In this release:
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(UPDATE: We think we found the problem and we think we have the solution – it will be in the next iOS App release.)
We’re investigating, there seems to be a flood of suggestions and assumptions being presented by the venerable Google Gemini. There seems to be some new functionality in the driver that controls the camera and flashlight.
We will keep folks informed as we find out more.
In the meantime – we recently implemented “WiFi Rescue Mode” in the ASL3 image which enables your node as a WiFi Hotspot when it cannot reach the internet – that way you can reset your WiFi Credentials.
73 … Gerry.
Changes in this release:
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Major change in this release is the addition of the WiFi Rescue Mode that turns your node into a WiFi Access Point when it cannot reach the Internet. In this mode you can connect your Smartphone to the node over WiFi, and using the ClearNode Smartphone App push new WiFi credentials to the node so it can re-connect to the Internet. This “Rescue Mode” is in addition to our long standing WiFiByLight functionality.
Instructions at the bottom of the Getting Started page.
This functionality is only available in the ASL3 image – it is not supported for those nodes running HamVoIP. Also note that this is not the “ASL-Fallback-AP” functionality that is currently being tested in the ASL3 Beta channel.
We are also providing the “wait times” in AllStar Setup so users can adjust those values to their own satisfaction,
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Here are the changes:
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(The migration is now complete and everyone should be back to normal.)
We are in the process of moving our Node to App messaging hub to a new server. This will inevitably cause some missing messages leading to the Smartphone App losing communication with your nodes. The interruption should be temporary, we hope lasting no more than an hour.
To speed up the migration for your account, feel free to reboot your nodes and restart your instance of the Smartphone App.
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We are currently tracking an issue with our Notification Service which is preventing both Apple and Android notifications being delivered to users.
Resolution: Some goofy coding on our part was being ignored – updating the server to modern libraries exposed the issue and forced us to fix it. All good now.
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CGNAT has been identified by the AllStarLink.org group as a known issue for AllStar. We can confirm that we see the same – in fact the frequency of incidents has been steadily growing.
CGNAT is a technology used by Internet Service Providers to share a single public internet address amongst multiple installations. Imagine if you lived in an apartment building with a single street address – but no apartment numbers – how do you get your mail ?
We’re testing a new service to alleviate the issue and we’re looking for a handful of qualified individuals to test the new service. So if you’re a T-Mobile or Starlink user that has been suffering from the typical symptoms: unable to connect, connection drops – get in touch with support@node-ventures.com and let’s see if it makes sense for you to try the service on your installation.
Note: there are some limitations to this service – it doesn’t allow incoming AllStar connections, only outgoing. It does NOT solve the port forwarding issues typical with EchoLink running on mobile hotspots. The Digital Modes appear to work just fine.
73 … Gerry.
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Looks like a raft of updates for the EchoLink connectivity, here’s the announcement from the group.
Please, please, please … BE PATIENT !!!
We had to rescue a number of nodes over the last couple of weeks because folks just couldn’t wait out the update. If the top Red LED is fast flashing – DO NOT INTERRUPT IT !! Go watch a movie, chop firewood, take a nap (my personal favorite distraction) … come back later !
73 … Gerry.