[Ham-Linux] Anyone good with routers & switches?

[jeff]

On 12/29/2012 08:02 PM, qrv at kd4e.com wrote:
> Next question, please?
>
> If a device so connected is not being "seen" where should I
> start looking for a router setting in need of change?

You want to make sure all devices have the IP address set so they'll see 
each other, if you're going with static IPs.  If you use DHCP, check the 
unseen device to see if it picked up a address (and make sure something 
is giving out DHCP addresses).

Check/substitute cables.  Make sure you are plugged into the correct 
ports (switch/LAN port on router instead of WAN/Internet).

Make sure external switch is passing traffic: at least one thing plugged 
in is working.  Blinky lights, if it has them.

Feel free to email offlist if you need to get more specific.


> I am on a Linux (Puppy Exprimo 5x15) Netbook (Samsung NB30)
> looking at an ASUS (RT-N16) router via Tomato (v. 1.28)

happy Xubuntu user for years here.


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