Error #2002

[dgd]

Maybe an SDK for the Classic App bits would stimulate some folks to code up sonme superior apps without the BS of proprietary hoops to get things working.

Tom

yes, that would be a move in the right direction. When we (eventually) see some user developed monitoring/reporting software then these will add to the Midnite experience, hopefully stimulating interest (and sales).
Much like an online store would do (sorry couldn't resist this poke )

dgd

[Westbranch]

back to the single malt....

1. Pour out a double single malt Scotch Whisky
2. Add a tad of cold water

dgd

Awhk eye Laddie, #3 is an abomination to a RRRRReeeeel Scot, men have been hung for less!
The ohnly waaater that shuuudd be in the tot is ICE!

back to topic...

[dgd]

I am having some trouble setting up a Classic here at the house on this old Westell DSL modem that used to work
for port forwarding but doesn't seem to now...

I can ping it from the outside but can't see the classic.  Maybe it's because it is set up as PPP and not router ?

There is not manual for it so it is hard to tell how to exactly use it although I have gotten it to work before.

boB

ISPs use encapsulated PPP (eg PPP over atm - PPPoA) on DSL links as a transport layer for IP traffic hence providing internet services over broadband DSL. So the PPP setting is good.
If the DSL modem/router has done port forwarding before then its probably a case of RTM to get it working again. Google for the manual or if the ISP supplied the modem call their tech support

dgd

[boB]

I am having some trouble setting up a Classic here at the house on this old Westell DSL modem that used to work
for port forwarding but doesn't seem to now...

I can ping it from the outside but can't see the classic.  Maybe it's because it is set up as PPP and not router ?

There is not manual for it so it is hard to tell how to exactly use it although I have gotten it to work before.

boB

ISPs use encapsulated PPP (eg PPP over atm - PPPoA) on DSL links as a transport layer for IP traffic hence providing internet services over broadband DSL. So the PPP setting is good.
If the DSL modem/router has done port forwarding before then its probably a case of RTM to get it working again. Google for the manual or if the ISP supplied the modem call their tech support

dgd

Thanks dgd !   I did finally get it to work and port forward just fine.

It had been quite a while using that Westell modem but I played and figured it out again.

I don't remember it being ppp  or pppoe a few years ago and so I thought it had changed some how.

boB

[plongson]

Here is the update on "Device not Available".

I got back to the ranch last night and hit this project first thing this morning. I borrowed a laptop with a Verzion 3-G stick so I could test locally. I checked my local router settings and it had the correct hostname, port 502 and the Classic IP was 192.168.11.30 just as I left it.

I go check the Classic and it is 192.168.11.29. I made the appropriate settings in the router and viola, the MSSP jumps to life...no mystery there, although I am very happy.

But what the heck happened?? First off, this place is WAY off grid and no one is messing with it. We can rule that out up front. The App worked great for weeks then went down for two weeks only to come up on Christmas Day then was down until I made the correction.

Does the Classic have a built in default IP that it could fall back on? I just matched the router to the Classic just in case.

SO...THANKS for all the help and advise. For now it is working and I REALLY hope it stays connected.

Bottom line, the IP's did not match. Now I just need to find out how/why it happened.

Paul 

[TomW]

plongson;

Now that is curious.

Mine has run a few weeks or so and never saw it change IP address once I set it to static.

Maybe you have mischievous packrats or a poltergeist?

Maybe it (or the router) rebooted and got a fresh IP from the router?

I have seen that happen to other devices. Have an IP then reboot and gets a different IP because the DHCP server thinks the original lease was still valid / in use??

Good luck with it.

Tom

[plongson]

Hey Tom, the Classic is on static and I assure you I believe in both packrats AND poltergeist! LOL

I've been in troubleshooting maintenance all my life, both mechanical and electrical and I've found it it can go wrong it WILL go wrong. Sometimes there is just no logical explanation for "events" other than HooDoo or VooDoo.

Actually the fix was easy, I'm no network guy, but I'm learning. Just hope the gremlins go elsewhere to play for a while.

Paul

[boB]

So the classic was in static and it changed addresses?

Okay so what what is the software revision?

The classic should not be changing IP addresses if it's static.

boB

[plongson]

The Classic was/is in STATIC and here is the other dope...

Classic 250V (rev 4)   
MAC: 06:1F:D0:00:04:22
Device ID: 929F 73E3
IP: 192.168.11.29:502
Firmware:     
- Classic Rev: 1181
- Network Rev: 1122

Dunno'...

[dgd]

The Classic was/is in STATIC and here is the other dope...

Classic 250V (rev 4)   
MAC: 06:1F:D0:00:04:22
Device ID: 929F 73E3
IP: 192.168.11.29:502
Firmware:     
- Classic Rev: 1181
- Network Rev: 1122

Dunno'...

Its all working now      theres that excuse you needed.
When I install new networks with 'odd' devices  on it I often write the ip address on a sticky label and attach on side just in case the IP fairy makes a surprise visit and numbers get adjusted..  although DHCP is a well beaten scapegoat 

dgd

[boB]

The Classic was/is in STATIC and here is the other dope...

Classic 250V (rev 4)   
MAC: 06:1F:D0:00:04:22
Device ID: 929F 73E3
IP: 192.168.11.29:502
Firmware:     
- Classic Rev: 1181
- Network Rev: 1122

Dunno'...

Just for grins, try setting the classics static IP address outside of the routers DHCP allocation Space if it happens to be inside of it now

[plongson]

boB, I'll see what I can do but what is an example of the number range?

We already got a start on celebrating the success...LOL  It's too damn cold to do much else...

[TomW]

Just for grins, try setting the classics static IP address outside of the routers DHCP allocation Space if it happens to be inside of it now

boB;

Just FYI, I have had mine set for static with an IP within my DHCP range with no issues (so far). I am comfortable with networking and related geeky stuff so figured I could sort out any IP issues if they arose.

My DD-WRT router seems to sense when an IP is in use and not pass it out.

My Classic info:

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Classic 150V (rev 4)   
MAC: 06:1F:D0:00:08:8F
Device ID: 4445 531A
IP: 192.168.2.129:502
Firmware:     
- Classic Rev: 1181
- Network Rev: 1122


My DHCP range is from .100 to .150 and I have something like 15 devices on the LAN and most get DHCP setup info.

Just FYI

Tom

[boB]

Paul, has your IP address changed since .29. ??

Try this, turn off the classic and the router and turn them both back on again and see if the IP address days put.  In fact, try that a couple of times.

boB

[dgd]

Just FYI, I have had mine set for static with an IP within my DHCP range with no issues (so far). I am comfortable with networking and related geeky stuff so figured I could sort out any IP issues if they arose.

My DD-WRT router seems to sense when an IP is in use and not pass it out.
My DHCP range is from .100 to .150 and I have something like 15 devices on the LAN and most get DHCP setup info.

Just FYI

BTW FYI AFAIK Cisco WRT54G DHCP groks C150

ie DHCP works fine with Classic

HNY

dgd