New trackmix wifi firmware 15 december 2024

[Mamymam2013_465350299701478]

@joseph_1979 My friend, how are you? I have seen that is present a new firmware version (15 december). Have you tried it?Have they solved the problems and especially the wifi signal strength? Now I'm so far from my house, but but I take advantage of this post to wish you and your loved ones, a fantastic and serene Christmas and an amazing new year. Happy holidays, my friend!

[joseph_1979]

@mamymam2013_465350299701478 Hello Buddy. All is fine here and hope you are on the same wavelength.

In my previous correspondence I told you that there is a newer fw for TM. I did the upgrade but didn't notice any improvement or changes whatsoever. Wifi signal strength is one bar. So as I stated we have to live with it.

Finally I wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful Christmas and a successful 2025. Enjoy it.

[KimchiGUN]

@mamymam2013_465350299701478

WiFi Signal is a 2 way street... the device needs to be reach back to the wireless router, and vice versa.

[joseph_1979]

@kimchigun For the most part, dBm is the way that most network engineers measure signal strength. This is how we measure it at work. However, many manufacturers use an additional measurement called RSSI ( Received Signal Strength Indicator) to measure signal strength. Most probably Reolink is using this parameter.

The most accurate measurement of WiFi signal strength is measured in mW. However, there ends up being a bunch of decimal places because WiFi has low transmit power, so we more commonly measure in the decibels with relation to milliwatts known as dBm. Since WiFi signal strength is less than zero dBm, it's measured in the negatives.

But RSSI is only a relative index because each manufacturer uses an arbitrary set of units. This unit of measurement is different all the time because it's being pulled from the client's device.

For example, the Atheros WiFi chipset measures RSSI based on values 0 (no signal) to 60 (max. signal). While other chipsets might use different values, such as 0-100 or even 0-255. I have no idea what chipset Reolink is using. I never opened their cameras so far.  All I can say is that with other cams the signal strength indicator is more realistic than on TM.

[Mamymam2013_465350299701478]

@mamymam2013_465350299701478 Hallo Buddy! Have you seen that there is also a new firmware version for 511wa? Wifi signal better or the same? Thanks.

[Mamymam2013_465350299701478]

@joseph_1979  Hallo Buddy! Have you seen that there is also a new firmware version for 511wa? Wifi signal better or the same? Thanks.

[joseph_1979]

@mamymam2013_465350299701478 Hello Mister. No I was not aware of. I normally check every Sunday or see someone posting in Reddit. I will upgrade and will let you know.

Thanks and enjoy the festive season.........Eat and drink good wine .... Life is extremely short.

Update: I did the update and the WIFI level remained unchanged. They added animal detection.

I upgraded the Android client to v4.51 and noticed that in playback the video freezes and the audio will mute when selecting Clear mode on both RLC511WA and RLC811WA. On v4.50 I do not get any freeze frames during playback. I will roll back to v4.50. Have requested support to investigate.

[Mamymam2013_465350299701478]

@mamymam2013_465350299701478 Thank you very much Joseph. Happy new year also to you and your family. I don't know the reason of theese two new firmware version for trackimix and 511wa . But the audio problem is present in the android app. As far as I'm concerned I will drink good wine, red, white, rosè, champagne, hoping in a new and better year.

[joseph_1979]

@mamymam2013_465350299701478 Even the freezing of the frames when in Clear mode during playback right? Sure....that's why we work for.....

[Mamymam2013_465350299701478]

@mamymam2013_465350299701478 Even the freezing of the frames when in Clear mode during playback right? Sure....that's why we work for.....

Yes Friend ! I hope in a new Reolink in 2025 every time they do something is always wrong!

[user_678736611209466_678736611209466]

@mamymam2013_465350299701478 I stayed on old firmware from 2023. The old firmware gets me full bar and correct color. I don’t see benefits using new firmware.

[joseph_1979]

@user_678736611209466_678736611209466 Visually it didn't show any improvement but I proceeded with the upgrades. For sure there were issues which we don't see. We, engineers, hate upgrades as these normally bring new issues. But one can roll back if there is any major issue. As for the WIFI bar, personally, it doesn't impact me but others may.

[KimchiGUN]

@kimchigun For the most part, dBm is the way that most network engineers measure signal strength. This is how we measure it at work. However, many manufacturers use an additional measurement called RSSI ( Received Signal Strength Indicator) to measure signal strength. Most probably Reolink is using this parameter.

The most accurate measurement of WiFi signal strength is measured in mW. However, there ends up being a bunch of decimal places because WiFi has low transmit power, so we more commonly measure in the decibels with relation to milliwatts known as dBm. Since WiFi signal strength is less than zero dBm, it's measured in the negatives.

But RSSI is only a relative index because each manufacturer uses an arbitrary set of units. This unit of measurement is different all the time because it's being pulled from the client's device.

For example, the Atheros WiFi chipset measures RSSI based on values 0 (no signal) to 60 (max. signal). While other chipsets might use different values, such as 0-100 or even 0-255. I have no idea what chipset Reolink is using. I never opened their cameras so far.  All I can say is that with other cams the signal strength indicator is more realistic than on TM.

Hey Dude, I don't even know how to answer this. You went on a rant of wireless signal readings. But I was just specifying in layman terms on how wireless works. It's a 2 way street. You took this left on a curiously odd reason. I am a network/wireless engineer BTW... So yeah, keep on keeping on dude. I applaud you for all the work you do in the forums.

[joseph_1979]

@kimchigun thanks buddy. You should be a moderator too to assist customers as you are a technical guy too. I am in networking, telecom and software development. Try to manage time. Compared to the network elements I work on...this is a peanut. But I am a customer like you and have no knowledge of what is inside. But when it communicates with other entities I can fully understand what's going on.

[joseph_1979]

@joseph_1979 this is me....I try to avoid in depth technicalities except when teaching.

[andreeoren_655196217664283]

@kimchigun Got it!
drive mad

[Mamymam2013_465350299701478]

@andreeoren_655196217664283 Don't worry is terrible as always!