Establishing a connection to the device
Establishing a connection to
the device
To enable access to the Web Application of the en-
ergy manager, a connection must be established be-
tween your device (PC, tablet or smartphone) and the
energy manager. For an overview of all connection
options, g Refer to chapter "5. Selecting a network
connection" on page 58.
e
Select the connection type suitable for the pre-
vailing signal strength and availability.
Redirecting to Web Application
Information
Depending on which browser you are using, the Web
Application may not open immediately. Instead, a no-
tice regarding the browser's security settings may be
displayed first.
1. In the browser warning message that appears,
select Advanced.
2. In the next dialogue box, select Add exception.
The SSL certificate is confirmed and the
Web Application opens.
WiFi
There are two options for a WiFi connection:
–
hotspot:
The energy manager has a wireless access point
(hotspot), which is password-protected and re-
quires manual login. A WiFi-capable end device
can connect to the hotspot and then access the
Web Application of the energy manager.
–
WiFi network via WPS function:
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The energy manager can be paired with an exist-
ing home network, e.g. network router, using the
WPS function, without entering a password.
Web Application Opening via hotspot
b The energy manager is switched on. The energy
manager automatically enables its WiFi hotspot.
1. If WiFi status does not flash or light up blue,
press the WiFi button on the energy manager.
2. On your device, press the network or WiFi icon
on the taskbar or notification panel.
3. Select your WiFi network from the list. The name
of the WiFi network is the same as the SSID in
the letter containing access data, and is shown
as HEM-#######.
4. Select button Connect.
5. Enter the security code. The security code is
shown as WiFi PSK in the letter containing your
access data.
The connection to the WiFi network is es-
tablished.
Note: In the Windows 10 operating system,
you are first asked to enter the router PIN.
Select the link Establish connection with
PLC security code and then enter the key.
6. Open your browser.
7. Enter the IP address of the energy manager in
the address bar of your browser: 192.168.9.11
– or –
Enter the DNS address of the energy manager
in the address bar of your browser: https://por-
sche.hem
g Refer to the Porsche Home Energy Manager Oper-
ating Manual.
Open Web Application via WiFi (WPS func-
tion)
1. Press the WPS button on the network router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the
energy manager.
3. Select the appropriate network in the router set-
tings and find out the IP address of the energy
manager.
4. Enter the IP address of the energy manager in
the address bar of your browser.
g Refer to the Porsche Home Energy Manager Oper-
ating Manual.
Information
Some routers offer the option of accessing the Web
Application using the host name Porsche-HEM (e.g.
via https://porsche-hem/).
Ethernet
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the energy man-
ager (port ETH0).
2. Select the appropriate network in the router set-
tings and find out the IP address of the energy
manager.
3. Enter the IP address of the energy manager in
the address bar of your browser.
PLC client
The energy manager can be integrated in a PLC net-
work as a client.
Note: For this, you will need a PLC modem with
HomePlug standard (not included in the scope of
delivery).