Procedure:
1. Tap on the enclosure lid of the Connection Unit and continue to switch up to the message
E-IP:
xxx.xxx.xx
.
2. Read off the displayed IP address for the direct connection via Ethernet and either remember it
or write it down.
3. Open the web browser of your device, enter the IP address in the address line of the web
browser and press the enter key.
4.
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 guarantees that calling up the user interface is secure.
• Continue loading the user interface.
☑ The login page of the user interface opens.
5. Log into the user interface (see Section 5.2, page 22).
5.1.3
Establishing a Connection via Ethernet in the local
network
New IP address for connecting with a local network
If the inverter is connected to a local network via a network cable (e.g. via a router), the
inverter 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. Upon
completion of the configuration, the inverter is only reachable via this new IP address or the
alternative addresses.
Access addresses of the inverter:
• Generally applicable access address, e.g. for android products: IP address manually
assigned or assigned by the DHCP server (router) (identification via network scanner
software or router manual).
• Alternative access address for Apple products: SMA[serial number].local (e.g.
SMA2130019815.local)
• Alternative access address for certain Windows products: SMA[serial number] (e.g.
SMA2130019815)
Requirements:
☐ The inverter must be connected to the local network via a network cable (e.g. via a router).
☐ The inverter must be integrated in the local network.
☐ A computer, tablet PC or smartphone must be available and the computer, tablet PC or
smartphone must be connected with the network to which the inverter is also connected.
☐ In the case of a computer connection, one of the following web browsers must be installed:
Firefox (as of version 25), Internet Explorer (as of version 10), Safari (as of version 7), Opera
(as of version 17) or Google Chrome (as of version 30).
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