MTHTrains DCS EXPLORER Manuale utente
WI-FI DCS USER’S GUIDE 1
EXPLORER
WI-FI TRACK INTERFACE UNIT
USER GUIDE
WI-FI DCS USER’S GUIDE 2
Contents
Product Overview .......................................................................................... 3
Download and Install the DCS App.................................................................. 4
Using the MTH Network................................................................................. 5
Using your HOME Wi-Fi Network .................................................................... 6
For Routers with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) .......................................... 6
Routers that Require Manual Set-up (no WPS feature) ............................... 6
Using a Wired Ethernet Network ..................................................................... 8
LuCI (Web Interface) ..................................................................................... 9
Accessing LuCI ...................................................................................... 9
Updating WIU Firmware ........................................................................ 11
Changing the SSID and Network Key for MTH Wi-Fi Network Mode ........... 13
APP Tour.................................................................................................... 15
Title Screen.......................................................................................... 15
Main Control Screen ............................................................................. 16
Engine List Screen ............................................................................... 18
Adding New Engines............................................................................. 19
Seondary Control Screen ....................................................................... 20
Settings Screen .................................................................................... 22
Navigational Tips .................................................................................. 24
Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 26
Service & Warranty Information .................................................................... 27
Throughout the manual, you will notice large bold text in either purple, black, or red
color. The color of the text indicates what it applies to in order to keep things simple.
PURPLE TEXT Refers to the WIU. Everything in purple is part of the WIU itself.
BLACK TEXT Refers to important text. Examples are passwords, search terms,
network name, etc.
RED TEXT Refers to the DCS app. Everything in red is in the app itself.
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Wi-Fi
Blue when
Wi-Fi available
POWER
Green when
plugged in
WPS
White when
WPS initiated
DCS Explorer
Product Overview
WPS
“Wi-Fi Protected Set Up”
Press to connect to your
WPS capable router
TRACK OUT
Connect
directly to your
track
HOME/MTH
Selects between
HOME and MTH
networks
PWR
Connect wall
adapter here
FUSE
Replaceable if
necessary
USB
Connect to Ethernet
(requires adapter)
Track
Purple when
track power and
signals on
Red when track
is overloaded
Off until a
command is sent
from the app
FOR MORE PRODUCT INFORMATION, INTRUCTIONS AND
SUPPORT, VISIT WWW.MTHTRAINS.COM/50-1035
Reset button
Press and release for Reboot
Press and hold 10 seconds for
factory reset
WI-FI DCS USER’S GUIDE 4
DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL DCS APP
for iOS and Android
iOS:
1. Tap the App Store icon on your Apple device
2. In the lower right of the screen, tap the magnifying
glass to search the app store
3. Tap the gray search bar at the top of the screen and
type “MTH DCS” without the quotation marks.
4. Tap the blue search button in the lower right corner
of the screen.
5. When the MTH Wi-Fi DCS app appears tap “GET” in
the upper right area of the screen.
6. Once the app downloads, the “GET” box will change
to “Install.”
7. Tap “Install” and the box will change to “Open.”
8. Tap Open to open the app.
9. There will now be an icon on your screen when you
want to open the app in the future.
Android:
1. Tap the Play Store icon on your Android device
2. Tap the white bar at the top of the page to bring up
the search function.
3. Type “MTH DCS” into the search bar without the
quotation marks.
4. Tap on the purple MTH logo for Wi-Fi DCS.
5. Tap on the Install button in the middle of the
screen.
6. Once the app is installed, tap open to run your app.
7. There will now be an icon on your screen when you
want to open the app in the future.
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Using the MTH Network
In MTH network mode, your DCS Explorer creates its own unique Wi-Fi network. In this
mode, you simply connect your smart device to the MTH network, open your app, and run
your trains! Please note, your smart device will not be connected to the internet while
operating in MTH network mode.
1. Attach the antenna to the DCS Explorer.
2. Set the HOME/MTH selector switch to MTH.
3. Connect the DCS Explorer to the track using the red and black track connection
included in your set.
4. Connect the included power supply into the DCS Explorer.
5. Plug the DCS Explorer into an AC wall outlet.
6. Wait 1 minute for the WIU to initialize. When ready, the PWR and WI-FI LEDS will be lit.
7. If you haven’t already, go to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store and install the app
on your smart device. Search for MTH DCS to quickly nd the app in either app store.
8. In your smart device, navigate to Wi-Fi settings and connect to the MTH DCS network.
The network name (SSID) and network key are printed on the label afxed to the
bottom of the DCS Explorer.
9. Open the app and select your DCS system type. The choices are DCS Explorer or
DCS WIU. You can change this later in app settings.
10. Tap RUN MY TRAINS.
11. Tap CHOOSE OR ADD AND ENGINE near the top of the screen and follow the prompts.
12. After adding an engine(s), tap START UP and enjoy running your trains in
Wi-Fi DCS.
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Using your home Wi-Fi Network
In HOME network mode, your DCS Explorer connects with your existing home Wi-Fi
network. Just make sure your smart device is connected as usual, open your app, and run
your trains! In this mode, you can choose the links within the app to check out our online
catalogs, newsletters, or search for products.
For Routers with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
1. Attach the antenna to the DCS Explorer.
2. Set the HOME/MTH selector switch to HOME.
3. Connect the DCS Explorer to the track using the red and black track connection
included in your set.
4. Connect the included power supply into the DCS Explorer.
5. Plug the DCS Explorer into an AC wall outlet.
6. Wait 1 minute for the DCS Explorer to initialize. When ready, the PWR and WI-FI LEDS
will be lit.
7. Press the WPS BUTTON on your home Wi-Fi router and then press and release the WPS
BUTTON on your DCS Explorer. Note, some routers may require you to press and hold
the WPS BUTTON for several seconds. Check the manual for your specic router.
8. Wait until the white WPS LED on the DCS Explorer is on steadily. It will go off after a
few minutes.
9. If you haven’t already, go to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store and install the app
on your smart device. Search for MTH DCS to quickly nd the app in either app store.
10. Make sure your smart device has Wi-Fi turned on and is connected to the Wi-Fi
network of the router.
11. Open the app and select your DCS system type. The choices are DCS Explorer or
DCS WIU. You can change this later in app settings.
12. Tap RUN MY TRAINS.
13. Tap CHOOSE OR ADD AN ENGINE the tap ADD MTH ENGINE and follow the prompts.
14. Tap START UP and enjoy running your trains in Wi-Fi DCS!
For Routers that Require Manual Setup (no WPS feature)
1. Attach the antenna to the WIU.
2. Set the HOME/MTH selector switch to MTH.
3. Plug the DCS Explorer into an AC wall outlet.
4. Wait 1 minute for the DCS Explorer to initialize. When ready, the PWR and WI-FI LEDS
will be lit.
5. Using A PC with Wi-Fi, navigate to see the available wireless networks and connect to
the MTH_DCS-XXXX. The network name is printed on the bottom of your module.
6. When prompted, enter the network key mthdcswi all lower case. The network key is
also printed on the bottom of your module.
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7. Open your web browser and enter the IP address 192.168.143.1 in the url address line.
This is usually the top text box in your browser. This will open LuCI, the MTH DCS web
interface.
8. Enter the password MTHDCS and hit enter. Do not change the username from ROOT.
9. Select the STATION MODE tab along the top of the screen. Then, select
WIRELESS from within that tab. Wireless is the only option under Station Mode.
10. In the ESSID eld, enter the network name (SSID) you want to connect the module to.
This is probably the same network you connect your phone or other devices to.
11. If your network is secured (requires a password) then select the encryption type from
the drop down menu. If you don’t know your encryption type, try the last choice which
is mixed mode. If that doesn’t work, you will need to obtain your specic encryption
type from your router.
12. Enter your home network password in the KEY eld. This is also known as your
NETWORK KEY.
13. Click the SAVE AND APPLY button in the lower right part of the screen.
14. Remove power from the DCS Explorer and close your browser.
15. Set the HOME/MTH selector switch to HOME.
16. Follow the instructions for connection to your home network using WPS in the previous
section, however, ignore steps 7 and 8. The WIU will now automatically connect to your
home network each time it is powered up.
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Using a wired Ethernet Network
If you prefer, the DCS Explorer can be hard wired to your network router using standard
Ethernet cables and a USB to Ethernet apdapter. In this conguration, a network router
is required. The smart device typically connects to the router via Wi-Fi, so there is limited
benet to using this conguration. It may improve overall performance in an environment
with unreliable Wi-Fi network signaling.
1. Attach the antenna to the DCS Explorer (It isn’t necessary of course but, it’s a great
place to store it!).
2. Set the HOME/MTH selector switch to MTH (I know, it seems odd but, trust us).
3. Connect the DCS Explorer to the track using the red and black track connection
included in your set.
4. Connect the DCS Explorer to your network router using a standard Ethernet cable
and USB to Ethernet adapter.
5. Plug the DCS Explorer into an AC wall outlet.
6. Wait 1 minute for the DCS Explorer to initialize. When ready, the PWR and WI-FI LEDS
will be lit.
7. If you haven’t already, go to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store and install the
app on your smart device. Search for MTH DCS to quickly nd the app in either
app store.
8. Make sure your smart device has Wi-Fi turned on and is connected to the Wi-Fi
Network of the router.
9. Open the app and tap RUN MY TRAINS.
10. Tap CHOOSE OR ADD AN ENGINE then tap ADD MTH ENGINE and follow the prompts.
11. Tap START UP and enjoy running your trains in Wi-Fi DCS!
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Luci
LuCI is a web interface for your DCS Explorer. Think of is as custom web page used exclu-
sively for accessing advanced set up and features in your DCS Explorer unit. To operate
Wi-Fi DCS, most people will not need to access LuCI. However, if MTH releases an update
to your DCS Explorer rmware, you will want to meet her.
Accessing LuCI
1. Disconnect all cables from your WIU DCS Explorer.
2. Set the HOME/MTH selector switch to MTH.
3. Plug the DCS Explorer into an AC wall outlet.
4. Using a smart device or Wi-Fi capable laptop/PC, navigate to see the available wireless
networks and connect to the MTH_DCS-XXXX. The network name is printed on the
bottom of your module.
5. When prompted, enter the network key mthdcswi all lower case. The network key is
also printed on the bottom of your module.
6. Open your web browser and enter the IP address 192.168.143.1 in the url address line.
This is usually the top text box in your browser. This will open LuCI, the MTH DCS web
interface.
7. Enter the password MTHDCS and hit enter. Do not change the username from ROOT.
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8. The home page of LuCI will be displayed.
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