ComPort IP Address InvoluntaryChanges?
Posted: Fri 03 Jun 2016 3:13 pm
I run Cumulus (Build 1099/V 1.9.4) using Davis Vantage Pro2 data via an Ethernet cable to a wireless router/modem.
I also have WeatherLink software. But I prefer to run Cumulus for its better display and ease of connection to NOAA, etc.
The problem is...the Com Port IP address changes at least once weekly... so Cumulus stops sending data. It is almost impossible to directly determine the new IP address. However, Weatherlink finds the new IP address instantly. So when Cumulus' IP address crashes, I go over to Weatherlink, hit two buttons, determine the new IP address...enter the address into Cumulus and reboot Cumulus.
I checked with my ISP provider about purchasing a static IP address, but the monthly charge is nearly the same cost as the Fiberoptic feed.
Is there any way for Cumulus to automatically determine the correct ComPort IP address as does Weatherlink? (In a new update, etc.)?
I also have WeatherLink software. But I prefer to run Cumulus for its better display and ease of connection to NOAA, etc.
The problem is...the Com Port IP address changes at least once weekly... so Cumulus stops sending data. It is almost impossible to directly determine the new IP address. However, Weatherlink finds the new IP address instantly. So when Cumulus' IP address crashes, I go over to Weatherlink, hit two buttons, determine the new IP address...enter the address into Cumulus and reboot Cumulus.
I checked with my ISP provider about purchasing a static IP address, but the monthly charge is nearly the same cost as the Fiberoptic feed.
Is there any way for Cumulus to automatically determine the correct ComPort IP address as does Weatherlink? (In a new update, etc.)?