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User Manual

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– TAE- or TAE-N telephone socket: Attach the

provided RJ11 to TAE adaptor to the modem
cable and insert it into the telephone socket.

☑ The Sunny WebBox is connected to the telephone

network. You can now configure the modem
settings in the Sunny WebBox.

6.8.2 Configuring the Modem Settings for the Sunny WebBox

1. Select "WebBox > Settings > Modem" in the user interface.
2. In the "Allow modem access" field select "yes". This allows the establishment of a dial-up

connection to the Sunny WebBox.

3. Enter the telephone number of your Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the "ISP telephone number"

field. Enter the data received from the ISP in the "ISP user name" and "ISP password" fields. Test
the connection as described in Section 10.5.2 "Testing the Connection" (page 59).

4. Select [Save].

☑ The modem is now configured.

6.9 Connecting the Sunny WebBox to the Inverter

This section describes the following methods for connecting the Sunny WebBox to inverters:

• Connecting the Sunny WebBox to a Sunny Central via Ethernet (maximum 50 inverters)
• Connecting the Sunny WebBox to an inverter via RS485 (maximum 50 inverters)

6.9.1 Connecting the Sunny WebBox to a Sunny Central

The Sunny WebBox is connected to the Sunny Central via Ethernet. Configure the Sunny WebBox for
the local network and connect the Sunny WebBox directly to the remote terminal (e.g., router, switch
or Ethernet hub) of the Sunny Central via the red patch cable.