In the video (2:00 minute mark) I mentioned that the USB-Serial Adapter's firmware can be operated via Macbook, but yes, the Legacy Firmware is not Apple compatible.
I have the Lionel LCS WiFi module on my layout. Are there instructions for how to create the update module without having to use the USB to serial cable. I searched youtube and couldn't find any videos.
Neal Jeter
The actual procedure is the same, how you connect the PC to the base to make the module is the difference.
Depending how your WiFi is configured either part of the home network or as a stand alone access point, use the LSU 2.0 (Legacy System Utility) to connect but go to the configure tab and change the communication type to WiFi. You’ll either connect directly to your LCS WiFi module or via your home network. Enter the IP address of the WiFi module.
Once connected it's all the same.
Eric's Trains has a pretty good video as well.
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Thanks Marty! I had to update my Legacy System Utility software to find the Wifi connection in configuration. It's been so long since I had to update the base or cab I didn't realize there was a newer version of the software.
Neal Jeter
I highly recommend you connect the WiFi through your home network if possible. It really ups the convenience, it doesn't impact Internet access on the machine you're using for, it just becomes another device on the network.
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i have not had good experience with having the LCS WiFi part of my network (not due to lack of trying). I’m fairly network savvy and I had frequent problems with losing connection from my iPad/iPhone losing connection while operating. I even ordered another LCS WiFi unit to see if that might improve things and it didn’t. Quite possibly a function of other network traffic around my home. Really wanted it to work on “Join to Network” but had to revert to “Access Point” which works perfectly.
consider yourself lucky that it’s successful for you! 
@LionelAG posted:Really wanted it to work on “Join to Network” but had to revert to “Access Point” which works perfectly.consider yourself lucky that it’s successful for you!
Until I had the LCS WiFi Monitor LE installed, I had no luck in getting it connected to the network. The WPS only aspect of the Lionel WiFi was one of the lamest things I've ever seen! It actually boggles my mind that the lazy developers didn't have a backup plan! I had no less than four routers, all with WPS, and none of them would connect! With the LCS WiFi Monitor, I was able to manually configure the network and all was well.
Okay, then. Have to play a little more with that. The WPS was more like POS.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Until I had the LCS WiFi Monitor LE installed, I had no luck in getting it connected to the network. The WPS only aspect of the Lionel WiFi was one of the lamest things I've ever seen! It actually boggles my mind that the lazy developers didn't have a backup plan! I had no less than four routers, all with WPS, and none of them would connect! With the LCS WiFi Monitor, I was able to manually configure the network and all was well.
Same with my new router. Use the WiFi monitor. There is a video at Lionel that explains how to use it. Just Google Lionel LCS WiFi monitor.
@MartyE posted:Same with my new router. Use the WiFi monitor. There is a video at Lionel that explains how to use it. Just Google Lionel LCS WiFi monitor.
Or click on the link to the download page I already provided. 
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@gunrunnerjohn posted:Or click on the link to the download page I already provided.
Sorry. I’m at the fair using an iPhone. I missed the link.
Okay, so I'm back to Join to Network and so far so good. I previously went through "join to network" and even used the LCS WiFi Monitor program (perhaps user error, etc.). Was losing IOS device connections. So...now all IOS devices are connected via LCS WiFi "Join to Network" and I'll report on any problems seen. I sincerely hope it works long term as I greatly prefer the convenience.
Thanks Gang!
My only issue is the Google Mesh Network doesn't have a DHCP reservation feature and occasionally the IP address of the WiFi unit moves and I have to find it again. Not a big deal, and with a better router, I'd be able to lock it into a fixed IP address.
WAIT! I looked and apparently Google updated, I see DHCP reservations now! That may solve the last annoyance!
False alarm, it doesn't work!
@MartyE posted:And the file contents changed... From the read me file There is now a Cab 1.7 file and new Read Me.txt
The Cab2 changes made from v1.61 were as follows:
---------------------------------------------• Added Legacy ENG Type AUX TENDER
• Added the Legacy version touchpad for the Crane and Boom car
• Bug fixes related to ENG Type TMCC Acela
• Fixed bug where red light frequently came on when transmitting to base
• Corrected bugs related to the Train Builder
Do Legacy Crane and Boom cars operate any different than TMCC ones? Will this update at all change how a Cab1-L runs?
@BobbyD posted:Do Legacy Crane and Boom cars operate any different than TMCC ones? Will this update at all change how a Cab1-L runs?
I don’t have the Legacy crane but I suspect it just allows you to have the proper icons in Legacy mode.
As far as a Cab1L goes this update is only for a Cab2 so there will no change in the operation of a Can1L.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:False alarm, it doesn't work!
Its too bad the WiFi monitor doesn't allow you to plug in a static IP. Its easy to set up the range on any router for non-DHCP addresses. Sure would take a lot of the random behavior out of the equation. Since the LCS WiFi probably is not powered regularly when not running, the chance is high that an IP address change/conflict will occur otherwise.
Lionel (Dave), think you can tweak the LCS WiFi Monitor tool to add this seemingly easy addition (Static IP)? I think THIS alone would greatly enhance stability of LCS WiFi in a "Join to Network" setup.
Well, the WiFi monitor isn't the stumbling block there, you have to have the access point (router) reserving that IP address by MAC address or it's likely to get stepped on at some time in the future. Reserved addresses really have to be handled by the access point and not by the client. If the AP reserves an address based on MAC address, anytime that client (the LCS WiFi in this case) makes a DHCP IP address request, it'll always get the reserved address. Note that MAC addresses are unique, in theory there is only one device in the world that has that six byte MAC address. In practice it's not quite that perfect, but the system generally works.
Are you implying there IS a way to give the LCS WiFi a Static IP?
Yes, if you have a router that you can do DHCP reservations in. Sadly, it doesn't work properly with Google WiFi that I have. Most real routers have the ability do lock an IP address to a MAC address.
Gotcha, Router side only. Luckily I can do that with my router. Still would seem easier for the "common man" to have this on the WiFi Monitor program.
Just updated my Cab2 file to v 1.7. Easy with serial cable from my Dell W10 machine to my Legacy base. I made a backup copy of my base file first and am looking forward to fewer red light blinks!
We can only hope that is the net result for my upgrade as well.
I'll have to see about getting this done later today/tomorrow if I forget or run out of time today.
Question, so this update only applies to the Cab 2 remote, the base will remain 1.6? This is a great way to learn how to control our trains. Thank you MartyE for all your help. Happy Railroading Everyone
The base remains at 1.60, that's the latest update for the Legacy Command Base. 
@leapinlarry posted:Question, so this update only applies to the Cab 2 remote, the base will remain 1.6? This is a great way to learn how to control our trains. Thank you MartyE for all your help. Happy Railroading Everyone
Module went out yesterday Larry. I suspect you'll see it tomorrow at the latest.
I was able to update clubs inventory of Cab2 remotes as well as my 3. We will see if the fixes work today.
What would keep a legacy 990 base from accepting the upgrade to 1.6?
One of the clubs is 1.52. the upgrade starts but then there is 6 blinking yellow center light before it should be complete.
I have my old PC HP with window 7, also I have my 2 years old Apple, I am not an expert in computers, excuse my ignorance, but is possible to use my Apple to upgrade to 1.7 or I have to use my old HP even so has window 7 or, I have to upgrade to windows 10, I will appreciate your help.
@Churu The software will only run on a PC. Using your old HP with windows 7 will work just fine.
@Ron_S posted:What would keep a legacy 990 base from accepting the upgrade to 1.6?
One of the clubs is 1.52. the upgrade starts but then there is 6 blinking yellow center light before it should be complete.
Have you used the module before in other bases? I've had a module write the code perfectly and then not upgrade the base similar to your experience. A different module worked.
I agree with Marty, I had a bad module that caused that symptom, but simply rewriting it again solved the problem.
Thanks Marty and John, The module had upgraded a bunch but sat for a few years. I will try another module.
Maybe you need a new module.
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H1000: Thank you very much for the advice.
