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How to connect to Multiplus-II over LAN port

Hi there!

we have Multiplus-II 48/5000 with build-in venux-GX.

We lost WIFI on this device but we still have LAN-port available.

When I connect LAN port to local home router running under network 192.168.0.1 / 255.255.255.0 with DHCP enabled. Unfortunately it looks like Multiplus device is not configured to use dynamic-IP by default as I can't find this device on local network.

Does anybody know what could be the default local IP address and sub-net configured on this device when connecting via LAN-port?

Thank you

Multiplus-II
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nickdb answered ·

It should use DHCP by default, the lease should be visible on your router.

If the port has been manually disabled then you may have a issue.

Have you tried to connect to the built-in AP of the GX (you can change settings from there)?

Also check you aren't connected to a CAN port by mistake.


4.1. Accessing via the built-in WiFi Access Point

This method requires the VictronConnect App to be installed on your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Steps to Connect Automatically via the QR Code:

  1. Locate the QR code sticker on the side of the VGX

  2. Scan the QR code using your phone's camera function, or a QR code scanning app.

  3. If supported by your phone, this will prompt you to connect you to the WiFi Access point.

  4. Once connected, open VictronConnect

  5. Select the GX device from the list

  6. Open the Remote Console

Steps to Manually Connect:

  1. Stand as close as possible from the Venus GX, and no further than a few meters away.

  2. Go to the WiFi settings on your phone / tablet / laptop.

  3. After searching, the Venus GX will show up in the list, as Venus-HQ1940DEFR4-3b6. Where HQ… is the serial number as printed on the side of the box.

  4. Connect to WiFi using the 'WiFi key' which you will find printed on the side of the box …and also on a card in the plastic bag. Keep that in a safe place.

  5. Open VictronConnect, it will start scanning the WiFi network automatically.

  6. Once found, select the GX device from the list.

  7. Open the Remote Console

Notes:


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jaro2k answered ·

Thank you

Problem solved :)

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jaro2k answered ·

Just to add.. device was configured with the following IP addresses: 169.254.1.2 / 255.255.255.0 with gateway 169.254.1.1.

Link-local IP address was set to: 169.254.5.188

(Maybe someone finds it userfull)

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seb71 avatar image seb71 commented ·

169.254.x.x are IP addresses you get when DHCP fails.


Normally IP addresses used on LANs are 192.168.x.x.


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nickdb avatar image nickdb ♦♦ seb71 commented ·
Actually there are several non-routable ranges from 10.x, 172.x to 192.x etc

Just those with the least imagination always use 192 :)


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seb71 avatar image seb71 nickdb ♦♦ commented ·
169.254.x.x. is a special case.
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nickdb avatar image nickdb ♦♦ seb71 commented ·
yip, as anyone half IT savvy would know.
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