Update SkyEcho 2 Wi-Fi Firmware
Before you begin
- Download the latest software for SkyEcho 2
SkyEcho 2 v.2.26
2.26 Released 8/24/2020 -Improved Wi-Fi connection handling 2.19 Released 12/16/2019 -Fixed bugs with aircraft ownship -Fixed wifi disconnects and device timeouts 2.13 Released 2/8/2019 -Resolves Wi-Fi disconnects -Adds Region selection to meet requirements in either EU/UK or AUS. EU/UK is default. 2.10 Released 12/24/2018 -Adds FLARM RX functionality
Connect to the SkyEcho 2
- To connect to the SkyEcho 2, power on SkyEcho 2 and join a device to the wireless network SSID named SKYECHO-XXXX using the procedure for your device. This procedure is identical to joining any other public or private Wi-Fi on your chosen device.
- If required, enter uavionix as the WPA password for the secure Wi-Fi network, then tap join. Note: The No Internet Connection message is normal when connected to SkyEcho 2.
- Open any browser on your computer/mobile device that is connected to your SkyEcho 2 via the Wi-Fi link and type 192.168.4.1 in the address bar.
The following landing page should load:
Update the Wi-Fi Firmware
While Connected to the SkyEcho Wi-Fi as directed above:
- Open a web browser and navigate to 192.168.4.1
- Click on the “Wi-Fi Version” Update Link:
- Select Choose File
- Browse to the previously downloaded file
- Select Open
- Select Update
- After the process completes the Wi-Fi will restart. You may need to reconnect to the SkyEcho Wi-Fi.
- Verify the firmware update has completed and the new version is listed on the SkyEcho 2 status page at 192.168.4.1 The Wi-Fi firmware should report 2.19