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==G-Only Networks== | ==G-Only Networks== | ||
− | + | {{Note| This section only applies to Foo/Katamari alpha prototypes that have not had their firmware updated}} | |
− | = | + | ===Problem=== |
− | If your chumby | + | If your chumby '''consistently''' fails to connect to the wireless network, you may be experiencing a known problem with 802.11G (and some Mixed Mode 802.11B+G) networks. |
− | + | ===Workaround=== | |
− | + | In order to work around this issue until a fix is available, try setting your wireless access point to B-Only. | |
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− | + | {{Note| This problem should be fixed with firmware version 128}} | |
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+ | =Firmware restore= | ||
+ | Instructions for restoring firmware was [http://forum.chumby.com/viewtopic.php?id=8654 provided in early 2013] and [http://forum.chumby.com/viewtopic.php?id=9104 circulated again in 2014]. This information should be re-checked to verify it is up-to-date in the future. | ||
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+ | # Get a USB flash drive | ||
+ | # Download the appropriate firmware for your type of Chumby: | ||
+ | ## Chumby Classic: http://files.chumby.com/resources/classic/1-7-3/update.zip | ||
+ | ## Chumby One: http://files.chumby.com/resources/chumbyone/1-0-7/update.tgz | ||
+ | ## Chumby 8: http://files.chumby.com/resources/chumby8/1-8-2/update.zip | ||
+ | ## Insignia Infocast: http://files.chumby.com/resources/infocast-8/1-0-5/update.zip | ||
+ | # Copy the files to the toplevel of the USB flash drive | ||
+ | ## Chumby Classic only: '''Unpack''' the zip file and move all of the contents to the top level of the USB flash drive. | ||
+ | ## Other Chumby devices: copy the downloaded file to the top level of the USB flash drive '''without unpacking''' | ||
+ | # Put the flash drive into the back of your device | ||
+ | # Reboot the device, while touching the screen to get the device into "special options mode". | ||
+ | # Press the "Install updates" button. | ||
+ | # Press the "Install from USB flash drive". | ||
+ | # Confirm | ||
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+ | The device should start updating - DO NOT unplug the the device while this is happening! |
Latest revision as of 23:27, 8 March 2014
Contents
Account not found?
If you used you chumby at Foo Camp in August of 2006, you may have to recreate your account.
Problems connecting to the network?
G-Only Networks
Note: This section only applies to Foo/Katamari alpha prototypes that have not had their firmware updated
Problem
If your chumby consistently fails to connect to the wireless network, you may be experiencing a known problem with 802.11G (and some Mixed Mode 802.11B+G) networks.
Workaround
In order to work around this issue until a fix is available, try setting your wireless access point to B-Only.
Note: This problem should be fixed with firmware version 128
Firmware restore
Instructions for restoring firmware was provided in early 2013 and circulated again in 2014. This information should be re-checked to verify it is up-to-date in the future.
- Get a USB flash drive
- Download the appropriate firmware for your type of Chumby:
- Chumby Classic: http://files.chumby.com/resources/classic/1-7-3/update.zip
- Chumby One: http://files.chumby.com/resources/chumbyone/1-0-7/update.tgz
- Chumby 8: http://files.chumby.com/resources/chumby8/1-8-2/update.zip
- Insignia Infocast: http://files.chumby.com/resources/infocast-8/1-0-5/update.zip
- Copy the files to the toplevel of the USB flash drive
- Chumby Classic only: Unpack the zip file and move all of the contents to the top level of the USB flash drive.
- Other Chumby devices: copy the downloaded file to the top level of the USB flash drive without unpacking
- Put the flash drive into the back of your device
- Reboot the device, while touching the screen to get the device into "special options mode".
- Press the "Install updates" button.
- Press the "Install from USB flash drive".
- Confirm
The device should start updating - DO NOT unplug the the device while this is happening!