
    1. Management status: Enabled
    2. Connection state: Connected
  6. If the status is not “Connected”, click the “Reconnect” button at the top of the page.

4. TL-R470T+

The TP-Link TL-R470T+ is generally used as a subnet router.

Refer to the manual for information on how to modify its settings and set a static IP address.

Useful link: Router Manual

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