SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER - Manual (Page 91)

• In the drop-down list Activated, select the entry No.
8. In the group Ethernet, make the desired settings for the static LAN and select [Save].
☑ The Cluster Controller saves the network settings and can no longer be accessed via the
old IP address.
9. Adapt the network settings of the computer back to the previous network settings that were
written down.
10. Check whether the Cluster Controller can be accessed via the new IP address.
If the Cluster Controller cannot be accessed via the new IP address, it is likely that the
Cluster Controller network settings are incorrect.
• Check the network settings and adjust if required.
11. Connect the Cluster Controller and the computer to the desired node in the static local area
network.
17.1.2 Configuring the Inverter for a Static LAN
You have the option of assigning static IP addresses to the inverters in the system. The inverters are
configured for automatic address allocation via DHCP by default.
Procedure:
1. Log into the Cluster Controller.
2. Select the desired inverter in the system tree.
3. Select the menu Settings > System communication in the device menu.
4. Select [Edit].
5. In the drop-down list Automatic configuration switched on, select the entry No. This
deactivates the automatic assignment of the IP address for the inverter.
6. In the field IP address, enter the desired static IP address.
7. Select [Save].
17.2 Making the Proxy Configuration
When using a proxy server, you must make a corresponding proxy configuration in order to be
able to access the Cluster Controller user interface within the LAN or to enable the
Cluster Controller to access the Internet, e.g. for connecting to Sunny Portal.
Enabling access to the user interface of the Cluster Controller
• In the web browser, include the IP address of the Cluster Controller in the list of proxy
exceptions.
Enabling Cluster Controller access to the Internet
1. Log into the Cluster Controller.
2. Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device
menu.
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