Establishing a Connection via Ethernet in the local network

Access addresses of the product

To connect a web browser to the product, the serial number of the product must be available. The serial number is part of the access addresses of the product.

  1. Access address for Apple and Linux systems: SMA[serial number].local (e.g. SMA0123456789.local)
  2. Access address for Windows and Android systems: https://SMA[serial number] (e.g. https://SMA0123456789)

Requirements:

  • The product must be connected to the local network via a network cable (e.g. via a router).

  • The IPv4 protocol must be used.

  • An end device (e.g. computer or tablet PC) must be available.

  • The end device must be in the same local network as the product.

  • The respective latest version of one of the following web browsers must be installed: Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.

  • JavaScript must be enabled in the web browser of the end device.

  • DHCP must be enabled for the network terminal of the product to which the end device is connected.

Procedure:

  1. Open the web browser of your end device, enter the access address of the product in the address line of the web browser and press the enter key.

  2. Web browser signals a security vulnerability

    After the IP address has been entered, a message might appear indicating that the connection to the user interface of the product is not secure. SMA Solar Technology AG guarantees the security of the user interface.

    1. Continue loading the user interface (scroll to bottom and click proceed/advance).
  • The login page of the user interface opens after a few seconds.
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