From 9c3c55bcb686cfcfaf807079b9443bb9e0559e45 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aurora Luna Takemi <98479040+auroraisluna@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:36:23 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] typo fix --- docs/fbw-a32nx/support/reported-issues.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/fbw-a32nx/support/reported-issues.md b/docs/fbw-a32nx/support/reported-issues.md index 232163d3d..41e3cbedd 100644 --- a/docs/fbw-a32nx/support/reported-issues.md +++ b/docs/fbw-a32nx/support/reported-issues.md @@ -1010,7 +1010,7 @@ Please try these before reporting any other issue on Discord. 1. TEMPORARY Solution: Try a VPN - a great free one that's reliable is [ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com/). - Please do your own due diligence and research when utilizing a VPN even with our recommended one above. 2. Download a full build from our website [here]() - Please ensure you follow our [manual installation instructions](../installation.md#manual-installation). - 3. Contant your ISP to check with them if there are any existing issues utilizing Cloudflare on their network. + 3. Contact your ISP to check with them if there are any existing issues utilizing Cloudflare on their network. ^^Additional Information^^ From 0940a09090cafd4056c027b99210205137f95937 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aurora Luna Takemi <98479040+auroraisluna@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:14:19 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] draft 1 --- docs/simbridge/index.md | 1 + .../simbridge/simbridge-feature-guides/.pages | 3 +- .../remote-simbridge.md | 71 +++++++++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 74 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 docs/simbridge/simbridge-feature-guides/remote-simbridge.md diff --git a/docs/simbridge/index.md b/docs/simbridge/index.md index 7efa60eb1..c1a5d8eb9 100644 --- a/docs/simbridge/index.md +++ b/docs/simbridge/index.md @@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ require fewer extra steps before launching into your flights. | [Company Routes Support](simbridge-feature-guides/coroute.md) | Available in [All Versions](../fbw-a32nx/fbw-versions.md) | | [flyPad Local Charts](../fbw-a32nx/feature-guides/flypados3/charts.md#local-files) | Available in [All Versions](../fbw-a32nx/fbw-versions.md) | | Remote Displays | Work in Progress | +| Remote SimBridge | In [Development](../fbw-a32nx/fbw-versions.md#development-version-recommended) Version | !!! warning "Important Notes" Please keep SimBridge updated at all times regardless of the version of aircraft you are currently flying! diff --git a/docs/simbridge/simbridge-feature-guides/.pages b/docs/simbridge/simbridge-feature-guides/.pages index bd31b1b31..0570b4526 100644 --- a/docs/simbridge/simbridge-feature-guides/.pages +++ b/docs/simbridge/simbridge-feature-guides/.pages @@ -3,4 +3,5 @@ nav: - Remote Displays: remote-displays - Terrain Display: terrain.md - Company Routes: coroute.md - - Local Files: local-files.md \ No newline at end of file + - Local Files: local-files.md + - Remote SimBridge: remote-simbridge.md \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/simbridge/simbridge-feature-guides/remote-simbridge.md b/docs/simbridge/simbridge-feature-guides/remote-simbridge.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7b161310b --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/simbridge/simbridge-feature-guides/remote-simbridge.md @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +# Remote SimBridge + +This guide details how to run SimBridge on a different computer (remote machine) than the one running your simulator (local machine). + +## PC Requirements + +- FlyByWire Installer running on the remote machine - See [Starting SimBridge](../install-configure/start-simbridge.md) +- SimBridge running on the remote machine - See [Starting SimBridge](../install-configure/start-simbridge.md) + +## Configuring your aircraft + +In order to let the aircraft know that SimBridge is running on a different machine, you will need to go the [EFB settings](../../fbw-a32nx/feature-guides/flypados3/settings/) and enter the 'Sim Options' page. + +Locate the 'SimBridge Host Machine' option. By default it will be set to 'This PC' as shown below: +{{image 1}} + +Click the 'Remote PC' option, which will reveal a new field which is the Ip Address for the remote machine (defaults to `localhost`) +{{image 2}} + +Enter the IP Address for the Remote Machine in the field and hit enter to save. You will now have to disable and enable the SimBridge connection either via the same options page or the quick notifications panel of the EFB +{{image 3 + 4}} + +If everything is correct, you will receive a notification that SimBridge is connected and the WiFi icon on the EFB will also be displayed. +{{image 5 + 6}} + +########################## + +## Finding your IP Address using SimBridge + +Typically, if you are running SimBridge on the same network (via ethernet or WiFi) as the local (sim) machine, you will need to use your LAN IP Address in the EFB settings. +But, if you are running SimBridge on a different network than your own, for example in another home or at a friend's computer, you will need to use the Public IP Address instead. + +SimBridge will display the local IP address it's using. To find it, open the SimBridge console (right click on the SimBridge tray icon and click 'Show/Hide') and locate the following entry: `[NetworkService] Local IP is XXXXXXXXXXX` +{{image 9}} + +The numbers displayed, is local IP address SimBridge is running on. You can set this value now in the EFB and the airplane will connect. + + +### Manually finding the LAN IP Address + +!!! info + If for some reason you can not locate the Ip Address from SimBridge it self or you still can't connect, you can try finding it manually. + +You will need to perform the following instructions on the machine that is running SimBridge! + +#### Windows + +Press `Win + R` at the same time, in the new window that opened, type `cmd` and hit enter/OK. You will now see a terminal window. Copy and paste the following command: +`ipconfig` +A list of your available internet connections will be printed. Typically, you should see one or two 'adapters'. +Locate the one that an 'IPv4 Address', it should look something like this: +{{image 7}} +Depending on your router, your IP may look similar to the one above, or `10.10.X.X` or similar. + +You can now copy the value next to 'IpV4 Address' and use it on the local machine running the simulator. + +#### Linux + +Open a terminal (A common keybind for desktop operating systems is `CTRL + SHIFT + T`) and run the command: +`ifconfig` +A list with all the available connections will be printeded. Depending on your configuration, you will see more than two 'adapters'. Locate the one responsible for connecting to your local network (and router) and that contains an 'inet' field, as shown below: +{{image 8}} +Depending on your router, your IP may look similar to the one above, or `10.10.X.X` or similar. + +You can now copy the value inside 'inet' and use it on the local machine running the simulator. + +### Manually fetching your public IP Address + + +To fetch the public IP address, on the remote PC open a website like https://ipchicken.com/ or https://whatismyipaddress.com/ +The 'IPv4 IP Address' is the value you will need to copy and enter into the EFB settings. \ No newline at end of file