By default, eGauge meters are set to obtain an IP address from a network via DHCP. If there is no LAN available at the installation location you can still directly connect to the meter with a computer to access settings or data. The instructions in this guide assume that the eGauge is set to DHCP and will be assigned its fallback IP address of: 192.168.1.88. Meters that have been set to use Static IP information will need different IP settings than are suggested in this guide.
Ethernet direct connect for Advanced Users:
Step 1: Connect a computer directly to the EG4xxx/EG3xxx Ethernet port.
Step 2: Set the following static IPv4 properties on the Ethernet adapter used to access the eGauge:
IP Address: 192.168.1.11
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Step 3: Connect to the eGauge interface using a web browser. Enter the device hostname, default IP of 192.168.1.88, or current static IP (if set) in the browser address bar. Note that a different IP address may need to be used on the computer if the eGauge's static IP address is not in the 192.168.1.xxx range.
For more detailed instructions refer to the section below that corresponds to your connection type:
Step 1: Connect a computer directly to the Ethernet port of the eGauge.
Step 2: Open the Control Panel by clicking on the Start Menu and typing 'control panel in the search bar. Click on the Control panel icon:
Step 3: Once in the Control Panel, click Network and Internet:
Step 4: Click Network and Sharing Center:
Step 5: Click Change adapter settings seen to the left:
Step 6: Disable any network connections you are not using to connect to the eGauge by right-clicking them and choosing Disable. This should be done for all wireless adapters when connected via Ethernet to the eGauge. Don't forget to re-enable them when you're finished accessing the eGauge!
Step 7: Right click the adapter you will be using to connect to the eGauge and choose Properties. Some computers may have more than one Ethernet adapter installed, so make sure you're using the correct one.
Step 8: In the Properties window, click the item listed as Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click the Properties button.
Step 9: If Use the following IP address already contains values, write these down as they will be overwritten.
Step 10: Click the radio button that says Use the following IP address and enter the following values: IP address: 192.168.1.88 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Step 11: Click OK to save the changes and then click Close to close the properties window. To verify settings, right-click again on the adapter that was modified and choose Status and then Details. Look to see that IPv4 Address matches 192.168.1.11.
Step 12: Access the eGauge interface at http://192.168.1.88 using a web browser. When through accessing the eGauge, revert any adapter properties that you have changed during this process.
Tested on Sonoma 14.1.2
Step 1: Connect your computer cdrectly to the eGauge meter Ethernet port.
Step 2: Click on the WiFi icon in the upper right of the screen and turn off Wifi.
Step 3: Click the Apple menu and choose System Settings.
Step 4: Click Network
Step 5: Click Ethernet, then Details
Step 6: Choose TCP/IP from the list to the Left
Step 7: For Configure IPv4 and set the fields as shown below, then click OK to save the settings:
Step 8: Launch a web browser and enter the eGauge meter's IP address in the address bar to connect: 192.168.1.88
EG42xx model meters have a built-in WiFi Access point function that can be used to connect to the user interface wirelessly. The steps in this guide are intended to be used to connect to a meter that is not already connected to a WiFi network. Note that activating the Access Point will cause the meter to disconnect from any existing WiFi networks it was previously connected to.
Follow the steps below to connect:
Step 1: Press the eGauge Toggle Switch to display the Main Menu on the LCD.
Step 2: Move the switch to highlight Settings and press to enter the settings menu.
Step 3: Move the switch to highlight Wireless and press to enter the wireless settings menu.
Step 4: Move the switch to highlight Setup via AP and press to activate the eGauge Access Point.
The AP will remain active for 60 minutes (3600 seconds). If you wait longer than this time frame to connect, you'll need to repeat the previous steps to reactivate the AP.
Step 5: Use your laptop or mobile device Wifi connection to connect to the AP displayed on the eGauge LCD screen.
Step 6: After you connect to the eGauge Wifi AP, your browser should launch automatically showing the device login screen. Enter the owner account login credentials found on the label affixed to the side of your meter, and click Sign in to access the eGauge meter interface.
Information for Samsung Mobile devices
If you're connecting using a Samsung Mobile device, you may have to follow some additional steps to connect. For more details see: EG42xx Connectivity for Samsung