Topic: HP2551 Firmware Update

[galfert]

Your router is 192.168.0.10 and not 192.168.0.1?

[Mandrake]

Is your Smartphone/Tablet on the same Wifi network as the weather station?
Just trying to understand if there is anything out of the ordinary in the setup.

So you are clear the work is done by the smartphone (WSview app)
It uses UDP to query the wifi side of the weather station for settings and if it finds that the published version via the Internet is higher, it (WSView) downloads the new Firmware.
It will then apply this from the app to the Weather station by over writing the old firmware.

So in my simple mind if your smartphone app (WSView) is talking to the weather station and can see it OK but is not seeing a need to update the firmware then this indicates that the WSView app is not able to dial home to the Ecowitt servers for whatever reason. This could be your network (possible firewall settings?) or even your ISP might be to blame.

[Vette-kid]

Your router is 192.168.0.10 and not 192.168.0.1?

Not too smart on that stuff.  WiFi analyzer says the server is 0.1, so I guess that would be the router.  IP address says 0.10, so maybe that's the phone I'm using?  I dunno.

[galfert]

Your router is 192.168.0.10 and not 192.168.0.1?

Not too smart on that stuff.  WiFi analyzer says the server is 0.1, so I guess that would be the router.  IP address says 0.10, so maybe that's the phone I'm using?  I dunno.

Okay good. That is better. Yes 192.168.0.10 must be the address of the device you are on and 192.168.0.1 is the router.

Are you using a mesh WiFi (various WiFi access points)? Or any WiFi extenders?

[Vette-kid]

Is your Smartphone/Tablet on the same Wifi network as the weather station?
Just trying to understand if there is anything out of the ordinary in the setup.

So you are clear the work is done by the smartphone (WSview app)
It uses UDP to query the wifi side of the weather station for settings and if it finds that the published version via the Internet is higher, it (WSView) downloads the new Firmware.
It will then apply this from the app to the Weather station by over writing the old firmware.

So in my simple mind if your smartphone app (WSView) is talking to the weather station and can see it OK but is not seeing a need to update the firmware then this indicates that the WSView app is not able to dial home to the Ecowitt servers for whatever reason. This could be your network (possible firewall settings?) or even your ISP might be to blame.

Makes sense.  We hadn't setup any firewalls.  Using Cox, so maybe something on their end?  I have never gotten the update option since seeing this system up back in June or July 19

[Vette-kid]

Your router is 192.168.0.10 and not 192.168.0.1?

Not too smart on that stuff.  WiFi analyzer says the server is 0.1, so I guess that would be the router.  IP address says 0.10, so maybe that's the phone I'm using?  I dunno.

Okay good. That is better. Yes 192.168.0.10 must be the address of the device you are on and 192.168.0.1 is the router.

Are you using a mesh WiFi (various WiFi access points)? Or any WiFi extenders?

We do have an extended upstairs.  The only other extender types item is a power line extender for an old computer with no Wi-Fi.  Would those items have an effect?  I'm certain the console is connected to the main router and not the extender. 

[Mandrake]

Extenders should not cause an issue since they are simply repeaters of your original wifi signal.
If you are able to do this then I suggest logging into your ISP modem and finding out what your actual external IP address is (wont be 10.x.x.x)
You could then ask Lucy in Ecowitt to trouble shoot and see if your ISP external address is trying to talk with the firmware server.
If its not then you will need to go after your ISP and ask them what's going on, but its quite possible that they are blocking a Chinese IP address as a misguiding idea of threat protection!

[galfert]

Extenders and mesh nodes are a nightmare and cause all sorts of issues. I'm not saying you can't have these, but there are differences in implementation and it is enough to warrant against them. Once everything is working you can try expanding the network and then test again.

[Mandrake]

Hi, please note a Wifi Firmware for the HP2550/1 console is now available from the WS-View app
V.1.5.0
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[Mandrake]

Dear all, a new wifi firmware update is available for the HP2551 console via WSView

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[navzptc]

Now 1.52 

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[GeraltLK]

Some days ago Ecowitt launch a new firmware for this Weather Station:

http://www.ecowitt.com/weather_station/70.html

Firmware update for HP2551/HP2553 - V1.6.4

Mainly Updates for V1.6.4:

1. Add display icon for the WH55 Water Leak Sensor:

    Green - normal

    Red & Flash - leaking

    Yellow - low battery alert

    Orange - offline over 10 mins


2. Supports to add WH45 PM2.5, PM10 and CO2 3-in-1 sensor.

3. Supports to add max 8 WH34 Temperature Sensor.

4. Supports the lightning strikes distance unit to change along with the wind speed unit.

żNew sensors?

[rkl]

Dear all, a new wifi firmware update is available for the HP2551 console via WSView

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any idea what changes it brings?

[Mandrake]

Very hard to say.

From our experience the Wifi firmware seems to control the I/O side of the console.
So the Wifi Internet connectivity uploads (out) and the sensor reception (in).
Current Wifi firmware is 1.5.2

The main console firmware is all about how the console processes and displays that sensor data
Current firmware is 1.6.4

So in theory you need both in order to receive and display the newer sensors as they are released.
The new soil/water temperature sensor (WH34) is very close to release
Following that will be the new PM2.5/10 CO sensor

[Mandrake]

Dear All -  new Main console firmware released for the HP2550/1 console
V1.6.7
http://www.ecowitt.com/upfile/202008/user.bin


1. Supports to display the WH45 PM2.5, PM10 and CO2 3-in-1 sensor data on the main interface.
2. Fix the battery issue for the WH55 and WH57 to upload to ecowitt.net.
👉http://bit.ly/2kl3JMM… See more

[Mandrake]

Dear all, a new wifi firmware has been released for the HP2550/1/3
V 1.5.3

Not much in the way of information regarding the update I am afraid.

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As usual use WSView to update the console to this version

[galfert]

Beware - Another Saturday firmware release. 

[olicat]

Don't panic, this version has been on the server since Wednesday.


Oliver

[rkl]

any idea what changes it brings? Im still waiting on option to disable wifi in the console...

[Rover1822]

any idea what changes it brings? Im still waiting on option to disable wifi in the console...

You may have mentioned why previously, but why?

[rkl]

Kid wanted to put it in the room and i would prefer to have any such kinda devices wifi signal off for remainder of night.

[galfert]

Yeah but why?

[rkl]

To have at least 8 hours of sleep, when facing less electromagnetic waves.
I know in today's world it sounds weird.

[Rover1822]

I'm guessing Ambient won't be far behind in their update

[galfert]

To have at least 8 hours of sleep, when facing less electromagnetic waves.
I know in today's world it sounds weird.

You are certainly entitled to your opinion. I think it is important to be concerned about our health. But I also think it is important to trust the scientists and medical professionals to perform tests and analysis. Here is what some governments and their health organizations have to say

UK:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wireless-networks-wi-fi-radio-waves-and-health/wi-fi-radio-waves-and-health

There is no consistent evidence to date that exposure to radio signals from wi-fi and WLANs adversely affects the health of the general population. The signals are very low power, typically 0.1 watt (100 milliwatts) in both the computer and the router (access point), and the results so far show exposures are well within the internationally-accepted guidelines from the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).

Australia (along with a WHO reference):
https://www.arpansa.gov.au/understanding-radiation/radiation-sources/more-radiation-sources/wi-fi

Does wi-fi cause any health effects?
It is the assessment of ARPANSA and other national and international health authorities, including the World Health Organization (WHO), that there is no established scientific evidence of adverse health effects below current exposure limits.

Wi-fi devices and access points are low powered, typically 0.1 watt (100 milliwatts). A measurement study conducted by ARPANSA showed that exposure to RF EME from wi-fi in schools is much lower than the limit for public exposure specified in the ARPANSA Standard.

US (with references to CDC, FCC, EPA, FDA, OSHA and NIOSH):
https://www.fcc.gov/engineering-technology/electromagnetic-compatibility-division/radio-frequency-safety/faq/rf-safety#Q2
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/wearable.html
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/nonionizing_radiation.html

Summary: General public is not exposed to any harmful RF radiation. Concerns regarding health hazard have been unable to be reproduce any results to indicate health concerns for the low levels typically encountered by the general public. The situation is different for factory workers.