Adding a WiFi Extender

Adding a WiFi Extender

If your inverter is far from the router:

  • Install a WiFi extender midway between the inverter and router.
  • Use a unique SSID (e.g. add _EXT).
  • Ensure extender is on 2.4GHz only. Disable 5GHz if needed.
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