I NEED HELP! Wifi

You have to add each engine separately to the app, just like you added them to the remote.

Buddy

Ok let me try that.

There is an update for the wifi app also.  Make sure you do that too.

Buddy

Thanks Buddy!  Panic averted!  Little did I know I had to add engines.  I assumed the engines were stored in the TIU but looks like they are stored in the remote.  So, I removed all of my engines, placed one at a time on the track and added each to the app.  I've got to say, I love operating my layout with the iPad over the remote.  Was it worth the money?  I say, heck yes!

DCS does indeed store the engines in the remotes.

As Buddy noted, there is an upgrade to the app.  Also, there is an upgrade to the firmware in the WIU, that is essential for proper operation.

I know you got it fixed.  But as RJR mentioned, I suggest to others with a similar issue that they upgrade the firmware of the WIU.   My WIU would not function until I installed the firmware update.  

The "trick" to successful use of the DCS App is to ensure that both the app and the WIU firmware are at version 1.1.

The app will, if your iOS or Android device is setup to update apps automatically (recommended), always be at the latest version. The WIU is a slightly different story.

In conversation with MTH this week, I learned that, since February, MTH has been ensuring that all WIUs in their shop have version 1.1 firmware before they're sold. However, dealers may have stock from January and earlier that still has version 1.0 firmware. Unfortunately, at this point in the app's life, the 1.1 app must have 1.1 firmware in the WIU to work properly. While I expect that the requirement that both be at the same version will relax down the road, at present it's a fact of life.

I strongly recommend that new purchasers of the WIU either obtain proof of the WIU's firmware level before they purchase it or, alternatively, immediately update their WIU to firmware version 1.1, which can be found by clicking here.

Is there a way to check the WIU firmware version?  I purchased WIFI not long ago and just trying to set up. Everything worked as described until I went to add engine. Came back as no engines found. My app is version 1.1.  Using Rev L TIU at 5.0 and remote at 5.0.

I haven't tried to remove all my engines and just put one on the track. But I just added a new engine at same track location into remote with no issue. 

Kenjr posted:

Is there a way to check the WIU firmware version?  I purchased WIFI not long ago and just trying to set up. Everything worked as described until I went to add engine. Came back as no engines found. My app is version 1.1.  Using Rev L TIU at 5.0 and remote at 5.0.

I haven't tried to remove all my engines and just put one on the track. But I just added a new engine at same track location into remote with no issue. 

Yes, you have to access the TIU management console via the IP address.  You have to use another device (laptop,etc.) load the console.  If you go to the MTH website and locate the WIU under their product search, it'll give you a link to download the full manual.  It'll walk you through the how to upgrade it step-by-step.   This sounds the exact problem I had.  

The process to update the WIU firmware is just a few steps longer than the process of looking at the WIU to see what firmware is present, so I suggest that you saintly do that.

For your convenience, I've attached a copy of the complete WIU User Guide to the post. The information to update the WIU is on pages 11-13.

I'm pretty slow on this so bear with me. I am using a tablet to access LUCI.  No problems until I get to Step 6 of Updating WIU Firmware. Select Choose File and navigate to the new firmware filename.  Where is this file and how do I get a copy.  I did not see any file names.

I think I found my first issue. I downloaded firmware to other computer, not tablet.  Will let you know how it goes.

You really need to use a computer to upload LuCI's firmware. I find it difficult to upload files using any of my iOS devices.

All now works as advertised.  Thanks for the help.

I purchased my wifi interface from Legacy Station, it all ready had the firmware upgrade.

Kenjr posted:

All now works as advertised.  Thanks for the help.

Glad you got it working!  I recommend purchasing Barry's book.  At first I wasn't sure if I should buy it since I read all the user manuals in detail myself. However; I decided to buy it and have found it very useful.

I have it and you are right, it is a much needed valuable resource.