Abstract: A protective relay having an embedded web server to allow communication with a remote device having a standard web browser package. The relay can receive and transmit HTML files according to the HTTP protocol over a communications network. The relay can receive commands from the remote device, and can generate and return requested data to the remote device.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a utility substation is provided. The system for monitoring a utility substation includes monitoring equipment connected to a utility substation for monitoring operating conditions of the utility substation. The monitoring equipment is connected to an application service provider through a first communication network. One or more network interface devices are connected to the application service provider by a second communication network, which may be the same communication network as the first communication network. The one or more network interface devices receive notification of operating conditions of the utility substation monitored by the monitoring equipment through the application service provider.