Hello,
After the 2.4.0 update, the static IP address I use is not memorized by the CS3+ after each session...
The only way I found to keep it alive, is to save the data after each session and restore them at the beginning of each session...
Is there another way to have the CS3+ memorize the Static IP address ?
Thank you for your help, Francois.

I am shutting it down after each session...

Hi
My CS3 remembers its IP address without any problems (I use a direct Ethernet link with Rocrail)
The key is to set the CS3 into manual mode (so that it does not ask and receive a different IP address using DHCP)
Here is the IP configuration on my CS3


Note: even in this manual mode (CS3 IP address is fixed), it is recognized and talks to my wifi router with any router configuration

Note: following the shutdown process is important but it already happened to me to inadvertently power-off the CS3 without causing any IP issues. But I certainly don't recommend such a brutal shut down which can lead to CS3 data corruption
Cheers
Jean

Hi

That is true, the screen copy from a previous version
Here is the same screen (Lower part of screen, the upper part is empty) with version V2.4.0(5)

Of course, if you start filling the upper part of screen you may be activating the dynamic address (DHCP)

Cheers
Jean

I don't know the difference between your CS3 and mine as mine remembers the static address without me doing anything.
It remains unchanged even when connected to a WiFi router with an internet connection
The possibilities are:
- your CS3 has a failure
- there is a bug in the new s/w possibly when is sets itself to DHCP it never comes back on manual (static)
- you fill incorrectly the fields or there is an issue with your shutting down procedure.

What do you connect your CS3 with? and using what software?
On mine connections work with:
- Rocrail
- CS2.exe
- VNC Viewer
- Chrome internet browser

All with a static address. 192.168.0.23
My PC is a 64 bits HP Pavilion with the latest Windows 10 version
What is the address you use? (there are conventions on the addresses - cannot use any address just like that).
Just try using my address (initially set by the router)
Jean

Jonjean, can you please tell me what is in this update before I do it? I don't keep my CS3 connected to the web, so the ethernet I.P. address is still blank.
Cancel! I found Clapcotts' post of the descrition. Thank's just the same!

The last Marklin update for CS3s V2.4.0(5) may have a bug in IP address setting
Cheers
Jean

It's either the S-88 module, or an M83 decoder. I think it has always done this, as it beeps like it always has when the reading box appears. I think something in the update makes the read progression box appear.

For CS 3 / 3+ use the provided MAC-ADDRESS shown under Ethernet Settings in CS 3 / 3+ or CS 2.

In your Wifi-Router insert the MAC-Address under "Manual" IP-Address Reservation - Area ( if your Wifi-router support this - most do )

Enter the MAC-Address for CS 3 ( or CS3+ or CS2 ) and assign a valid IP-Address inside your Local Lan-Area.


Example for 3 Centralstations i my Setup

MAC-Address DEVICE-Name Assigned IP-Address

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xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx CS3-60216 192.168.1.100

xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx CS2-60215 No1 192.168.1.101 ( your IP-Settings may be different from mine )

xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx CS2-60215 No2 192.168.1.102

xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx = MAC-Address shown i CS 3 / 3+ or CS2



When this is done and the Wifi-Router has been rebooted, your CS 3 ( or CS3+ ) / CS2 - Units will "always" have the same permanent
IP-Adresse, when your Centralstation's are switched ON. because of the IP-Adresse assigments.

Remember to take a Backup of the Wifi-Router's Configuration if something should go wrong.

Use the http://192.168.1.10? - lines , in your browser to get access to the CS 3 / 3+ / 2 - Webserver and save them as a Link's in your favorite Browser.

The Http: - lines should be easy for you to remember in the future
If you get more Centralstation for your Layout in the future - add a new line in the Router Configuration


For use with CS 3 / 3+ or CS2 i will recommend the use of these Browser-plugins for Google Chrome / Firefox / Edge - browsers :

Google Chrome : Google Chrome - Speed-dial-fvd

Edge : Edge - Speed-dial-fvd

Firefox : GROUP SPEED DIAL ( FIREFOX )

The Browser-plugins gives you "graphical" overview for your Local Links and your Internet-links

By golly that worked! It seems it was my 43630 intercity cab control car. As soon as I opened the configuration menu, the decoder was reread in the various stages. No more read message.