PGXL DHCP 'JITTERS'

Paul - K6HR

After installing a new router using a different IP, I observe the PGXL IP address field displays a strange character, and the [DHCP-IDLE] is jittering (for lack of a better term) The PGXL works as it should otherwise. If I switch back to the old router, the PGXL displays the IP address as expected. While it's certainly not a showstopper at this point, I'm wondering how to correct this condition. Have tried reboots. Thanks for your time!

Alan

Was/is the PG-XL configured to use a static IP address? If so, and if the new router is set for a different sub-net, the two will pass in the wind and not connect.

Suggest you endure the PG-XL TCP configuration is set to use DHCP, and not static. Then, try again with the new router.

Alan. WA9WUD

Paul - K6HR

Thanks Alan,

The PG-XL is set for DHCP. When I open the PG-XL utility it shows the correct IP. Only the IP display on the amplifier screen shows no IP address, and instead just flickers.

Mike-VA3MW

Paul, what version of the software/firmware are you using?

Ed NI4MX

I am experiencing same thing, just received PG-XL yesterday. Firmware version is 3.6.24.
Tried it DHCP and Static (same IP number as a reservation in the router). It is connected to a GB switch off the main router as is the 6600 and TG-XL. Software shows IP correctly, operates correctly, just that the PG-XL flickers 1 or 2 symbols for the IP address. Have not tried connecting it to the main router (will need longer Cat6 cable to try it.)

Mike-VA3MW

As a test, can you run a simple test and run it through a 100mb/sec switch?

I'm starting to see that 1G switches are not all made equal.

Paul - K6HR

Hi Mike,

v3.6.24 on 1G switch

David Decoons, wo2x

Hi Paul,

You mentioned reboots. Have you tried a reset to defaults? Turn the rear power switch off and then hold the Op/Stby button while turning the rear switch on.

Once it resets you will need to recalibrate the touch screen by touching the blue dot in three places.

73

Dave wo2x

Paul - K6HR

Hi Dave,

Gave that a try, still jitters.

Mike-VA3MW

I created a support ticket for you