FCS Network Configuration

[FTC7796]

I can't figure out how to set up network configuration with the FCS Network Configuration wizard. I have the correct IP address, password, and user id, but it won't connect!

My router is Netgear WNR1000 v.3
Please help! I have never been so frustrated!

[reisst]

When you run samostat, does it say it sees your netowork? Also, does it print a character before a network name? And does it say something like wrong encryption.

Also, what do you mean by I have the correct IP address, password and user id?

[FTC5666]

FCS Network Configuration wizard ?

I can't figure out how to set up network configuration with the FCS Network Configuration wizard. I have the correct IP address, password, and user id, but it won't connect!

My router is Netgear WNR1000 v.3
Please help! I have never been so frustrated!

???? FCS Network Configuration wizard ????

This is the only document I'm familiar with re:router configuration. Is this the 'wizard' you speak of?
http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default/files/uploadedFiles/Robotics_Programs/FTC/FTC_Documents/Router_Configuration_for_Teams.pdf

Found here: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprogr...team-resources

So, you have you done all that?

You've made the flash drive with the configuration settings on it using the 'Samantha Network Config' or 'Samantha Competition Network Config' program? (Make sure it is a small one, and has NOTHING else on it. It should have the samantha.hex file on it; put it there if it's not. The Samantha module reads everything on the flash drive - and can take a long while to do so.) Hold the red button on the top of the module when you power on (to force firmware update using the .hex file), and be VERY patient waiting for that 2nd cycle of lights.)

OR....are you referring to being in the 'Samantha Field Control Application - V 3.0.6' and attempting to CHOOSE your NXT? Performing the RESCAN to 'find teams', etc...

We just had an event that an initial 'connection' was taking up to 2 minutes to complete. Our frustration came from our own lack of patience.

Pardon me if I'm stating the obvious to you - but the use of the word 'wizard' has me wondering just what we're talking about here....I'd love to have a 'wizard' do all this for me.

[korimako]

???? FCS Network Configuration wizard ????

Pardon me if I'm stating the obvious to you - but the use of the word 'wizard' has me wondering just what we're talking about here....I'd love to have a 'wizard' do all this for me.

I didn't use this, but there is a wizard - on the team resources page under field control system - Field Control System setup wizard (.exe)


Have no idea if it works, I just followed the users guide wo any glitches. Seems like a lot of setup parts for a wizard to take care of (router, laptop, samantha, thumbdrive..) ymmv but there is a wizard!

[reisst]

I see what your saying.

I haven't actually used the wizard. The FCS comes in the download about 3 lines above, and it contains everything you need to run a match plus configure flash drives for flashing samantha. Just make sure the settings you use to flash Samantha match you router's settings.