FP PostBase User manual

This simple PostBase installation guide allows you to easily connect your
postage meter to the internet. This document will guide you through the
steps of the wizard. If you are a medium to large organisation then please
refer to the “PostBase Installation Guide - Advanced corporate version for IT
system administrators
Further installation videos are available on our dedicated YouTube support
channel - Simply visit www.youtube.com and search for FPTVUK
lso check our website which is being constantly updated with new support
information www.fpmailing.co.uk

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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Assembling your PostBase
3. Connecting your PostBase
4. Installing your PostBase
Introduction
The PostBase franking machine needs a connection to the Francotyp-Postalia
server in order that it can download funds and data. To achieve this you will need
to connect the PostBase to a spare connection on your modem router using the
network cable provided. You can also connect it to a spare network port if your
business has one (be aware that you may have to check with your IT support that
the network port is live).
FP can also supply a WIFI adapter for your PostBase. If you have
purchased the WIFI adapter then please refer to the WIFI Configuration
Guide before continuing the PostBase installation.
ssembling your PostBase
Caution! When you move PostBase from a cold environment (i.e. below
10 °C / 50 ° ): Unpack the PostBase and wait at least 2 hours before
connecting PostBase. PostBase requires this period to adapt to the ambient conditions.
Choose an installation site with the following
ambient conditions:
– room temperature: 15 °C to 35 °C
(59 °F to 95 °F)
– no direct sunlight
– power socket in the immediate vicinity
– network/modem router connection with internet
access
Place PostBase on a firm, level, low vibration and
horizontal base.
Cont...

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Connecting the scale platform, hand feed tray and catch tray:
If you have purchased the PostBase feeder then please connect as shown below:

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Connecting your PostBase
Modem router
Feeder connection (if purchased)
Connects to desktop PC’s and laptops
Plug the power cable into the franking machine’s power connection. Then plug the power cable into the power socket.

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Installing your PostBase
Before switching PostBase on...
Please ensure you have connected the
PostBase via Network cable to a live
modem router, network port or switch.
Turn PostBase on: Press the PostBase
button.
The display lighting and button illumination
switch on. PostBase performs a self test
and then starts the installation procedure.
The first step of the installation wizard will ask you for your desired language
selection. The PostBase will then try to connect to the FP network automatically to
download its software and your settings. If this is unsuccessful then follow the next
steps:
You will then be asked whether you
want to use an Ethernet or Modem
based connection. Please select
Ethernet

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For an Ethernet connection, you will
next be asked whether ‘DHCP’ con-
nections can be used in your network
or not. Using DHCP simplifies the con-
figuration and so we recommend this
if possible.
Most home and small offices will have
DHCP enabled. With this in mind,
please select ‘DHCP = enabled’
Most home and small offices do not
have Proxy server—please select
‘Proxy—disabled’
Finally, before saving the information,
a summary will be shown of all the
entries.
Check these through before selecting
‘S VE ’.

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The PostBase franking machine
must restart before the settings
will become active. Touch
‘C ONTINUE ’ to restart it and test
the connection.
PostBase will now continue its
installation routine....
If the machine cannot make a connection, the wizard will reappear after reboot-
ing your PostBase. In this case, you should first check the connections and then
the settings you have entered. You can also check the settings with your IT system
administrator. You may need to refer to the “PostBase Installation Guide -
Advanced corporate version for IT system administrators .
YOU WILL NEED TO ENTER YOUR MACHINE SPECIFIC R-PIN
NUMBER INTO THE MACHINE WHEN PROMPTED, THIS CAN
BE FOUND IN YOUR FP WELCOME PACK.

To help us improve our service to you, please provide any feedback on the
installation of your PostBase machine to [e-mail]
Not s:
Francotyp-Postalia Ltd
74 Questor
Powdermill Lane
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1EF
Version 1.3 (27/08/2013)