Network disconnects since updating to 2079 FW

[dRdoS7]

Hi,

I updated my Classic 200, about end Nov, to 2079. I was happy with the existing FW, but due to the old MyMidnite being shutdown in Feb, thought I should do it. I don't use MM much, just when we're away from our house for more than a week or so.

A few days after the update I had no LA data.

Since the update I've a total of 3 disconnects, LA & MM get nothing.

The last 2 have happened after 10 days each time.

I have to reboot the Classic to get network connection.

I haven't any problem with other LAN devices, so must be the 200. Plus, it was rock solid prior to the update.

The Classic otherwise is running fine.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

dRdoS7

[ClassicCrazy]

Since I did that update I have had to restart my Classic a couple times too .  And like you mentioned - the previous firmware never did that.

The Local Status app also seems to be a bit fussier about making the connection too.

Larry

[dRdoS7]

Hi,

Since I did that update I have had to restart my Classic a couple times too .  And like you mentioned - the previous firmware never did that.

The Local Status app also seems to be a bit fussier about making the connection too.

Larry

Guess we need your brother Half to pop by!

dRdoS7

[Westbranch]

Ryan calls the shots AFAIK....More like you need Andrew, he built the data base and keeps it going, just that he is in Europe... so a 8 hr +- delay...

[Resthome]

Because of the winter I haven't updated to this latest firmware. But it sounds like some of the existing network connections problem persist with this new version that was suppose to resolve the the network disconnects. If that is the case it is disappointing that this bug has existed for so long. 

Hopefully others will weigh in with their results good or bad with regards to this issue both with the LA and MM.

[boB]

What I am hearing is that evidently when the Local App stops talking with 2079 that there is another piece of
software that will continue to work and talk with the Classic instead of the LA.  I think that there  is a version
of that software (Karl's) on this site but don't know where right at the moment.  This is PC software and not
code for Android or iPhone.  Can't remember the name right off but uses modbus over  TCP/IP.

Happy new year !  But not as happy as it would be if this problem didn't' still exist.

boB

[Halfcrazy]

Andrew is tracking this down, What it seems like is that My MidNite is sending back a corrupt packet and that kills the network stack in the Classic. I can confirm this IS related to My Midnite and those not using My Midnite seem to be reporting 2079 as perfectly stable on the TCP/IP connection

[Resthome]

Andrew is tracking this down, What it seems like is that My MidNite is sending back a corrupt packet and that kills the network stack in the Classic. I can confirm this IS related to My Midnite and those not using My Midnite seem to be reporting 2079 as perfectly stable on the TCP/IP connection

Ryan, both ClassicCrazy and dRdoS7 have reported connections problem with the Local App above. Hopefully those that don't have problems as well as those that do will report their results here on both the LA and MM. Some folks just don't really use the LA. So it would be nice to know what they use and don't use. A more scientific survey on whether the Ethernet connection problems have been resolved for both the Local App and MyMidnite would be great.

Once El Nino fills up our lakes I'll be able to update to the latest firmware and report my own results.

[dRdoS7]

Hi,

It looks as though it was 3 times it reset with 10 day intervals, I hadn't scrolled back far enough in MM. The new MM is "slightly" different to the MM I'm used to.

Next "event" is due about 20th Jan.

dRdoS7

[zoneblue]

I dont use MM, and only occasionally use the LA (configuration), but the blackbox runs on a very similar basis to the LA (persistant / blocking modbus over ethernet connection) and at a more aggressive timing rate, (1s instead of 2s). Since 2074/2079, the connection has given zero issues either disconnects, or resets. Thus im confident that the core stack is now fixed. However what the LA and MM contribute to all this i couldnt say.

[dgd]

Zb,

I would have to agree with that. Upfirmwared a C150 to 2709 a few weeks ago using W10 (that was an 'interesting' exercise) and using a DUE to extract limited registers every <1s over tcp AND it has run very problem free.
Judging by how quickly the gauges refresh I'd say every half second register readings.
No delays, hiccups, hangups, weird things etc.
I do not open/close the connection, it just stays open, 26 days and counting... Don't use MyMN or LA.

dgd

[boB]

Zb,

I would have to agree with that. Upfirmwared a C150 to 2709 a few weeks ago using W10 (that was an 'interesting' exercise) and using a DUE to extract limited registers every <1s over tcp AND it has run very problem free.
Judging by how quickly the gauges refresh I'd say every half second register readings.
No delays, hiccups, hangups, weird things etc.
I do not open/close the connection, it just stays open, 26 days and counting... Don't use MyMN or LA.

dgd

What SWare you using dgd ?  Is web access enabled or off ?

[Westbranch]

My $$ is on the latest  Black Box variant (ie. 'DUE')

[Cniemand]

FW 2079 : I rarely log into MM. Often I check into the LA a few times a day to get a reading and then leave it in the background on my macbook air. Other times I use the third-party Android app, which works quite well. I haven't noticed any issues with 2079. The only downside (to myself) is that you are only able to have one connection at a time. Either the LA on one computer but not multiples or the android app.

Is it possible to eventually have multiple connections?

[ClassicCrazy]

Mymidnite quit reporting my system yesterday at about 11:15 am central time - in an auto equalize cycle. I won't be able to get out and check if it is also locked up for Local Status app connections or if it is an internet problem on my end until the weekend.

I also reported it on the mymidnite contact form in case it was something that needs to be looked at on Midnite end .

Larry