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Private Network Requirements & Setup Guide

This guide covers network requirements and installation procedures for Edge devices deployed on company private networks. It is specifically for installations using existing network infrastructure rather than GSM routers.

Network Requirements

Internal Incoming

  • Ports 80 & 443 for chargepoint websocket connections

Internal Outgoing

  • Port 502 for Modbus TCP (if used)
  • Ports 80 & 443 for chargepoint web interface access

External Outgoing

  • Ports 80 & 443 to *.evc-net.com for backoffice connection

Required Services

Edge, as a Linux-based controller, requires standard network services including NTP, DNS, and DHCP.

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Chargepoints use FTP with the backoffice for firmware updates and diagnostic downloads. Ports used by this protocol may vary.

Network rules overview

Installation on Private Networks

Connecting Chargers to Edge

Two connection methods are available:

  1. Configure chargepoints to connect to ws://edge.lan (requires mDNS enabled)
  2. Use the Edge's static IP address if mDNS is unavailable

Static DHCP Configuration

Static IPs cannot be directly set on Edge. Instead, configure a static DHCP lease on the router using the Edge's MAC address, found in EdgeManager's Settings tab.

Edge settings showing MAC address

Pre-Installation Checklist

  1. location supports:
    1. DHCP with mDNS enabled
    2. Static DHCP lease if no mDNS is enabled.
  2. Edge can establish outbound connections on ports 80 (HTTP), 443 (HTTPS), 21 (FTP), 53 (DNS), 123 (NTP)
  3. Chargers are permitted to connect to Edge (Port 80)
  4. Edge can connect to Modbus TCP devices (Port 502)
  5. Clear troubleshooting responsibilities defined
  6. Installation process documented and shared with stakeholders

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