Growatt ShineLink-X2 – wireless gateway (LoRa → LAN/Wi-Fi)
The ShineLink-X2 is Growatt’s plug-and-play set to get inverters online without a network cable. The set consists of a ShineRFStick-X2 (dongle in the inverter) and a ShineLanBox-X2 (gateway at your router). Both talk to each other via LoRa with a stable range of up to ±120 m, while the LanBox connects to the internet via LAN or Wi-Fi. Ideal if the inverter is hanging in the shed or attic.
Highlights at a glance
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Plug-&-play, dynamic IP – no hassle with port-forwarding.
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LoRa range of up to ±120 m – low-interference and reliable, even through walls/floors.
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LAN or 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi – choose wired for maximum stability, wireless for convenience.
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Up to 12 inverters per gateway – suitable for larger installations.
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Online monitoring & maintenance – live data, fault codes and updates via the Growatt app/portal.
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Future-proof – suitable for modern PV capacities and half-cut modules.
Technical key data
ShineLanBox-X2 (gateway)
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Power supply: 12 V DC – Housing: IP20 – Mounting: desk or wall
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Network: LAN (RJ45) or 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
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LoRa link with RF stick – Typical data interval: 5 min
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Temperature range: approx. -30 … +60 °C
ShineRFStick-X2 (dongle)
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USB direct plug into the inverter – Housing: IP65
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Wireless: LoRa (868/915 MHz) + Bluetooth 4.2 (for fast configuration)
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Typical transmission distance (LoRa): up to ±120 m (clear view)
What’s in the box?
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ShineRFStick-X2 (RF dongle)
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ShineLanBox-X2 (gateway)
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12 V adapter
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Quick start guide
Installation tips from Radiant Green
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Place the LanBox near the router; choose LAN for maximum stability.
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Keep “line of sight” between LanBox and RF stick where possible; avoid large metal objects.
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In the inverter, check COM port/baud rate and set time zone correctly.
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Keep inverter firmware up-to-date; this will prevent connection issues.
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Use one ShineLink-X2 for multiple inverters at the same location (up to 12 units).
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 |
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| 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.