10 Operation
SMA Solar Technology AG
Operating manual STP110-60-BE-en-16 55
10 Operation
10.1 Establishing a connection to the user interface
10.1.1 Connection in the local network
10.1.1.1 Access address for the product in the local network
Communication disturbances in the local network
The IP address range 192.168.12.0 to 192.168.12.255 is occupied for communication
amongst SMA products and for direct access to SMA products.
Communication problems might occur if this IP address range is used in the local network.
• Do not use the IP address range 192.168.12.0 to 192.168.12.255 in the local network.
If the product is connected to a local network (e.g., via a router), the product will receive a new IP
address. Depending on the type of configuration, the new IP address will be assigned automatically
by the DHCP server (router) or manually by you.
Upon completion of the configuration, the product can only be reached via the listed access
addresses:
• Generally applicable access address: IP address manually assigned or assigned by the DHCP
server (router) (identification via network scanner software or network configuration of the
router).
• Access address for Apple, Android, Windows and Linux systems: SMA[serial number].local
(e.g. SMA2102031234.local)
10.1.1.2 Establishing a Connection via Ethernet in the local network
Requirements:
☐ The product must be connected to the local network via a network cable (e.g. via a router).
☐ The product must be integrated into the local network.
☐ A smart device (e.g., smartphone, tablet or laptop) must be available.
☐ The smart device must be in the same local network as the product.
☐ One of the following web browsers must be installed on the smart device: Chrome (version 65
or higher), Internet Explorer (version 11 or higher) or Safari (version 11 or higher).
Procedure:
• Open the web browser of your smart device. Enter the IP address of the product in the address
bar of the web browser.
☑ The login page of the user interface opens.