Growatt Shine WiLan-X2 – WiFi & LAN monitoring module
The Growatt Shine WiLan-X2 is the all-in-one communication module for your Growatt inverter. You plug it directly into the USB port, choose WiFi or LAN and complete the configuration at lightning speed via Bluetooth. Thanks to internal log memory, no data is lost in case of temporary network failure. Fast setup, stable monitoring.
Advantages
- All-in-one: WiFi (2.4 GHz) and wired LAN in one module.
- Super-fast updates: up to 8× faster than the previous generation.
- Bluetooth setup: configure without a laptop, directly with your phone.
- Reliable logging: internal memory buffers data and automatically uploads as soon as internet is back.
- Robust: IP65 casing, suitable for mounting at the inverter.
- Plug & play: plug in USB, choose network, done.
Technical specifications
- Interfaces: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), LAN (RJ45), Bluetooth for commissioning.
- Inverter connection: USB plug (power & data via USB).
- Data processing: periodic uploads; local buffering in case of failure.
- Protection rating: IP65.
- Operating temperature: -30 °C to +65 °C.
- Indication: status LEDs for power supply and connection.
- Dimensions/weight: compact and light, easy to place next to the inverter.
Compatibility
Supports most modern Growatt inverters with USB communication, including MIC TL-X, MIN TL-X / TL-XH, MOD TL3-X / TL3-XH (residential) and MID TL3-XH. On delivery, check the firmware of inverter and module.
Installation tips (Radiant green)
- Plugging in: insert the WiLan-X2 into the USB port of the inverter and wait for the LEDs to light up.
- Select connection:
- LAN: most stable; use Cat5e or better and ensure DHCP in the network.
- WiFi: 2.4 GHz coverage at the inverter; avoid special characters in SSID/password.
- Bluetooth setup: pair your phone and follow the steps to configure WiFi or LAN.
- Monitoring: verify that portal data is coming in (typically every few minutes).
- Maintenance: perform firmware update after installation for maximum stability.
In the box
- Growatt Shine WiLan-X2 communication module
- Brief start-up instruction
Which Growatt dongle fits my inverter?
Growatt has two families of monitoring dongles. Everything with an X or X2 in the name (ShineWiFi-X, Wilan-X2, ShineLAN-X, Shine Link-X/X2, Shine RF Stick X2, Shine GPRS-X) plugs into the USB port. The ShineWiFi-S, Shine Link LANbox and the old ShineLAN plug into the RS232 port. The ShineWiFi-F is only for the off-grid SPF series.
| Inverter series | Port | Correct dongle | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIN 2500-6000 TL-X / TL-XE / TL-XH / TL-XH2 | USB | ShineWiFi-X, Wilan-X2, ShineLAN-X, Shine Link-X/X2 | Also Shine GPRS-X (2G/SIM card) |
| MIC 600-3300 TL-X / TL-X2 | USB | ShineWiFi-X, Wilan-X2, ShineLAN-X, Shine Link-X/X2 | |
| MOD 3-15K TL3-X / TL3-XH (BP and non-BP) / TL3-HU | USB | ShineWiFi-X, Wilan-X2, ShineLAN-X, Shine Link-X/X2 | For the HU series Growatt recommends Wilan-X2 or ShineWiFi-X |
| MID 11-30K TL3-XH / XHL, MID 17-50K TL3-X / X2 | USB | ShineWiFi-X, Wilan-X2, ShineLAN-X, Shine Link-X/X2 | |
| MAX 50-125K TL3 LV (MAX, MAX 2) | USB | ShineWiFi-X, Wilan-X2, ShineLAN-X | Several inverters: Shine Master X (RS485) |
| SPH 3000-6000 single-phase without UP (SPH 3000-6000 TL BL) | RS232 | ShineWiFi-S, Shine Link LANbox (+ RF stick) | The ShineWiFi-X does not fit here |
| SPH 3000-6000 TL BL-UP single-phase | USB | ShineWiFi-X, Wilan-X2, ShineLAN-X | “BL-UP” is printed on the type label |
| SPH 4000-10000 TL3 BH three-phase without UP | RS232 | ShineWiFi-S, Shine Link LANbox (+ RF stick) | The ShineWiFi-X does not fit here |
| SPH 4000-10000 TL3 BH-UP three-phase | USB | ShineWiFi-X, Wilan-X2, ShineLAN-X | “BH-UP” is printed on the type label |
| SPA 1000-3000 TL BL and SPA 4000-10000 TL3 BH(-UP) battery inverters | usually RS232 | ShineWiFi-S | Check the port on the underside (see below) or ask us |
| SPF 3000TL / 3500-6000 ES (off-grid) | WiFi/GPRS port | ShineWiFi-F | ShineWiFi-S and -X do not fit an SPF |
| Older S series: 750S-3000S, MTL-S, TL3-S, UE | RS232 | ShineWiFi-S, Shine Link LANbox, ShineLAN (without X) | |
| NEO 600-1000M-X microinverter | built in | no dongle needed (WiFi version) | NEO …-RF version: ShineWeLink (max. 5 units) |
| NEXA 2000, NOAH 2000 plug-in battery | built in | no dongle needed (WiFi + Bluetooth built in) | |
| APX / ARK / AXE home battery, BMS | – | no dongle needed | The battery talks via the inverter; the dongle goes on the inverter |
Not sure? Look at the underside of the inverter: a round socket with a screw cap (you twist the dongle to lock it) = USB = X dongle. A rectangular 9-pin connector behind a plate marked “RS-232” (the dongle is fixed with two screws) = ShineWiFi-S. If the type label of your SPH says “UP”, it is always an X dongle.