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2.2 Activating the Fronius Smart Meter 
 
 
2.2.1 Activating the Fronius Smart Meter in the PV inverter homepage 
 
The PV Inverter homepage can be accessed in two ways: 
 
1.  Via the Wi-Fi Access Point: 
-  Activate the Wi-Fi Access Point on the Datamanager card (inverter screen under Setup) or 
Datamanager Box 2.0 
-  Connect your computer/table/smart phone to the Fronius_240.XXXXXX  network 
-  Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.250.181. 
-  Alternatively you can use the Fronius Solar.web App (Tablet/Smart Phone), open the Solar.web 
app and select Settings. Then select “PV Inverter Homepage” or “Your System Monitoring” 
depending on your device. 
 
2.  Via the LAN Port: 
-  Connect your computer to the Datamanager via LAN cable 
-  Switch the Datamanager IP Switch to Position ‘A’ 
-  Open a web browser and go to http://169.254.0.180 
 
Once connected follow the below steps: 
 
 
 
 
    
It is recommended to complete the Solar.web Wizard first and get the system online. Once 
completed please go to Section 2.2.1 for the Fronius Smart Meter activation. 
 
If the system is not being set up for online monitoring, the Fronius Smart Meter can be 
activated within the Technician Wizard as per Section 2.2.2.  
 
Step 1 
Select Settings