SMA SUNNY WEBBOX User Manual
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6.3 Connecting the Sunny WebBox Directly to the Computer
1. Connect the Sunny WebBox with the blue patch cable (Ethernet crossover cable) to the
computer (see ➀ ).
The connection of the computer is normally indicated by the same symbol as the Sunny WebBox
network connection. If necessary, refer to the computer manual.
2. Connect the plug-in power supply to the Sunny WebBox and plug it into the socket-outlet
(see ➁ ).
☑ The Sunny WebBox starts up and is ready for operation once the "SYSTEM" and "POWER"
LEDs are green. The start-up procedure can take up to 90 seconds. With Sunny WebBox
devices from hardware version M1 and from firmware version 1.61, the start-up procedure can
take up to 240 seconds.
– IF the "SYSTEM" or "POWER" LEDs do not light up green, please refer to section 14
Recommendation on network cabling
If the supplied patch cable is too short, observe the following patch cable requirements:
• You need an Ethernet crossover cable.
• Use a cable of type Cat5 or higher.
• Use a shielded cable.
• For a total length of maximum 100 m (328 ft), observe the directives for structured
cabling in accordance with EIA/TIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801 and/or EN 50173
(cable for fixed layout at least AWG24),
• For a total length of maximum 50 m (164 ft) you can use a cable with AWG26/7.