Connecting Fox ESS Inverter to Home Wifi

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Method 1: Using the FoxCloud 2.0 App
  1. Prepare: Ensure your router is broadcasting on a 2.4 GHz band (5 GHz is generally not supported). Stand reasonably close to the inverter
  2. Open App: Open the FoxCloud on Android or Apple App Store and log in (or tap on the Menu / Me icon).
  3. Select WLAN: Navigate to WLAN Configuration (or Local Distribution Network).
  4. Scan Datalogger: The app will either search for local devices via Bluetooth or prompt you to Scan the QR Code on your inverter’s Wi-Fi dongle/stick.
  5. Connect: Select Connect Network. The app may prompt your phone’s Wi-Fi settings to connect to the dongle’s local network (SSID starting with W- with password mtmt2020).
  6. Input Wi-Fi Details: Return to the app, select your home Wi-Fi network from the available list, type in your Wi-Fi Password, and tap Save/Connect.

 

Method 2: Manual Browser Configuration (Alternative)
If the app configuration fails, you can connect directly to the Wi-Fi stick via a web browser:
  1. Enter Password: When prompted, type the default password: mtmt2020.
  2. Open Browser: Open an internet browser and type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar.
  3. Configure Network: Log in using the default password mtmt2020. Go to Wi-Fi Configuration, select your home network from the dropdown, enter your home password, and click Save.

 

Troubleshooting
  • Red Light Flashing: Once successfully connected, the red LED on your data logger should blink once every 2 seconds.
  • Network Name Not Showing: Double-check that the Wi-Fi antenna (aerial) is securely screwed into the bottom of your data logger.

 

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