To access the loco slots on a DR5000 you need to connect to it via a Digitrax connection. I normally connect via the USB port which allows JMRI to connect by both Loconet and Xpressnet and also the DR5000 configuration software all at the same time on virtual com ports with the one cable.
From JMRI's Digitrax slot monitor you can clear slots etc.
On Xpressnet, loco function setting (F1), MU, stack and other functions do not work. It also doesn't report stack full, but will report slots full on a Digitrax throttle.
As the DR5000 is updatable, they may add these functions in the future. The RS bus has been added in the last year and a WiFi throttle is supposed to be in the works,
I haven't had success connecting a computer by WiFi, but have only tried once and the tablet I use doesn't have ethernet, so haven't done that either. I have used a LIUSB on Xpressnet which also works with JMRI.
Mike Ruby
