We need to differentiate connection to the Internet to synchronise your Droplet with Stormcloud application on the cloud. from connection to the DER on site.
For Internet connection on a Droplet PLUS, you have two options.
Option 1: Wire your Droplet with the customer's router using one of the two Ethernet ports available
Option 2: Connect your Droplet through the Stormcloud app by selecting your 4G network and ensuring your Sim card is activated with a minimum 1G data plan per month. You can use any ISP provider you wish, you might need our support to ensure the right APN is configured.
For connection to a DER on a Droplet PLUS, you also have two options.
Option 1: Wire to the local inverter using any available USB port and a USB/ETH adaptor
Option 2: Wire your Droplet with the inverter using the Ethernet port. You will need to contact us so we setup the Ethernet port to DHCP server.