Installation Guide for LG models including: Wi-Fi LAN Kit, WiFi Kit, Wi-Fi LAN Kit Communication Module, Communication Module, Module

LGES-5048 WiFi-LAN & WiFi Quick Installation Guide

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Quick Installation Guide
Communication Module
(Wi-Fi/LAN Kit & WiFi Kit) V1.3-2022-07-08

01 Applications

Router <10m

icloud
LG RESU HOME Monitor

Inverter <10m

WiFi <10m

Router
LAN <100m Inverter

icloud LG RESU HOME
Monitor
<10m

WiFi Kit or WiFi/LAN Kit

LG RESU HOME App

Communication Network via WiFi

Wi-Fi/LAN Kit

LG RESU HOME App

Communication Network via LAN

02 Installation
Packing List

OR

WiFi Kit x 1

Wi-Fi/LAN Kit x 1

Unlock Tool x 1

User Manual x 1

Wire Harness x 1*1

5-pin USB adapter x 1*2

Screw x 4*2

*1: For Wi-Fi/LAN Kit only. *2: N=Quantity depends on the Wi-Fi/LAN Kit configuration.

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Installing the module WiFi Kit

USB Communication Port of the Inverter
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Wi-Fi/LAN Kit 1 (Optional) Install the 5-pin USB adapter.

Step 2 for WiFi function only. 2

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5-pin Communication Port
of the Inverter

Step 3 - Step7 for LAN function only.

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1. White & Orange 2. Orange 3. White & Green 4. Blue 5. White & Blue 6. Green 7. White & Brown 8. Brown

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03 Power On
Step 1 Power on the inverter. Step 2 Power on the router. Step 3 Check the indicators on the Kit and the inverter to confirm the communication status of the kit.
Wi-Fi/LAN Kit

Indicator Power
COM

Color Green
Blue

Status ON OFF ON
OFF

Description
The Wi-Fi/LAN Kit is powered on.
The Wi-Fi/LAN Kit is restarting or not powered on.
· The WiFi communication or LAN communication works properly.
· The LAN communication is abnormal, but the AP hotspot is connected.
· The Wi-Fi/LAN Kit is restarting or not powered on. · The WiFi communication is abnormal. · The LAN communication is abnormal, and the AP hotspot
is not connected.

WiFi Kit

Indicator Color

Power

Green

Blue COM

Status ON OFF ON
OFF

Description The WiFi Kit is powered on. The WiFi Kit is restarting or not powered on. The WiFi AP hotspot is connected. · Improper communication on WiFi Kit. · The kit is restarting.

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04 Commissioning

Commissioning via LG RESU HOME App

Step 1 Download and install the LG RESU HOME App.

Step 2 Connect the app and the inverter.

LG RESU HOME App Step 3 Network Commissioning of the Kit.

WiFi: Solar-WiFi******** * Represents the last 8 digits of the serial number of the inverter. Password: 12345678

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Note: After setting the WiFi Network, the Wi-Fi/LAN Kit will restart automatically and the indicator will be off temporarily. The indicator will be on after restarting.

No. Parameters

Description

1

Internet access port For Wi-Fi/LAN Kit only. Select Wi-Fi or LAN.

2

WiFi Network

3

Encryption

4

Password

For WiFi mode only. Set the parameters based on the router network information.

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DHCP

· Enable DHCP when the router is in dynamic IP mode. · Disable DHCP when a switch is used or when the router is
in static IP mode.

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IP Address

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Subnet Mask

8

Gateway Address

9

DNS Server

· Do not configure the parameters when DHCP is enabled. · Configure the parameters according to the router or switch
information when DHCP is disabled.

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Commissioning via Web
Network Commissioning of Wi-Fi/LAN Kit
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admin

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admin

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Note: The indicator will be off temporarily when the Wi-Fi/LAN Kit is restarting and be on again after restarting.

No. Parameters

1

AP'S SSID

2

Security Mode

3

WPA Algorithms

4

Pass phrase

5

WAN Connection Type

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IP Address

7

Subnet Mask

8

Gateway Address

9

DNS Server

Description For WiFi mode only. Click Search to select the router and click Apply.
For WiFi mode only. Set the parameters based on the router network information.
· Select DHCP(Auto config) when the router is in dynamic IP mode.
· Select Static IP when a switch is used or when the router is in static IP mode
· Do not configure the parameters when WAN Connection Type is DHCP(Auto config).
· Configure the parameters according to the router or switch information when WAN Connection Type is Static IP.

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Network Commissioning of Wi-Fi Kit
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admin

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admin

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************

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************

************

************

************

************

************

************

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No. Parameters

Description

1

Network name (SSID)

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Encryption method

3

Encryption algorithm Set the parameters based on the router network information.

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Password

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(Optional) Continue the following steps when the router is in static IP mode. 12
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No. Parameters

1

IPDHCP Mode

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IP Address

3

Subnet Mask

4

Gateway Address

5

DNS Server

Description Select STATIC.
Set the parameters of the Wi-Fi Kit based on the router network information.

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05 Password Setting
Log in using the initial password for the first time and change the password as soon as possible. To ensure account security, you are advised to change the password periodically and keep the new password in mind.
Change the password of the Wi-Fi/LAN Kit. 1
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Note: The indicator will be off temporarily when the Wi-Fi/LAN Kit is restarting and be on again after restarting. Reconnect WiFi after resetting the Wi-Fi/LAN Kit.
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Change the password of the WiFi Kit.

Wizard
1
Advanced
Management

Access point setting Network name (SSID) Encryption mod Encryption algorithm Password (8 to 63 characters)

Network name
WPA/WPA2-PSK
AES
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Note: config the device's parameter under the access point mode.

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DHCP setting for STA

Save

IP DHCP Mode IP address Subnet mask Gateway address DNS server address

DHCP 192.168.204.149 255.255.255.0 192.168.204.254 80.59.16.0

Note: After changing the setting, the device must be restarted. Save

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06 Device Replacement
Step 1 Prepare the new kit before replacing the kit. Step 2 Remove the kit using the Unlock Tool. Step 3 Install the new the kit. Step 4 Refer to the kit Quick Installation Guide to configure the kit.

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Perform the next steps only when you need to remove the Wi-Fi/LAN Kit.

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07 Troubleshooting

No. Problem

Solutions

1. Make sure that the inverter is powered on and the

Wi-Fi/LAN Kit is connected properly.

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Cannot find Solar-WiFi** 2. Make sure that the smart device is within the

communication range of the Wi-Fi/LAN Kit.

3. Restart the inverter.

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Unable to connect to Solar-WiFi**

1. Enter the password: 12345678. 2. Make sure that no other smart device is connected to
Solar-WiFi**. 3. Restart the inverter and reconnect Solar-WiFi**. 4. Make sure the password is correct.

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Cannot log in to 10.10.100.253

1. Switch browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, IE, Safari. 2. Restart the inverter and reconnect the WiFi.

1. Put the router nearer to the inverter. Or add some

WiFi relay devices.

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Cannot find router SSID 2. Check if the channel number of router is higher than

13. If yes, modify it into a lower number at router

configuration page.

1. Restart the inverter.

2. Check if the SSID, encryption method, encryption

WiFi LED indicator blinks

algorithm and password on WiFi configuration page is

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twice continuously with all configuration steps

the same with that of Wireless Router, if it is different, please modify it.

done

3. Restart Wireless Router.

4. Mover Wireless Router closer to the inverter or use a

wireless repeater to enhance WiFi signal.

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WiFi LED indicator blinks four times continuously when all configuration steps done

1. Connect smart device to network and access to LG RESU HOME App to check if the inverter is online.
2. Restart Wireless Router and the inverter.

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08 Technical Data

General Data
Ethernet
Software Data

Model
Input Voltage
Power Consumption Dimension(L x W x D) Operating temperature
Operating Humidity Operating Altitude Ingress Protection Rating
Port Extension Cable of LAN
Communication
Transmission Rate
Max. Network Cable Transmission Distance
Supported Device Configuration Language Working Mode
Supported Standards Frequency Range

Wi-Fi/LAN Kit

WiFi Kit

5V

2W

102 x 49 x 32 mm

96 x 49 x 32 mm

-30 ~ 60°C

0 ~ 100% RH (No Condensation)

<4000m

IP65

RJ45

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0.5m

-

LAN or WiFi

WiFi

UART: 115200bps Ethernet: 10M/100M

UART: 9600bps

100m

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Router or Switch App or Web English

Router

AP/STA/AP+STA

802.11 b/g/n 2.412GHz-2.472GHz

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