Ping Check Function
Starting with version v4.35p.07.24, a ping check can be initiated between two MeshCom nodes. The ping check is not relayed via LoRa Mesh but is handled solely on the directly audible RF level.
It is important that both MeshCom nodes involved are running firmware version v4.35p.07.24 or later.
How it works:
- using the console command –pingcall call sign specifies the desired destination. This call sign is not stored in flash memory, so the function will not automatically resume after a reboot.
- The ping is resent starting from the time the pingcall call sign is entered. The default retry interval is 60 seconds.
- using the console command –pingtime 999 in seconds, the repeat rate can be set individually within the range of 30–300 seconds.
- The display shows when a ping is sent
- After receiving a ping from the remote station, a confirmation is also shown on the display. A sequential number confirms the association with the ping transmission.
- The process can be stopped at any time using the console command –pingcall none . It stops automatically after a reboot.
Screen display when sending a ping:
Display after receiving a Pong:
Message displayed if a Pong does not return after the set retry time:
