
Figure 29: The RJ45 Ethernet connection
7. For the switch/router side, use a pre-crimped cable or use a crimper to prepare an
RJ45 communication connector: Insert the eight wires into the RJ45 connector in the
same order as above (
8. Connect the cable RJ45 connector to the RJ45 port of the Ethernet switch or router.
You can connect more than one inverter to the same switch/router or to different
switches/routers, as needed. Each inverter sends its monitored data independently
to the monitoring platform.
9. The SMI is configured by default to LAN. If reconfiguration is required:
a. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is OFF.
b. Turn ON the PSU.
c. Use the internal user buttons to configure the connection, as described in
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NOTE
If your network has a firewall, you may need to configure it to enable
the connection to the following address:
Destination Address: prod2.solaredge.com
TCP Port: 22222, 22221, or 80 (for incoming and outgoing data)
10. Verify the connection, as described in
Verifying the Connection on page
.