Installing the Communication Device on the DM60

Install the Communication device to add postage funds or download software updates to your franking machine.

You are not connecting using our newest device. We recommend that you upgrade for free to our latest connection device, SmartLink™.

SmartLink™ connects your franking machine to your LAN (Local Area Network) via an ethernet cable or WiFi. It enables you to add postage and perform data uploads with speed and ease, as well as access postage rates and software updates automatically by connecting your franking machine digitally to Pitney Bowes.

Order and install a SmartLink™ device

1. Connect the Communication Device to your internet source. Be sure to connect to an active network port. Do not use a port in a computer to connect to your network.
2. Plug the power adapter into the Communication Device and into an electrical outlet. The LED light on the left is lit yellow when it is on.
3. After 45 seconds, the right LED light will blink orange.
4. Connect the franking machine to the Communication Device with the USB Cable.
5. Connect the franking machine to a power outlet.
6. Approximately 10 seconds after the franking machine completes its start-up routine, the message Meter connected to internet - Press Enter appears. The LED on the right changes from blinking orange to blinking green.
7. Press Enter/Yes. The device is now ready for use.

Special Network Settings

This section is required only if your network requires special settings, such as static IP addresses or Proxy server IDs. These settings will need to be added to the Communication Device. Consult your IT specialist to determine if this is necessary. Follow instructions exactly in the sequence shown below.

If you need to set up the Communication Device to use WiFi, see Installing the DM60 with a Communication Device connected through WiFi, or view the Pitney Bowes Communication Device Installation Guide.

1. Remove the power lead from the rear of the franking machine.
2. Be sure that the Communication Device is:
   • Connected to an active internet port.
   • Is receiving power.
   • The LEDs on the right are blinking in an orange and/or green pattern.
3. On a computer that is connected to the same network or router as the Communication Device, download the setup software to your computer:
   1. PC software
   2. Mac software
4. Save the pbSmartLAN software to your computer, then open and run it.
5. Select Setup for Network Cable Connection.
6. Select Search.
7. Select the Communication Device from the list. If you need a password enter MnDqr7.
8. Select Next.
9. Select assign IP address.
10. Fill the following fields:
    • IP address.
    • Subnet mask.
    • Default gateway.
    • Primary DNS address.
11. Select Next.
12. Verify the information and select Submit.
13. Unplug the power and the network leads from the Communication Device.
14. Plug in only the power lead to the Communication Device.
15. The Ethernet port will turn yellow and stay lit for 45 seconds, then it will turn yellow and green.
16. Plug the network lead into the Communication Device.
17. It will then change to yellow and green and orange will be alternate flashing, then after a short time it will go to yellow and orange flashing.
18. Plug the USB cable from the franking machine into the Communication Device.
19. The Ethernet port will turn to yellow and green.

If the LEDs do not change to the correct colour at any time, see Troubleshooting connection issues with the Communication Device on the DM60.