Establishing a Direct Connection via Ethernet

Requirements:

  • The product must be commissioned.

  • A smart device (e.g. laptop) with an Ethernet interface must be available.

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

  • The respective latest version of one of the following web browsers must be installed on the smart device: Chrome, Edge, Firefox 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 10 operating hours or of the installation assistant. You can request the SMA Grid Guard code via the Online Service Center.

IP address of the inverter

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

Procedure:

  1. Open the web browser of your smart device and enter the IP address 169.254.12.3 in the address bar.

  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.
  • The login page of the user interface opens.
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