dcs wi-fi setup problems

contact  MTh and buy the  cable direct from them and guaranteed it ill work pay the extra money so you won,t have any issues making the wifi work!

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

good luck Alan 

Art Lites posted:

I am trying to venture into Wi-Fi.  Upgraded my old TIU to version 6.0 and purchased a serial to Ucb connector and the new WI_FI unit.  I got the source for purchasing the connector from a previous post ( I believe Digi-Key). I am getting no TIU found on my phone.  I suspect the cable since the original cable was not available and the seller directed me to another source.  What are the specs for the cable ( serial input for TIU from UCB WI-FI ) and what is a good source?  Is there anything I could have overlooked?

Is the TIU light blinking on the WIU or does it go steady shortly after powering everything on?

I have a few of the USB to Serial adapters that do NOT work with the WIU. These were mostly generic no name branded devices.  MTH is a good source for the right part, the little extra you'll pay is worth the frustration free setup.

Art,

MTH doesn't sell the cable to connect the TIU to the WIU, although the cable to connect a Rev. L TIU's USB port to the WIU is included with the WIU.

If you're concerned that you may have a bad cable, The DCS WiFi Companion 1st Edition tells you what you need on page 41:

• USB cable (for Rev. L TIU), male USB-B (TIU end) to male USB-A (WiFi Interface Unit end); or
• USB to Serial cable (for all other TIUs). If using a USB to Serial cable and the TIU is already connected to a Lionel command base, then a serial "Y" cable (1 male end, 2 female ends) will also be required.

Make surer that your WIU has the latest, version 1.1, firmware.

This and a whole lot more about DCS WiFi is all in MTH’s “The DCS WiFi Companion 1st Edition!" This book is available from many fine OGR advertisers and forum sponsors, or as an eBook or a printed book at MTH's web store!

Thanks for the replies.  I have the older version with the serial port. I just purchased the WI-FI recently ( MAY) so I hope it is the correct version and I am using the free app. ( the included cable will not work since it is USB to USB.) .  I will check the version.  All lights are steady and correct lights are on.  Tiu works fine with remote but indicate no TIU with phone. I suspect I have wrong cable .  What I need is a source for the Y version  from someone who has purchased. 

Art,

I am using a Galaxy 5 android.  Unit is set up in the MTH mode I don't think it is in range of home.  How do I set this up for MTH find this on my galaxy device? That was not clear with instructions. thought it was blue tooth.  Will try again.

Art,

How do I set this up for MTH find this on my galaxy device?

That's most likely your problem.

Go to settings, WiFi and look in your list of networks. Select the one with MTH in the name. The password is mthdcs all in lower case.

Got it working.  that was the problem. Found the code. and both tablet and phone work.  Now I have to order splitter and upgraded system. Thanks for the help. It is easy when you know how.

Art,

It is easy when you know how

You bet!  

If you always want to know how...

Everything that you need to know about DCS WiFi is all in MTH’s “The DCS WiFi Companion 1st Edition!" This book is available from many fine OGR advertisers and forum sponsors, or as an eBook or a printed book at MTH's web store!