Created Local instance of Ambient Weather Station - not getting weather data

[alexbk66]

Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted

This error means that you have already something listening on the same port (i.e. 7777) on this computer. So if you create another location you must select different port.

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Okay finally success! I changed the port to 7795 and changed the Protocol to be "Ambient Weather". The default is Wunderground and only after changing the protocol did the device finally populate with weather features. Thanks guys!

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I'm running HomeSeer on a HomeTroller Plus (Windows). I'll change the port # and give that a try. Thanks jim.

[jim@beersman.com]

Are you running HomeSeer on a Windows or Linux box? If Windows are you running HomeSeer as an Administrator? You also might change the default port to make sure it's not in use by another application. Be sure to change the port setting in the WS-2000 console as well.

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You can do the same thing with the WS View app, it can communicate with the WS-2000 console as well. In fact this configuration option in WS View was available almost a year before it was available in awnet if not longer. So either app can be used to configure the WS-2000 console

Thanks Jim. Yeah, I had just figured it out this morning, just before I read your thread. I also had to update the wifi firmware, otherwise I wasn't getting the custom server option on the console. After reading through your instructions I tried the Android version of the awnet app, but it doesn't have the option to setup a custom server. Instead I installed the WS View app and was able to set the IP address and Port # as expected.

After all the setup, then I went to the PI and created the new location. I renamed it to "Local" and selected Ambient Weather Local, then saved (I used the default port of 7777) (I turned on the log). Unfortunately, I'm not getting any device features still (except for sunrise and sunset). Instead I'm getting a socket error in the logs:

 [LEFT][FONT=B612 Mono][COLOR=#FF0000][FONT=Roboto][SIZE=16px]System.Net.Sockets.SocketException (0x80004005): Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted
at: System.Net.Sockets.Socket.DoBind(EndPoint endPointSnapshot, SocketAddress socketAddress)
at: System.Net.Sockets.Socket.Bind(EndPoint localEP)
at: System.Net.Sockets.TcpListener.Start(Int32 backlog)
at: System.Net.Sockets.TcpListener.Start()
at: HSPI_AKWeather.Providers.AmbientWeatherLocal.Listen(Object o)[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR][/FONT][/LEFT]

[jim@beersman.com]

You can do the same thing with the WS View app, it can communicate with the WS-2000 console as well. In fact this configuration option in WS View was available almost a year before it was available in awnet if not longer. So either app can be used to configure the WS-2000 console

[alexbk66]

You have to configure your WS-2000 console to communicate with the PI. If you have not done so already, install AmbientWeather awnet app on your smartphone. Your phone and the WS-2000 need to be on the same network for this configuration. Launch the application and your WS-2000 Console should be listed in the Device List. Something like "AMBWeather-WIFIXXXX". XXXX = the last 4 characters of the mac address.

Select that device
In upper right corner press [next] 3 times or until you see the Customized screen
In the Server IP/Hostname enter the IP of the PC running the plugin
In the Port option enter the port that you defined in the PI
Set the upload interval, I found 20 - 30 seconds works well
Press Save...Don't forget this step
Press Finish in the upper right Corner

That's all there is to it

Thanks Jim, I don't have Ambient Weather Station myself, I have Ecowitt and WSView app, which possibly also works with AW stations.

I'll copy your instructions to main AW/Ecowitt thread.

[jim@beersman.com]

Are there settings in the Ambient Weather Station Console that I should be setting up?

You have to configure your WS-2000 console to communicate with the PI. If you have not done so already, install AmbientWeather awnet app on your smartphone. Your phone and the WS-2000 need to be on the same network for this configuration. Launch the application and your WS-2000 Console should be listed in the Device List. Something like "AMBWeather-WIFIXXXX". XXXX = the last 4 characters of the mac address.

Select that device
In upper right corner press [next] 3 times or until you see the Customized screen
In the Server IP/Hostname enter the IP of the PC running the plugin
In the Port option enter the port that you defined in the PI
Set the upload interval, I found 20 - 30 seconds works well
Press Save...Don't forget this step
Press Finish in the upper right Corner

That's all there is to it

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Are there settings in the Ambient Weather Station Console that I should be setting up?

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I'm using an Ambient Weather Station (WS-2000). I have it setup with a static IP on my local network (ie. 192.168.1.15) via wifi. I also have it connected to ambientweather.net and underground. I did create an API key at ambientweather.net, but for the local setup, it sounds like I don't need the API key.

[alexbk66]

I assume I would need to put the IP address of the Weather Station somewhere? I don't see where I should put it...

Sure, the Weather Station needs to know where to send data. Can you provide more info - i.e. what station? How it's connected, etc?

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I assume I would need to put the IP address of the Weather Station somewhere? I don't see where I should put it...

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I added HSPI_AKWeather.exe to my app allow list on the HomeTroller Plus, but when I tried to create the Local Ambient Weather Device, I still only get the Sunset and Sunrise fields (this time they are correct though). Do I need to change the port to something besides the default 7777?

[alexbk66]

Did you follow instructions here: https://forums.homeseer.com/forum/hs...tocol-no-cloud

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Also, I do not have minimal detail selected.