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No need to manually connect for UDP in QGC
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docs/software/mavlink.md

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@@ -268,28 +268,12 @@ The Backpack supports two WiFi modes:
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- Password: `expresslrs`
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- Or connect to your home network if using STA mode
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1. **Disable Auto-Connect**:
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1. **Enable Auto-Connect**:
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- Open QGroundControl
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- Click the **Q icon** (Application Settings)
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- Select **Comm Links**
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- Turn off all auto-connect toggles
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1. **Create New UDP Connection**:
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- Click **Add** to create a new comm link
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- Give it a name like "ExpressLRS WiFi"
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1. **Configure UDP Link**:
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- Set **Type** to `UDP`
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- Leave **Listening Port** at `14550` (default MAVLink port)
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- Under **Target Hosts**, click **Add**
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- If in AP mode, add `10.0.0.1` (the Backpack's IP)
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- If in STA mode, add the Backpack's IP on your network (check your router)
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1. **Save and Connect**:
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- Click **OK** to save
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- Select the new connection from the dropdown
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- Click **Connect**
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- QGroundControl should receive telemetry within a few seconds
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- Turn on the auto-connect toggle for UDP (it should be on by default unless you have disabled it)
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- QGroundControl should automatically connect and receive telemetry as soon as your Backpack starts sending it
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## Best Practices and Tips
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