On 21.08.2017 18:29, Mark Trickett via luv-main wrote:
Hello Ray,
On 8/21/17, Ray via luv-main <luv-main@luv.asn.au> wrote:
As suggested by a number of readers, I have gone back to basics and tried the "simple" approach. I connected the Dlink 4G router direct to an ethernet port on one of my machines, I simply disconnected the exist cat5 connector too my hub/switch and connected the Dlink. I tested the port prior to doing this and it worked OK and I still cannot get it (the Dlink) to work. ON switching on the device the Docs say the led that indicates a correct working Lan connction should come on steady and it does not, its flashing. If its cat5 cable is disconnected this led goes out and on reconnection comes back flashing. Three different cables were tried all behaved the same. Its unlikley that the DLink is faulty (allthough it cannot be completely ruled out), so for a "Simple" install there still must be some kind of custom config required.
From the foregoing, I would suspect the Dlink 4G router. I would get the supplier to demonstrate that it is working, going in to a Telstra shop or whomever the supplier is. That will establish a basic working state from which to get it working the way you want. As to ethernet cables, try a known straight through, and crossover cable. Both exist, and they are different. Most modern equipment is supposed to autosene and configure itself, but that too is a failure point.
I have tried both straight and crossover cables and yes the Dlink is supposed to detect wha tthe cable is.
What actually is required for a simple direct on PC install, it appears standard eth0 setup does not work. Unfortunately when I restored the sim to my dongle and atarted windows I could NOT get an internet connection. After transfering the sim I tried my spare dongle this behaved the same way but worked correctly after it was "rebooted", what ever that does. Note: powering everything down did no good. I may get a router that will take dongles directly and see if a can get any more success.
The USB dongles are yet another can of worms, one that I do not wish to chase down a rabbit hole.
Yes USB dongles can be a problem, but one can usually come up with some kind of solution. A problem I have found with mobile broadband is I have found is that some providers DO NOT like sims being swapped between devices, with a 4G USB dongle router, I can safely swap the dongle between a USB port on WIndows and the router on Linux and not have the service locked out.
I may say this is P.....g me off no end currently particularly this comming directly after my main machines mother board failed. Note: I spent 30 years as a complex systems technician and such problems do not usually bother me but this is getting ....................... And not having a decent working internet connection is NOT helping AT ALL (as I cannot easily search for help).
I have been having trouble getting photos off SD cards, I had a device to plug them into, then a USB port. That died, and the replacement I bought appeared to not work. Now it looks like the otherwise working powered 7 port USB hub is flaky. I now have two ways to read the cards, and a couple that do not work. Why? i would like to know, but do not expect any answers.
Yes it can be a pain. I have 2 SD card readers, one is an external reader, the other occupies a 5 inch drive bay, I have never had any problems with either. A significant issue here is that USB while simple to use is VERY complex under the hood and the more complex something is the more problems one has in the end. Lindsay
Lindsay
Regards,
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