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The GPS antenna should be placed to a point with at least half of the sky in free sight, for example a window sill. Some users reported running the GPS antenna indoors. This is not guaranteed to work.
The GPS antenna should be placed to a point with at least half of the sky in free sight, for example a window sill. Some users reported running the GPS antenna indoors. This is not guaranteed to work.


=First time access to the web interface=
=First time access to the web interface=
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If you are unsuccessful accessing by name you need to find the IP address of the device.
If you are unsuccessful accessing by name you need to find the IP address of the device.


To find the IP address you should access your DHCP server assignment table (for example at your local Home Gateway/Router), or by using a mDNS/Bonjour smartphone app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.wellenvogel.bonjourbrowser).
To find the IP address you should access your DHCP server assignment table (for example at your local Home Gateway/Router or by contacting your Network administrator), or by using a mDNS/Bonjour smartphone app (eg. [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.wellenvogel.bonjourbrowser Bonjour Browser]).


Additionally on the Air!Squitter you can use the front panel OLED display to check the assigned IP address.
Additionally on the Air!Squitter you can use the [[Radarcape:OLED_display|front panel OLED display]] to check the assigned IP address.


=USB network access=
=USB network access=


* note you need a Debian 10 image to use this feature
'''NOTE: you need a Debian 10 image to use this feature'''


The Radarcape/Air!Squitter exposes a USB RNDIS network interface, compatible with typical Linux Distributions and Windows 7 and Windows 10.
The Radarcape/Air!Squitter exposes a USB RNDIS network interface, compatible with typical Linux Distributions and Windows 7 and Windows 10.
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=Wi-Fi Access Point Access=
=Wi-Fi Access Point Access=


With the Air!Squitter in adition you can enable Wi-Fi Access Point Mode and connect over Wi-Fi with a smartphone or computer. Check "Air-Squitter OLED Menu". After enabling you can connect to the device at Web Browser at http://192.168.73.1.
With the Air!Squitter in addition you can use the Wi-Fi Access Point Mode and connect over Wi-Fi with a smartphone or computer. To enable the Wi-Fi Access Point use the [[Radarcape:OLED_display|front panel OLED display]]. After enabling you can connect to the device with a Web Browser at http://192.168.73.1.
 
=Linux Command Line Interfaces=
 
For some special cases it is necessary to access the linux system console.
There are two ways how to connect to the Linux system:
* SSH through the network (recommended)
* Back side Mini USB connector (only hardware versions with SN 1302-XXXX)
 
 
==SHH Access to the Radarcape Using Putty==
 
We recommend Putty as SSH client on Windows.
Download the Putty executable from [http://www.putty.org http://www.putty.org].
Start Putty, set the Connection Type to ''SSH'', and the Host Name to ''radarcape''.
 
[[File:Putty_Configuration_SSH.jpg|Putty Configuration for SSH]]
 
Click on the Open button and the login screen appears. Enter the username ''root'' and press enter
when being asked for your password (or the password if you have set one).
 
[[File:Putty_Console.jpg|Angstrom SSH Login]]
 
==Accessing the Linux Console via USB==
 
The Radarcape has 2 USB connectors:
* A standard USB type A on the front panel, e.g., for memory sticks, DVB-T sticks or other extensions
* A micro USB connector on the back side. This allows you to connect to the Linux console via a virtual serial device
 
''Note:'' The Linux console via the micro USB interface is only available on hardware versions with serial number SN 1302-XXXX
 
Take a USB cable and connect the back side USB. Check in the device manager that a COM port becomes created.
 
{|
|[[File:Devman_wo_com.jpg|314px|thumb|Device Manager view without a Radarcape console COM port]]
|[[File:Devman_w_com.jpg|314px|thumb|Device Manager view without a Radarcape console COM port]]
|}
 
* If it does, skip the FTDI driver installation.
* If not, perform the FTDI driver installation and check if the COM port appears.
 
Parameters of this COM port are 115200 Bit/sec 8N1.
 
==Install FTDI Drivers==
 
Download the driver from the FTDI driver Web page ([http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm]) that fits to your system and install it.
 
The COM port should appear in the device manager when the driver has successfully been installed.
 
==Using Putty as Client for the Serial Console==
 
The software Putty can also be used to access the Radarcape via the virtual serial device.
 
Download the Putty executable from [http://www.putty.org http://www.putty.org].
 
Start Putty and enter the above detected COM port, 115200 and serial into the startup menu:
 
[[File:Putty_CreateConsole.jpg|Putty setup for the serial console]]
 
Click on the Open button and the login screen appears. Enter the username 'root' and press enter when being asked for your password (or the password if you have set one).
 
[[File:Putty_Console.jpg|Angstrom SSH Login]]
 
 
==Set/Change Root Password==
 
In the default configuration, no password is set for the root user (administrator) on the Radarcape. We strongly advise you to set a password for security reasons.
 
Please remember your password as there is currently no other password recovery method than [[Radarcape:SD Card Howto|creating a new SD card]] image for your Radarcape.
 
First you must login to your Radarcape via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Shell SSH].
 
An initial root password has not been set. Therefore, you can login with user ''root'' and no password.
 
After you have logged in on your Radarcape, you can set a new ''root'' password with the following command:
 
<source lang="bash">passwd</source>
 
The following screenshot shows the complete password change procedure:
 
[[File:PasswordChange.png|550px|none|thumb|Radarcape Password Change]]
 
The message ''passwd: password updated successfully'' will indicate that the new password has been set.


=Login to the Radarcape/Air!Squitter Web Interface=


=Login to the Radarcape Web Interface=
The default credentials for the device web interface are:
 
The default credentials for the Radarcape web interface are:


* User: Administrator
* User: Administrator
* Password: radarcape
* Password: radarcape


We strongly recommend you to '''change your password''' after the first login! Therefore, select ''Configuration'' > ''Change Password'' in the navigation menu.
'''NOTE: the password is also radarcape for the Air!Squitter'''
 
 
=Installation of Basestation and Flightroute Databases=
 
The Radarcape can use external databases for displaying additional information to the 2D map and the aircraft list.
 
* ''basestation.sqb'': aircraft type and ''registration''.
* ''flightroutes.sqb'': flight plan information (''origin'' and ''destination'')
 
These databases are not installed when we ship the Radarcape. Users can download and install them
from third-party sources. This can be done via the ''Software Maintenance'' menu.
 
[[File:Radarcape Software Maintenance.png|550px|none|thumb|Radarcape Software Maintenance]]
 
The databases can be obtained from these sources:
* Plane Base NG (basestation.sqb, [http://planebase.biz http://planebase.biz])
* ChrisGlobe.co.uk (basestation.sqb, [http://chrisglobe.co.uk/planeplotter-aircraft-file-basestation-sqb/ http://chrisglobe.co.uk/planeplotter-aircraft-file-basestation-sqb/])
* PP Routes Yahoo Group (flightroutes.sqb, [http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/PP-logs-and-routes/files http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/PP-logs-and-routes/files], registration required)
 
As both databases contain information that is subject to change, we recommend you to update these
databases in regular intervals.
 
 
=Radarcape Configuration=
 
All changes of the Radarcape configuration can be done via the Web interface.
 
[[File:Radarcape-webconfig.jpg|550px|none|thumb|Radarcape Settings Web Page]]
 
If all settings have been made, scroll to the bottom of the page, enter the password, and press “Save Changes” to store the configuration. The default password for changing the configuration is ''radarcape''.
 
''Note:'' Due to feature enhancements and changes, this page is often subject to change.
 
 
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[[Radarcape:Contents]]
We strongly recommend you to '''change your password''' after the first login! For that select ''Configuration'' > ''Change Password'' in the Web configuration menu.

Latest revision as of 15:53, 20 November 2019


For Beginners Required computer skills to execute these tasks: Beginner

Radarcape Hardware Installation

Radarcape backside explained


Plug the following connectors into the Radarcape:

  • Mode-S antenna
  • GPS antenna
  • Ethernet/LAN cable
  • Power cable

Connect the power supply with the electrical outlet.

Mode-S-Antenna Placement

The Mode-S antenna should be placed as free and as high as possible.

Make sure the Mode-S antenna has a conductive connection with protective ground. Otherwise, static electricity may cause damage to your Radarcape.

GPS Antenna Placement

The GPS antenna should be placed to a point with at least half of the sky in free sight, for example a window sill. Some users reported running the GPS antenna indoors. This is not guaranteed to work.

First time access to the web interface

The typical way to access the device is via a Ethernet connection to a Router/Switch.

If your network have DHCP enabled your device will obtain a IP address automatically.

If your network does not have DHCP enable, continue to USB network access.

After connecting the device you should be able to access it from a Web Browser at http://radarcape or http://radarcape.local. If you have a Air!Squitter use http://air-squitter or http://air-squitter.local.

If you are unsuccessful accessing by name you need to find the IP address of the device.

To find the IP address you should access your DHCP server assignment table (for example at your local Home Gateway/Router or by contacting your Network administrator), or by using a mDNS/Bonjour smartphone app (eg. Bonjour Browser).

Additionally on the Air!Squitter you can use the front panel OLED display to check the assigned IP address.

USB network access

NOTE: you need a Debian 10 image to use this feature

The Radarcape/Air!Squitter exposes a USB RNDIS network interface, compatible with typical Linux Distributions and Windows 7 and Windows 10.

Plug the device into your computer and access it from a Web Browser at http://192.168.73.1

Wi-Fi Access Point Access

With the Air!Squitter in addition you can use the Wi-Fi Access Point Mode and connect over Wi-Fi with a smartphone or computer. To enable the Wi-Fi Access Point use the front panel OLED display. After enabling you can connect to the device with a Web Browser at http://192.168.73.1.

Login to the Radarcape/Air!Squitter Web Interface

The default credentials for the device web interface are:

  • User: Administrator
  • Password: radarcape

NOTE: the password is also radarcape for the Air!Squitter

We strongly recommend you to change your password after the first login! For that select Configuration > Change Password in the Web configuration menu.

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