Configuring communication with Fixed Network

This section describes how to configure Itron Analytics to perform two-way communication with the Fixed Network collection system when they are installed in different domains. When you select this function from the Customer Service dashboard, the following events occur within the Itron Analytics component pieces.

  • The dashboard calls the MeterCommService web service, which is running in IIS on the Itron Analytics web application server. This service call is configured automatically during the Itron Analytics installation process.
  • The MeterCommService web service calls the Fixed Network ODCR service. There are various options for authenticating this web service call, and additional configuration is required during post-installation to set up this call.

Important! Fixed Network supports three types of authentication: Windows, Certificate, and Basic. However, Itron Analytics only supports Windows and Certificate authentication. The Fixed Network User Services web service interface must be configured to use Certificate authentication in this scenario. Certificate mapping provides security across the two domains.

To Configure On-Demand Read for Fixed Network:

  1. Run certmgr.msc.

  2. In Personal store, double-click the certificate.

  3. In Details, copy the Thumbprint.

  4. Use this value on the Fixed Network Integration page. For more information, see Editing Fixed Network web service client settings.