Device connections via network

In order for the Manager to communicate with other devices, these devices must be available in the local network. The IP address (IP for short) is important here. It enables the unique addressing of each device in the network.

The IP is assigned by the router and is variable in the case of dynamic address assignment. This means that a specific IP address is not tied to a specific device and the router can also assign it to another device after a restart. In this case, no fixed IP must be stored in the device settings (dynamic address assignment setting).

If a static IP is set on the device, the router will also assign the specified IP to the device after a restart. In this case, it must be ensured that the IP is only assigned to this one device. To do this, the IP should not be in the dynamically assigned address range of the router (DHCP range) and should not be set on several devices at the same time. Care must also be taken to ensure that all devices are in the same sub-address range.

As an alternative to setting a fixed IP in the respective device settings, most routers offer the function of repeatedly assigning the same IP address within the DHCP address range to devices once they have been connected. In many cases, this option is a sensible alternative to assigning static IP addresses, as there is no risk of double assignment.

Via the user interface of the router

• Open the local user interface of the router. Information on this can be found in the router's user manual.
• There is usually a menu item Network overview, Device overview, Home network, or similar, under which you will find an overview of the network devices connected to the router and their IP address.

Using IP scanner software

IP scanner software checks the accessibility of devices in a specified IP address range. Attention! A network scan requires the prior consent of your customer.

• Install the IP scanner software (e.g. Angry IP Scanner) on your laptop, tablet or smartphone.
• Connect the device to the network in which the device whose IP you want to determine is located.
• Perform the IP scan in the address range of the router.

You must make network settings on the Manager or connected inverters on their local user interface. Access is via the browser of a computer located in the same network, either by entering the IP address or from the router's user interface.

Access via the IP address

You must know the IP address of the device in the local network. You can find this with network scan programs such as AngryIP Scanner (note that a network scan requires the prior consent of your customer).

• Open a browser and enter the IP determined by the network scan in the address bar. The local user interface of the device appears. The browser may need to be started in private mode.

Access via the user interface of the router

The user interface of the inverter or the SOLARWATT Manager can be accessed via the user interface of the router. This requires knowledge of the access data and the local network address (IP) of the router.

• Open a browser and enter the local IP address of the router in the address bar. The IP address can be found in the manual or on the back of the router.
• Open the overview of the connected network devices (exact name depends on the router model). You will then see the network names and IP addresses of the devices connected to the router.
• Click on the network name of the device on which you want to make settings. The local user interface opens.
• Alternatively, you can enter the IP address listed in the overview in the address bar of the browser.