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☐ It must be possible for the outgoing router or modem connections to reach all Internet

destinations (target IP, target port). If there is a firewall installed on the router or modem, you
might have to adjust the firewall rules.

☐ On a router or modem with NAT (Network Address Translation) there must not be any port

forwarding. Potential communication problems can thus be prevented.

☐ There must be no packet filtering and no manipulation for SIP packets on the router or modem.
☐ The registration ID (RID) and identification key (PIC) for registration in Sunny Portal must be

available (see type label on the Sunny Multigate or enclosed label).

Procedure:

• Register the Sunny Multigate in Sunny Portal (see the User Manual "Micro Inverters in

Sunny Portal" at www.SunnyPortal.com).
Useful hint: The PV System Setup Assistant guides you through user registration and the
registration of your PV system in Sunny Portal.

8.4 Connecting the Sunny Multigate to Sunny Explorer

Requirements:

☐ The PV system must be commissioned (see Section 7 "Commissioning the PV System", page 42

).

☐ A computer with an Ethernet interface must be available.
☐ The Sunny Multigate must be connected to the network.
☐ Sunny Explorer from software version 1.06 must be installed on the computer.

Procedure:

Start Sunny Explorer and create a PV system (see Sunny Explorer user manual at www.SMA-

Solar.com).

8.5 Changing Operating Parameters

This section describes the basic procedure for changing operating parameters. Always change
operating parameters as described in this section.
The operating parameters of the Sunny Multigate are set to certain values by default. You can
change the operating parameters after commissioning using Sunny Explorer to optimize the
operation of the inverter.

Requirements:

☐ The PV system must be commissioned (see Section 7 "Commissioning the PV System", page 42

).

☐ A computer with an Ethernet interface must be available.
☐ Sunny Explorer from software version 1.06 must be installed on the computer.
☐ The system must be registered in Sunny Explorer.

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