Access addresses for the product in the local network
DHCP Server is recommended
The DCHP server automatically assigns the appropriate network settings to your nodes in the local network. A manual network configuration is therefore not necessary. In a local network, the Internet router is usually the DHCP server. If the IP addresses in the local network are to be assigned dynamically, DHCP must be activated in the Internet router (see the Internet router manual). In order to receive the same IP address by the internet router after a restart, set the MAC address binding.
In networks where no DHCP server is active, proper IP addresses must be assigned from the free address pool of the network segment to all network participants to be integrated during commissioning.
Communication disturbances in the local network
The IP address range 192.168.12.0 to 192.168.12.255 is occupied for communication amongst SMA products and for direct access to SMA products.
Communication problems might occur if this IP address range is used in the local network.
- Do not use the IP address range 192.168.12.0 to 192.168.12.255 in the local network.
The product has no Wi-Fi module.
A connection via Wi-Fi is only possible with a Wi-Fi stick.
- SMA Solar Technology AG recommends Ethernet for a stable network connection.
Requirements:
You have administrator rights on your smart terminal device (e.g. laptop).
If the product is connected to a local network (e.g., via a router or cellular phone), the product will receive a new IP address. Depending on the type of configuration, the new IP address will be assigned automatically by the DHCP server (router) or manually by you.
Information: Upon completion of the configuration, the product can only be reached via the listed access addresses in the local network:
Generally applicable access address: IP address manually assigned or assigned by the DHCP server (router) (identification via network scanner software or network configuration of the router).
Access address: https://[IP address]/login (e.g. https://12.345.678.910/login)
If this is not possible, a permanent, static second IP address is configured on the Ethernet interface. This IP address is 192.168.124.123. To do so, you must manually configure your smart terminal device (e.g. laptop) to an IP address in the same address space and with the same subnet mask. For example, the address 192.168.124.100 and the subnet mask 255.255.255.0.