Information
Definition
Networking refers to the physical and wireless communication arrangements that connect chargers to local systems, gateways or backend platforms. It is normally considered alongside site connectivity, router/modem configuration, signal availability and ongoing remote support.
Why it matters
Reliable networking is essential for authorisation, monitoring, updates, reporting, payments and managed charging. For UK users, it affects whether a charger can remain connected reliably for authorisation, payments, diagnostics and software updates.
References
Standards and regulations
Open Charge Point Protocol
Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is the open protocol used for communication between EV charge points and charging station management systems. It supports authorisation, transactions, remote monitoring, diagnostics, smart charging and interoperability between hardware and backend platforms.