Airplane777
join:2004-06-20
4 edits | reply to cmaenginsb
Re: NAT behind NAT not a bad thing ?
Hello all:
Thanks for your info on NATing. I set my CPE to bridge.
I had minimal problems in setting up the CPE in bridging mode, and using MAC authentication, WPA2, and hidden ssid. I hooked it to my laptop and got on the Internet right away.
After that I had to set up the customers wireless router. Even though I spell out in my TOS that my liability ends at the RJ45 plug coming from my CPE, I still took the time to set up the customers wireless router. They had no idea how to do it. It wasn't too bad.
I tested the wireless router using a pc card in my laptop, and it worked real good.
The next thing, the customer didn't know how to set up WEP in their wireless client device in their desktop computer. I set that up. I got lucky...lol. It worked.
She had me set up WEP so her business neighbors can no longer steal her WiFi signal. I showed her how to change the WEP code, so she can change it frequently, so her neighbors can't get on.
Only one problem...tonight I tried to log into the CPE from my NOC. I couldn't do it. I can't even see the CPE at all on my AP GUI. Now I'm worried. Did the wind blow over my NPRM?
So I drove there about 30 minutes ago, to see if the tripod is still standing. It was still there. Looked ok.
I'm hoping the customer just turned off the power to the CPE...maybe to save power. I hope the cold weather didn't kill my DLB2300...lol. I'd hate to think I had a case of "infant mortality" on the CPE.
Gee...this is fun. I want more customers...lol. |
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superdog
I Need A Drink
Premium,MVM
join:2001-07-13
Lebanon, PA
| said by Airplane777  :Only one problem...tonight I tried to log into the CPE from my NOC. I couldn't do it. I can't even see the CPE at all on my AP GUI. Now I'm worried. Did the wind blow over my NPRM? So I drove there about 30 minutes ago, to see if the tripod is still standing. It was still there. Looked ok. Bob, The DLB2300's will sometimes lose their web interface on port 8080. I was told it is because so many idiots are scanning the web looking for open holes that the DLB just quits responding. What I would do is change the port# (It allows You to do this) and then Your issues will go away. There is also no need to drive all the way over there?. If this happens, just ping the radio and see if it replies?. If it does?, then ping the customers router (IF it is setup to answer a ping?. Most newer routers will not answer as a security feature?). If it replies too, then You know that everything is OK. 
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Airplane777
join:2004-06-20
| Thanks for that good info Tim.
I heard that the owner turns off her wireless router at night. I'm hoping the CPE was also turned off (since it is on the same power strip).
In this cold weather, wouldn't it be best to keep the CPE powered all the time, so the CPE keeps warm? If so, I'll tell the customer to keep it on. |
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superdog
I Need A Drink
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join:2001-07-13
Lebanon, PA
| Bob, In the winter months, I would push the customer to keep the radio on at all times. The radio itself only uses a few cents of electricity every month, so turning it off isn't really saving them a lot?, maybe $1 dollar a year if You are lucky?. I personally have not tried to fire up a DLB in our climate when it is cold out, so I have no clue what would happen?. I guess we will find out very soon huh?. 
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Airplane777
join:2004-06-20
2 edits | I got the customer to leave the CPE turned on. That should keep it a little warmer now.
Where do I go in the CPE GUI to change the port number you were talking about?
When I do try to log into this customers CPE, the window for the user name and password doesn't come up for login, like it does for my other customer. Not sure why. |
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