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Technical Support / Re: Wi-fi issues on Pilotaware FX
« Last Post by a1650772 on June 18, 2025, 11:24:29 pm »
Home router is not on the same subnet

The wifi networks are on 2.4ghz but only show up sometimes on the scan

The phone does have password for home wifi.

The fourth light on the FX is blue, which I believe indicates no connection to iGrid server. But I can browse internet through the Pilotaware wifi connection indicating it is connected to internet through my home broadband.

Also when I connected to my iphone hotspot I get the same - no igrid connection.
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Technical Support / Re: Wi-fi issues on Pilotaware FX
« Last Post by steveu on June 18, 2025, 10:34:08 pm »
Is your home router on the same subnet as the PilotAware fixed address? Does your home router use the 192.168.1.x subnet?

Are the networks you know of on 2.5GHz?

Does your phone have the password for your home WiFi?
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Technical Support / Wi-fi issues on Pilotaware FX
« Last Post by a1650772 on June 18, 2025, 10:21:33 pm »
I have been having a couple of issues with Wifi connection:

(1) I connect to Pilotaware network on my phone and through Pilotaware setup at 192.168.1.1 I connect to my home broadband for iGrid but I don't get iGrid connection. However, internet works on the phone through the Pilotaware indicating Pilotaware is connected to the home broadband. iGrid status remains red on status page.

(2) When away from home, I don't seem to be able to get Pilotaware to show any Wifi networks when I scan for networks even when I know there are several in close proximity.

Any ideas what I am doing wrong?
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Technical Support / Re: Networking on the Rosetta FX for iGrid
« Last Post by steveu on June 12, 2025, 11:21:06 am »
I'm reliably informed that the wireless network the FX generates on 192.168.1.x cannot be the same subnet as the Internet device uses for providing Internet access.

Yesterday I changed my mobile broadband box to 192.168.10.x and whilst the network light remained blue, I suspect because indoors I didn't get GPS lock and thus fully functioning iGrid wasn't possible, the FX did download the latest software and successfully install it.

I'll test it it with a mobile Internet box out in the open, and when I do I'll probably be looking to mark this thread as solved, but for now, @Mods, please can we leave it open?
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Technical Support / Networking on the Rosetta FX for iGrid
« Last Post by steveu on June 10, 2025, 12:26:23 pm »
 I'm trying to find out if there is a network issue when using an FX on a Wifi network which is on the same subnet as the FX has to be on for traffic info to SD.

Example - I'm snagging an FX in a flex, using the Wifi in the hangar. The Wifi router is on the 192.168.1.x subnet. The Wifi router's gateway is on 192.168.1.254 in order to avoid a clash with the FX which will need to be on 192.168.1.1 for the traffic info to work. The Wifi router's DHCP range is 50 - 99, so there will also be no clashes.

Does the FX get confused if its own wireless network and the iGrid access are on the same subnet, in this case, 192.168.1.0/24?

When the FX is powered up, ADS-B, P3i and GPS lights all go green. The networking one only ever goes blue.

The wireless connection is on in iGrid, but iGrid remains red in the status.

I suspect that when I used my small wireless dongle/MiFi previously, it all worked because the MiFi is on the 192.168.8.x subnet, that is 192.168.8.0/24

Any thoughts on this, and any network restrictions for me to be aware of?
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Technical Support / Re: ICAO HEX Code, not Callsign
« Last Post by PaulSS on June 04, 2025, 06:16:56 pm »
Lots of HEX codes floating around today. The ones over Parham are likely to be Flarm, whereas the aircraft one the sea is probably SkyEcho.
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General Discussion / Re: USB Cigarette Lighter Adaptor
« Last Post by exfirepro on June 04, 2025, 02:44:42 pm »
Hi Dave,

I echo the recommendation posted by Steve. That Anker adapter is good on both 12 and 24 volt systems

Just a few words of warning as you say you have been experiencing voltage issues throughout April with the official lead and recommended power pack...

1. It may just be that your power pack is getting 'tired',  but check that you don't have a defective cable or a faulty microUSB connection at the PAW power input socket. You can do this by powering up the unit then gently wiggling the cable while observing the RED Power LED (below the P3i 869MHz antenna on Rosetta -visible (with some difficulty) through the ventilation slots above and to the side of the microUSB socket), or at the bottom left end of the ventilated rear panel on the PAW Classic. This LED MUST remain solid red - any sign of dropouts indicates a cable or socket fault. If you need to replace the cable make sure you use the recommended one (available from the shop on pilotaware.com). Socket faults are a bit more complicated. In this case, let me know and I will advise further.

2. Assuming the above test is OK, you can go ahead with using the Anker socket but beware of plugging a second device - especially a power hungry 'low charge level' phone or tablet into the 'spare' USB port on the adapter or you will be back to square 1.

Hope this helps

Best Regards

Peter

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Technical Support / Re: Intermittent GPS dropout on FX
« Last Post by exfirepro on June 04, 2025, 02:23:30 pm »
Hi David,

Coming a bit late to this thread (I have been away on holiday). Also looks like Lee hasn't been back on here for a while.

Have you read the thread in Technical Support re FX displaying licence expired after software updates? I suspect his is what is causing that message to appear. The 'fix' is detailed in the other thread. If not, please get in touch with Ashley on the PilotAware Support number mentionned in that thread.

With regard to the lack of traffic info, it is important to be aware of the following: - The current Fx Unit is designed to be installed and operated as a highly efficient 'stand alone' Pilotaware unit or to integrate PilotAware into existing Flarm or Power Flarm installations, by simply connecting it in series between the Flarm or PowerFlarm unit and the Flarm Users' Flarm Display and configuring the relevant output port on the Flarm device to supply the necessary data. This adds the full range of PilotAware functions, including ADSB Rx and Mode-S/3D (MLAT) as well as SkyGRID Airborne Relay and Ground uplinks of data via PilotAWare ATOM ground stations and iGRID to the original Flarm installation, while integrating Flarm targets to the PilotAware display (on your Nav System or via the PilotAware RADAR screen) and at the same time maintains the original Flarm Proximity Alerts on your Flarm device(s).

To allow this 'dual use' FX has its own internal GPS, (with internal and external gps antenna options) and has multiple powering options, including the option to be powered directly from the Flarm Device and receive Traffic and GPS (Navigation) data via the RJ45 'Input' Port.

Having been involved in the development and integration of Flarm with the PilotAware system since 2016, initially via direct data integration from a FlarmMouse (or PowerFlarm), then later via several prototype versions of FX as a combined/stand alone unit, I currently run my FX in series with the output from my PowerMouse, which is set to provide both Flarm Traffic and Navigation (GPS) data to my FX on the appropriate PowerMouse output port. In this configuration, FX automatically takes its power supply from the Flarm unit via the RJ45 cable.

So as you are using your FX in a similar manner from your PowerFlarm Core, you must NOT use either the direct 12 volt or 5 volt USB powering options on the FX. You also need to configure the chosen output port on your PFC to supply either 'Traffic Data' (if you want FX to use its own GPS with either its internal antenna - or if fitted behind the panel, its supplied external GPS antenna), or to supply 'Traffic data plus Navigation Data' if you want FX to use the GPS signal from your PFC. (I suspect this part is the source of your problem). You must also configure both your PFC and FX (plus your transponder if you have one) to all transmit the aircraft's official allocated ICAO HexID (to aid effective integration and prevent 'ghost' images) and ensure that the PFC output port and FX are both configured to use the same Baud Rate (usually 19,200 Baud, though FX should determine the Baud rate from the signal supplied by the PFC).

I hope this helps. If not please get back in touch and let me know.

Best Regards

Peter

 
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Technical Support / Re: Permanent mounting of a Rosetta in a C42
« Last Post by steveu on June 04, 2025, 12:01:48 pm »
In addition to the 1/4" 'tripod' mount, FX also has 2 x 5mm threaded holes to allow additional mounting options. Just make sure that in both cases the screws you choose aren't too long - they should provide a solid mount without 'bottoming out' in the mounting hole(s).

Mine has 3 x 5mm holes and the 1/4" tripod mount doesn't fit anywhere...
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General Discussion / Re: USB Cigarette Lighter Adaptor
« Last Post by dave_kent on June 04, 2025, 11:59:34 am »
RTFM ?
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