Solis Old WIFI logger connection guide V2.0

Applicable Devices

• Solis Wi‑Fi Dongle / Data Logger

• Serial Number starting with 4 or 7

• Compatible with iOS (iPhone) and Android devices

Pre‑Requisites (Important Checks)

Before starting the connection process, ensure the following:

• Customer has Wi‑Fi network name (SSID) and password available

• Wi‑Fi password must NOT contain special characters or symbols such as: < . , ! ? @ # $ % “ ‘ - _ >

• Wi‑Fi router must operate on 2.4 GHz frequency (5 GHz is not supported)

• Mobile phone battery is sufficiently charged

• Phone is taken close to the inverter during setup

Step‑by‑Step Connection Process

Step 1: Disable Mobile Data

Mobile data must be turned OFF to avoid interruption during setup.

• iPhone: Settings → Mobile → Mobile Data → OFF

• Android: Settings → Connections → Data Usage → Mobile Data → OFF

Step 2: Forget Existing Home Wi‑Fi Network

• Go to Settings → Wi‑Fi

• Select the customer’s home Wi‑Fi

• Tap Forget this Network (not just Disconnect)

⚠️ Ensure the Wi‑Fi password is known before proceeding.

Step 3: Connect to Solis Logger Wi‑Fi (AP Mode)

• Open Wi‑Fi settings on the phone

• Look for a network named:

  AP_XXXXXXXXX

• The number (XXXXXXXXX) will match the serial number of the Wi‑Fi logger

• Tap to connect

ℹ️ This network may show as “Unsecured” or “No Internet” – this is normal

Step 4: Access Logger Configuration Page

• Open Safari or Google Chrome

• Enter the following IP address in the address bar:

  10.10.100.254

• Press Go / Enter

Step 5: Login to Logger Interface

When prompted, enter the following credentials:

• Username: admin

• Password: admin

Tap Sign In

Step 6: Open Wi‑Fi Setup Wizard

• On the main page, tap WIZARD (second option from the top‑left corner)

Step 7: Select Home Wi‑Fi Network

• A list of available Wi‑Fi networks will appear

• Select the customer’s home Wi‑Fi network

• Check the RSSI value (signal strength)

✅ RSSI must be greater than 30% for stable communication

• Tap Next

Step 8: Enter Wi‑Fi Password

• Enter the password for the selected home Wi‑Fi network

• Tap Show Password to verify accuracy

• Do not change any other settings

Tap Next

Step 9: Enhance Security Screen

• An Enhance Security page will appear

• No changes are required on this screen

Tap Next

Step 10: Complete Setup

• You will see a “Setting Complete” screen

• Tap OK

⚠️ This step is mandatory. If OK is not clicked, the configuration will not be saved.

• Wait 10–20 seconds after pressing OK

Step 11: Close Browser Manually

After setup, a message will appear:

“Settings complete! Please close this page manually!”

• Close the browser tab manually

Step 12: Power Cycle Phone Wi‑Fi

• Turn OFF Wi‑Fi on the phone

• Wait 3–5 minutes

• Then turn Wi‑Fi ON again

Verification Checklist (After 5 Minutes)

Confirm the following:

• AP_XXXXXXXXX should NOT be visible in Wi‑Fi list

• Phone should automatically reconnect to home Wi‑Fi

• If AP_XXXXXXXXX is still visible or connected:

  • Setup was not successful

  • Recheck Wi‑Fi password

  • Confirm router is 2.4 GHz only

  • Repeat the setup process from Step 1

SolisCloud Monitoring Setup

After successful logger connection:

• Create a monitoring account via:

  • SolisCloud mobile app, or

  • SolisCloud web portal

• Refer to the “SolisCloud Customer Monitoring Account Setup” guide

• Add the plant and register the inverter/logger

Common Issues & Notes

• ❌ 5 GHz Wi‑Fi is not supported

• ❌ Special characters in Wi‑Fi password may cause failure

• ✅ Keep phone close to inverter during setup

• ✅ Ensure stable signal strength (RSSI > 30%)