Problem with FlashPAP and FlashAir

[RobertWA]

I am trying to use the FlashPAP program with the Toshiba FlashAir Wireless SD card, but I am having trouble getting FlashPAP to work. 

Using the information in  the FlashPAP web site   I did the following:

I downloaded the zip file, FlashPAP.zip, double clicked on it and then clicked on Extract All.

I selected a destination folder and clicked on Extract.

The destination folder then had a folder called Sample_Config and five files,  FlashPAP Icon.ico,  FlashPAP Icon.png,  FlashPAP.jar,  ReadMe.html  and  versionhistory.txt.

I double-clicked on the FlashPAP.jar file.  This opened up the mZip screen.  I then
                Clicked on select all
                Clicked on extract selection
                Chose a destination folder

This brought up a message  saying “Extraction finished”

This generated several new files and folders in the destination folder, but no program (.exe) files.
 
How can I get FlashPAP to run?  What have I done wrong?

Hope someone can help.

Robert

[Crimson Nape]

There is no .exe file.  FlashPAP is a Java program, requiring you to have Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installed on your computer. Based on your statement that mZip opened when you double-clicked the .jar file leads me to believe that either you don't have JRE installed or it is not configured correctly. Here is the URL to download it: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/j...33155.html

A java program is an interpreted language that relies on the JRE to execute its instructions.  The JRE translates the instructions to comply with the operating system you are using.  This allows code to be written once and can be used on many different operating systems.

The FlashPAP.jar file is the program that will execute in a Java environment.  Since I don't know where you extracted the FlashPAP files, I'm going to use C:\FlashPAP as the directory in this example.  

Example to execute FlashPAP:
Long version from a command prompt:  Java -jar C:\FlashPAP\FlashPAP.jar
Please note that "most" of the time after the JRE has been installed, it will associate the".jar" extension with its execution.  A simple double-click or Open of a ".jar" file will be executed by the JRE.

I hope this will help.

Crimson

[RobertWA]

Thanks Crimson,

That solved the problem of opening FlashPAP.  Now I need to sort through the details of configuring the FlashAir card, but that can wait until tomorrow!

Thanks again.

Robert

[AlanE]

There is a lot of information on configuring FlashAir. Do a search for "FlashAir config".

There are some issues that people have experienced. If you find you continuously need to pop your Flashair card out/in to get it to connect/reconnect the problem is your Wifi router is too far away from your CPAP machine. The Flashair has a tiny antenna and cannot reach far. Most reliable has been less than 40 feet (~12 meters). Anything beyond that is hit or miss. Second issue is making a typo in the CONFIG file on FlashAir.

If you run into trouble, create a post and you'll get plenty of help.

[Crimson Nape]

If all else fails, we'll mail Alan to you.

[AlanE]

lol as long as there's free coffee!

[mogulman]

The main thing I found that was messing me up is:

I had the config all correct in the SD card. I figured the SD card would connect to my internet at least, so I could see it...as long as it was getting power. I had it plugged into a few SD card readers, etc. Expecting to see the hostname or IP on my network. No luck.

Tried plugging it into the Resmed device and magically started working... Not sure if there is some signal from a device that needs to trigger the wifi part of the card.

I'd suggest getting the SD card configured first in Station mode on your network...plugging it into your CPAP and then see if you can see it on your routers DHCP list or hostname list...

Try pinging it..etc.

Then do Flashpap...

[mogulman]

The Flashair has a tiny antenna and cannot reach far. Most reliable has been less than 40 feet (~12 meters). Anything beyond that is hit or miss. 

Alan,

Do you know if setting the wireless to 802.11ng makes a difference in range?  I'm getting pretty good throughput from about 35 feet down a floor.  Haven't seen anyone (CPAP related or otherwise) commenting on range/speed using N-wireless.   Supposedly the W-03 version has "N".

[AlanE]

Yes W-03 and above supports b/g/n at 2.4 ghz.

As you wrote, WLANAPMODE=0x82 setting.

0x01 802.11b
0x02 802.11g
0x03 (Default) 802.11bg
0x82 802.11ng

I haven't read anyone that did a comparison. I saw you posted a few days ago you tried n. Did it work reliably for you?

[mogulman]

Yeah. But I didn't compare.