How to secure your inverter’s Wi-Fi connection

How to secure your inverter’s Wi-Fi connection

Changing default passwords helps keep your system secure.

  • Change the default admin password from admin to something unique.

  • Set a password for the inverter’s hotspot if unsecured.

  • Avoid sharing your inverter Wi-Fi credentials publicly.

Troubleshooting:

  • If you forget your new password, reset through the inverter hotspot at 10.10.100.254.

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