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Digitrax LNWI connection issues

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Digitrax LNWI connection issues
Posted by KWS1366 on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 1:59 PM

Hello

I have an older digitrax system db150 and dt300 throttle. I purchased the LNWI and followed directions and setup was easy and at frist it seemed to be working great. I am using moto Z froid phone and the engine driver app on android 7.0

Now I am having the issue of it disconnecting from server while running trains. I have contacted Digitrax and followed their directions of reseting the db150. I am still having the issue and would like to know if anyone else has has any issues with the lnwi. I am not sure if I am getting interference or something in my train room. 

I like it when works but having to shut down the system and restart everytime I lose connection is not fun. 





 

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Posted by jrbernier on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 2:40 PM

  Have you tried a different cell phone to control the train.  I suspect either a cell issue or a defective LNWI...

Jim

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Posted by DigitalGriffin on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 3:47 PM

By default channel 1 is used. Try channel 5. Channel 1 is notoriously bad.  If that doesn't work, try channel 11.

Other devices on the same channel might not play well with LNWI's unique format.

Also, you can get a free app for android.  Wifi Signal analyzer.  It comes with a history graph bar and analog meter dial.  Select your units SSID, and where it drops out.  It will tell you the signal strength.

Don - Specializing in layout DC->DCC conversions

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Posted by KWS1366 on Monday, February 5, 2018 11:38 AM
I have not tried another phone will give that a try
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Posted by KWS1366 on Monday, February 5, 2018 11:39 AM
Thanks will try different channel and see if that helps

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