Establishing a Direct Connection via Ethernet

Requirements:

  • The product must be commissioned.

  • An end device (e.g. computer) with an Ethernet interface must be available.

  • The product must be connected directly to the end device.

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

  • The personal SMA Grid Guard code of the Installer must be available for the changing of grid-relevant settings after completion of the first ten operating hours or of the installation assistant (see "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-Solar.com).

IP address of the inverter

  1. Standard inverter IP address for direct connection via Ethernet: 169.254.12.3

Procedure:

  1. Open the web browser of your end device, enter the IP address 169.254.12.3 in the address bar and press the enter key.

  2. Web browser signals a security vulnerability

    After the IP address has been confirmed by pressing the enter key, a message might appear indicating that the connection to the user interface of the inverter is not secure. SMA Solar Technology AG guarantees that calling up the user interface is secure.

    1. Continue loading the user interface.
  • The login page of the user interface opens.
Establishing a Connection via WLAN in the Local Network
Establishing a Connection via Ethernet in the local network