Network
Set the inverter's network communication parameters.
The settings for the inverter’s LAN or WLAN connection can be configured here.
For a WLAN connection, you can choose between a client connection whereby the inverter connects to a WLAN router via WLAN or an access point whereby the inverter itself provides a WLAN network which other devices can then use to connect to the inverter in order to access it.
LAN settings
Set the inverter's network communication parameters for LAN. The inverter is connected directly to a router via a LAN cable.
Parameter | Explanation |
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Automatically acquire IPv4 address | If the box is ticked, the IP address is generated automatically by a DHCP server. Most routers provide a DHCP server as standard.
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IPv4 address (only with manual configuration) | Enter the IP address of the inverter
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Subnet mask (only with manual configuration) | Enter the subnet mask, e.g. 255.255.255.0 |
Router/gateway (only with manual configuration) | Enter the IP address of the router |
DNS server 1 (only with manual configuration) | Enter the IP address of the DNS server (Domain Name System) |
DNS server 2 (only with manual configuration) | Enter the IP address of the backup DNS server (Domain Name System) |
WLAN settings
Set the communication parameters for the inverter's WLAN connection. The inverter offers various modes here.
- WLAN mode – off
The inverter's WLAN interface is deactivated.
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Parameter |
Function |
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Status | WLAN is switched off. |
WLAN mode | Off |
- WLAN mode - access point
The inverter offers a WLAN access point. This can be used, for example, to log a PC or smartphone in to the inverter to configure or monitor the inverter.
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Parameter |
Function |
|---|---|
Bottlenecks | Displays the connection quality to the WLAN gateway. |
WLAN mode | Access point |
SSID | Displays the inverter's SSID. The SSID consists of KOSTAL_ and the inverter's serial number, e.g. KOSTAL_91109ADE00053. |
Password | Enter a password. By default this is the article number starting with P that can be found on the type plate. |
QR code | Displays the data as a QR code. Scan the code with a smartphone and connect to the inverter. The network data is displayed under the QR code and is provided by the inverter as an access point. |
Advanced settings – access point Here the settings for the inverter access point can be changed manually. | |
Switching on WLAN bridge | The WLAN bridge is activated as standard. You can deactivate it here should you wish to. If there is not a DHCP server in the network, the WLAN bridge is activated by plugging in a LAN cable and establishing the connection to another inverter or similar device. If an inverter has already been integrated into a local network via LAN and has received network data via another DHCP server, the WLAN bridge is not activated. |
SSID visible | The name of the inverter WLAN network is set to visible by default. You can deactivate this here. |
Encryption | Select an encryption. |
Radio channel | The default value of auto does not have to be changed. |
IPv4 address | IP address at which the inverter access point can be reached. |
Subnet mask | The default value does not have to be changed. |
Router/gateway | The default value does not have to be changed. |
DNS server 1 | The default value does not have to be changed. |
DNS server 2 | A second DNS server is not required. |
LAN settings in combination with WLAN access point
We would recommend not changing these settings.
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Parameter |
Function |
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Automatically acquire IPv4 address | If the box is ticked, the inverter can be used as a WLAN bridge. Other devices connected to the inverter via LAN are assigned an IP address via the inverter’s DHCP server. (Default) If Automatically acquire IPv4 address is deactivated, the WLAN bridge is deactivated. The following data can now be assigned manually for the inverter so that the inverter can also be contacted via a LAN connection. |
IPv4 address | Inverter IP address. If there are problems with the standard IP address, another one can be entered here. |
Subnet mask | Configured subnet mask value. |
Router/gateway | IP address for the internal gateway (192.168.67.1). |
DNS server 1 | IP address for the DNS server (192.168.67.1). |
DNS server 2 | IP address for the backup DNS server (192.168.67.1). |
- WLAN mode - client
The inverter is a WLAN client and can connect to a WLAN gateway in the local home network. In that case, a LAN connection no longer needs to be set up.
If there are several KOSTAL inverters in a system, the inverter can be used as a WLAN bridge to the existing WLAN router. Additional inverters, energy meters or battery storage can be connected to this inverter using LAN cables to establish the connection to the local home network and the Internet.
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Parameter |
Function |
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Bottlenecks | Displays the connection quality to the WLAN gateway. |
Search wireless networks | Press the button to search for available networks in the vicinity of the inverter. The available networks in the vicinity of the inverter are then displayed. Select your local network to which the inverter should connect. |
SSID | If the network you are looking for is not displayed, this may be because it has been configured to not be visible. You can then enter the network name yourself here. |
Password | Enter the password for the network you are looking for here. |
Automatically acquire IPv4 address | If the box is ticked, the WLAN IP address is generated automatically by an external DHCP server. Most routers provide a DHCP server as standard. If Automatically acquire IPv4 address is deactivated, the following data must be assigned manually. |
IPv4 address | Inverter IP address. If there are problems with the standard IP address, another one can be entered here. |
Subnet mask | Configured subnet mask value. |
Router/gateway | IP address for the internal gateway (192.168.67.1). |
DNS server 1 | IP address for the DNS server (192.168.67.1). |
DNS server 2 | IP address for the backup DNS server (192.168.67.1). |
LAN settings in combination with WLAN client
We would recommend not changing these settings.
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Parameter |
Function |
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Automatically acquire IPv4 address | If the box is ticked, the inverter can be used as a WLAN bridge. Other devices connected to the inverter via LAN are assigned an IP address via the inverter’s DHCP server. (Default) If Automatically acquire IPv4 address is deactivated, the WLAN bridge is deactivated. The following data can now be assigned manually for the inverter so that the inverter can also be contacted via a LAN connection. |
IPv4 address | Inverter IP address. If there are problems with the standard IP address, another one can be entered here. |
Subnet mask | Configured subnet mask value. |
Router/gateway | IP address for the internal gateway (192.168.67.1). |
DNS server 1 | IP address for the DNS server (192.168.67.1). |
DNS server 2 | IP address for the backup DNS server (192.168.67.1). |