Cant get my RRC 1258 to connect to my PC

[ae3t]

I have a new set of RRC 1258 units and I am not able to get them to connect to my PC via USB for configuration. My PC running Win 7 dose have the Net Framework 4.0 running but when I start the Microbit set up program it gives me the following messages:

Invalid virtual ser port please select another
When I hit any key, the program starts and shows device disconnected

I am not able to get it to connect or access any Microbit functions to work as they are greyed out.

What do you suggest that I do?

Thanks,
Howard AE3T

[pd0swl]

Hi Howard,

When installing the Microbit Setup Manager, the virtual COM ports are also installed.
This is quite a long process taking place in the background.

Are you sure you allowed the installer to finish creating all 4 COM ports?

You can verify this in the Windows Device Manager, there is a row of RRC1258 ports under COM & LPT.

73
Paul
PD0PSB

[ae3t]

Paul,

I did let the program install everything, but when I go to the device manager I do not see anything listed under the RRC. I have installed the microbit config program 2 times, and the same result.

Howard

[pd0swl]

mmm...

Have you installed with the RRC connected?

73
Paul
PD0SB

[ae3t]

Paul,

I found the problem. The USB to mini USB cable that was supplied by the mfgr is not working. I changed it to another one that I had and have the units connected. I have other issues to solve now. I will let yu know where I stand as I get to them.
Thanks,
Howard

[ae3t]

Paul,

I can get as far as being able to set up the RRC's using the set up manager. I can not connect to them via the web to complete the set up. My internet browser finds the ip adr but can dot display the internal web page from the RRC's.

Any thoughts?

[pd0swl]

Did you keep the web server port on 80?
If not, you should use the RRC IP followed by : and the new port.

Btw,not the first time I read about a USB cable problem...

73
Paul
PD0PSB

[pd0swl]

Any luck Howard? 

73
Paul
PD0PSB

[ae3t]

Paul,

Yes with a new USB cable I was able to get the RRC's to talk with my PC and with the RJ45 I was OK to complete the configuration. I have a K30 on order and will have a chance to set the system up later this week. Thanks for your help.
Howard AE3T

[pd0swl]

Will be a nice setup!
Best DX
73
Paul
PD0PSB