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AECC Dongle Setup Guide

This guide explains how to set up the GivEnergy AECC Multi-Connect Dongle, used on All in One 2, Gateway 2, and Gen 4 inverters. The dongle supports LAN, WiFi, Bluetooth, and 4G fallback and must be configured before your system can come online.

Before You Begin

  • Ensure the inverter or gateway is powered on.
  • Have the customer’s WiFi name and password available.
  • Ensure you are close enough to the dongle during setup.

Step 1 – Connect to the Dongle’s Hotspot

The dongle broadcasts its own temporary WiFi network, e.g. WN2535G070. There is no password on first use.

If the SSID appears locked, factory reset the dongle by holding the reset button for 10 seconds.

Reset Button Locations

  • Gateway 2: Top centre of the unit
  • All in One 2: Top right of the DC isolation area
  • Gen 4: Bottom centre of the inverter front

 

 

After connecting, your device may warn that “No Internet is available.” This is normal — continue to the next step.

Step 2 – Access the Dongle Interface

Open a web browser and go to:

https://10.10.100.254/web/info

Accept any browser warnings to proceed to the login page.

Default login details
  • Username: admin
  • Password: 123456

You will be prompted to change the password. Your new password must include letters and numbers, e.g. admin123456.

Important: Do not accidentally type the new password into both the username and password boxes.

Step 3 – System Page Overview

After logging in, you will start on the SYSTEM page. Here you can view:

  • WiFi status
  • LAN (Ethernet) connection status
  • 4G connectivity
  • Current software version
If LAN is connected, you will see an IP address issued by the customer’s router. If WiFi is not configured yet, the section will show no SSID or signal details.

Step 4 – Connecting the Dongle to WiFi

Select STA Settings from the menu.

 

 

1. Choose a WiFi Network

Press Choose and select the customer’s WiFi SSID.

2. Enter the WiFi Password

Enter the password carefully (case-sensitive, symbols must match exactly).

3. Select the Authentication Mode

  • WPA2-PSK – Most common
  • WPA3 – Some modern routers

Leave all other settings unchanged and press Save.

Verifying WiFi Connection

Go back to the SYSTEM page. If the STA section is empty, press Refresh.

  • If you see the Router SSID but no IP address or signal strength → check the password.
  • If you see SSID, Signal Strength, and an IP → connection successful.

Step 5 – Secure the Dongle Access Point

The dongle’s local access point is not secured by default. You must secure it.

Select AP Setting.

  • AuthMode: WPA2-PSK (or WPA3 if preferred)
  • Password: Set a secure password
  • SSID Hidden: Optional
  • Channel: Auto

Do not modify any other settings.


DO NOT leave the dongle unsecured.

Step 6 – Other Settings

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is enabled by default and used for installer app commissioning.

 

Software Upgrade

This page allows firmware updates for the dongle. Only update when instructed by GivEnergy, as factory versions are fully tested.

 

Final Behaviour – Connection Priority

The dongle follows a connection hierarchy:

  • 1. LAN – Primary connection if a cable is plugged in
  • 2. WiFi – Used when LAN is not available
  • 3. 4G – Backup option for remote diagnostics

4G should not be used for routine operation. It is a fallback only.

 

Setup Complete

Your AECC dongle is now configured. Once connected via LAN or WiFi, your inverter or gateway should appear online in the GivEnergy Portal within a few minutes.