Digitrax Frustrations: Known bugs in DS64 and DCS100

 tl;dr:

1. It's a good practice to read all Digitrax tech notes on their website for a given component before doing anything with it.  Tons of "this bug is feature" notes.
2. There is a known intermittent DS64 bug which on startup randomly switches some turnouts.  This has been known since it came out circa 15 years ago and no solution.  The configuration options to prevent this don't actually work.  (Later edit: possible solution found, see start of main text)
3. The only workaround is to create a "super route" that resets all turnouts to what you want their defaults to be.
4. You can't do the "super route" with a DCS100 or 2000 command station route because of an undocumented feature that they don't pass the routes via Loconet.
5. You can waste days messing around with crap like this.

WiFi control! Digitrax LNWI & WiThrottle

Short summary:

1. Using WiFi for train control is new in the last 11 years, works great and is the way to go.
2. Digitrax LNWI module is inexpensive and provides a dedicated WiFi network for 4 devices (phones, tablets) to control trains and the layout.  It's actually very easy to install and run.
3. You can buy a WiFi throttle device, but easier is an app for your phone or tablet.  
4. Digitrax biggest weak point - the user interface - becomes a non-issue for layout running with a WiFi throttle.  Also makes moot the problems with Digitrax radio throttles.
5. Cons: WiFi interference possible, phones can't be on cell network when being used as throttles.  See main text for solutions.