<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gerd Hilkemeyer:
I wanted to add some information for folks who have ordered and received new black boxes.
I got mine Saturday, which coincidnetally...
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A couple of caveats - Once you've set up WiFi, unplug the Ethernet connection before you try to connect to it via WiFi. Also, give it a couple of minutes to come online...
I have a Guru adapter mounted on my OTG that I connect my Stoker up to. (installed the Guru adapter befpre I became a Stoker person) I usually use it to get high heat though, not long slow cooks.
If you are hooking directly to your computer you need a crossover cable, not a ethernet cable... but monoprice.com is still the place for all your cable needs.
I'm with Vincent and Mike. The guys at Rock's BBQ have been upfront with info on the firmware issues. They have had a couple of delays and put out press releases each time.
Plus, they are selling the new units at a discount until the fimware issue is resolved.
...And you can still use it...
Yeah, I was under the 'carport' in the back corner of the lot. Red pickup and trailer mounted cookers.
Being where I was I didn't even bother putting up my banners.