SDR Gateways with firmware versions earlier than 1.22.0 require additional configuration to work with ForeFlight. To ensure functionality, update the SDR Gateway firmware to version 1.22.0 or later.
If an immediate update is not possible, follow these steps to configure the ForeFlight Mobile app to connect with the SDR Gateway manually:
Steps to Restore SDR Gateway Functionality
1. Find the SDR Gateway's IP Address:
- Open the Settings app on the iPad or iPhone.
- Connect to the SDR Gateway Wi-Fi network.
- Tap the blue info button next to the SDR Gateway Wi-Fi network name.
- Note the IP address listed under the Router row for later use.
2. Access the SDR Gateway in ForeFlight:
- Open ForeFlight Mobile.
- Go to More > Devices.
- If the SDR Gateway software is outdated, an error message will appear.
- Tap the blue Satcom Direct Router tile to open the status page.
3. Configure the IP Address:
- From the Satcom Direct Router status page, tap Connection.
- Enter the IP address found in Step 1.
- Tap Use IP Address to save the configuration.
4. Verify the Connection:
- After entering the IP address, ForeFlight will establish the connection automatically.
- A successful connection will display a normal status page in the Devices section.
NOTES:
- If the wrong IP address is entered or the device moves to a different aircraft, repeat the steps above to update or clear the IP address.
- This manual configuration will no longer be necessary after updating the SDR Gateway firmware to version 1.22.0 or later.
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