Software updates
In order to guarantee the full functionality and reliable
operation of the charger, the latest software must
always be installed.
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Select and confirm option for automatic software
update.
On The charger checks whether software up-
dates are available and downloads them auto-
matically.
The installation can then be started directly or
postponed to a later time.
Off The charger checks whether software up-
dates are available and displays a corresponding
message. The download can then be started
manually.
Once the download is complete, the installation
can then be started directly or postponed to a
later time.
If an Internet connection with the charger cannot
be established, software updates can also be down-
loaded manually via the web address in the E-Per-
formance area at https://www.porsche.com and in-
stalled via the web application.
Selecting a Network
Select the option for connecting to a home network.
The option can be skipped with Skip. Then, no con-
nection is established to a home network. When the
charger is connected to an existing home network,
advanced functions and information are available.
Connection is possible via WiFi or a powerline com-
munication network (PLC network). If no home net-
work is available, a hotspot can be set up on the
charger.
Information
Public WiFi networks without password protection
are not supported and cannot be used.
Connection via WiFi
1. Select the WiFi option.
2. Select the home network from the list of de-
tected WiFi networks.
3. Enter and confirm the password.
Connection via PLC pairing button
1. Select the PLC pairing button option.
2. Start the connection setup process on the PLC
modem. Confirm by pressing OK on the charger.
Once the setup is connected, confirm with Con-
nect.
The connection to the PLC network is es-
tablished.
If a connection to the PLC network is established, the
symbol is displayed in the status bar.
Connection via PLC security code
A device on which the control software for the PLC
network is installed must be used for this method.
1. To establish a connection to a PLC network us-
ing the security code, select PLC security code.
The security code appears on the display.
2. Enter the security code in the relevant menu of
the control software for the PLC network in order
to integrate the charger into the PLC network.
The connection to the PLC network is es-
tablished.
If a connection to the PLC network is established, the
symbol is displayed in the status bar.
Information
PLC characteristics:
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Separate interfaces to the vehicle and to the
infrastructure
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PLC according to IEEE P1901
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Home Plug AV
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Encryption: 128-bit AES
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Frequency band: 2-30 MHz
User Profiles (Pairing PorscheID)
When the charger is paired to your Porsche ID, infor-
mation about the charger and the charging processes
can be displayed in My Porsche or in the Porsche
Connect app.
To pair the charger with your Porsche ID:
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Call up the website specified on the display on
the charger in the browser on your device and
enter the user code.
– or –
Scan the QR code displayed on the charger. You
can scan the QR code in the following ways:
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Using the Porsche Connect app (My Ac-
count > Charging cables & devices > Scan
QR code).
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Using the camera on your device (iOS 11 or
higher, different for Android).
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Using an app for scanning QR codes.
When the charger has been paired successfully, the
Setup assistant moves on to the next step.
Setup
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