Re: Soundbridge: Wireless Ethernet Adapter Difficulties
Sherrill Martin <[email protected]> Wed, 11 Aug 2004 16:54:39 -0500
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This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --===============1309740762== Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="------------050500050002070201010102" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------050500050002070201010102 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Don, I seem to remember a similar problem getting my replayTV to work on this network. In that case, I could manually enter the gateway and DNS values. It appears to be posible with the Soundbridge using the CF card. Is manual entry possible for the ethernet input? Don Woodward wrote: >Sherrill, > >You got a link-local (also known as auto-config) IP address >when using your ethernet to wireless adapter. > >I was able to determine this by noticing your netmask >was 255.255.0.0. You'll also note that your IP address >would have started with 169.254. > >This is what happens when SoundBridge does not get a DHCP >address. It is part of zero-configuration networking >(www.zeroconf.org) which allows computers to work in the >absence of a DHCP server. > >In your case, you wanted to get a DHCP address but did not. >The most likely cause is that your adapter is not configured >properly and is not connecting to your wireless network as you >expect. > >Here's what I would do: > >Connect the adapter to your computer and verify that it works >there, configuring if necessary. When it is working properly >when connected to your computer, connect it to your >SoundBridge and try again. > >-Don > > > >>-----Original Message----- >>From: [email protected] >>[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of >>Sherrill Martin >>Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 9:13 AM >>To: Roku Tech Mail List and Discussion Group >>Subject: Re: [Roku-tech] Soundbridge: Wireless Ethernet >>Adapter Difficulties >> >> >>Anthony, >> >>Maybe here is a clue. >> >>When wired ethernet, I have a MAC and IP address and: >> >>Netmask 255.255.255.0 >>Gateway 192.168.2.1 >>DNS1 192.168.2.1 >> >>When connected by ethernet cable to wireless adapter: >> >>MAC and IP address OK >>Netmask 255.255.0.0 >>Gateway 0.0.0.0 >>DNS1 0.0.0.0 >> >>Adapter is set for DHCP. >> >>Does this shed any light? >> >>Sherrill >> >>Anthony Wood wrote: >> >> >>>Hi Sherrill, >>> >>>Check out this link: >>> >>> >>http://www.rokulabs.com/support/sbaccesspoints.php >> >> >>>Have you updated the firmware in your Access Point to the >>> >>> >>latest version? >> >> >>>When we tested this AP we found that certain firmware >>> >>> >>versions did not work >> >> >>>with the SoundBridge. There are an amazing number of bugs >>> >>> >>out there in >> >> >>>various APs. >>> >>> >>>----- Original Message ----- >>>From: "Sherrill Martin" <[email protected]> >>>To: "Roku Tech Mail List and Discussion Group" >>><[email protected]> >>>Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:20 PM >>>Subject: [Roku-tech] Soundbridge: Wireless Ethernet Adapter >>> >>> >>Difficulties >> >> >>> >>> >>> >>>>Mike, >>>> >>>>Didn't help. My system is PC with an SMC2804WBR(G) wireless router. >>>>The adapters I have tried are an SMC2670W which has been >>>> >>>> >>working fine >> >> >>>>with a ReplayTV and a D-Link DWL-G810 which I have been >>>> >>>> >>using with my >> >> >>>>HD1000. >>>> >>>>As I have said, it works fine if I plug it directly into the 2804 >>>>through a cable. >>>> >>>>Any thoughts? >>>> >>>>Thanks, >>>> >>>>Sherrill >>>> >>>>Mike Kobb wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>Sherrill, have you tried rebooting the SoundBridge when you see the >>>>>"connection to server failed" message? There is a very >>>>> >>>>> >>rare case that >> >> >>>can >>> >>> >>> >>>>>cause this message to appear and it can only be cleared by >>>>> >>>>> >>rebooting. >> >> >>>>>Best, >>>>>--Mike >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>There ARE! If I hadn't been taking siesta when it >>>>>> >>>>>> >>arrived, son, I might >> >> >>>>>>have been the first. >>>>>> >>>>>>Works fine on ethenet connection, problems so far with wireless to >>>>>>ethernet adapter. It finds iTunes, but then says >>>>>> >>>>>> >>connection to server >> >> >>>>>>failed. To get that far I had to disable my firewalls >>>>>> >>>>>> >>(gulp). Maybe >> >> >>>>>>I'll just have to get a compactflash wifi card. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>Message: 3 >>>>>>>Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 22:19:06 -0500 >>>>>>>From: Steve Martin <[email protected]> >>>>>>>Subject: Re: [Roku-tech] request for new list for >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>soundbridge product >> >> >>>>>>>To: Roku Tech Mail List and Discussion Group >>>>>>><[email protected]> >>>>>>>Message-ID: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >><[email protected]> >> >> >>>>>>>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed >>>>>>> >>>>>>>I second that. They are very different products and I >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>can see where >> >> >>>>>>>those who only own one or the other would be annoyed. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Just imagine when there are two of us Soundbridge owners >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>out here ;-) >> >> >>>>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>>>Roku-tech mailing list >>>>>>[email protected] >>>>>>http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>>------ >>>>>Mike Kobb >>>>>Senior Software Engineer, Roku >>>>>Get more out of your high-def TV. >>>>>High-definition photos, art, music and more. >>>>>http://www.rokulabs.com >>>>>tel: 650.321.1394 x12 fax: 650.321.9648 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>>Roku-tech mailing list >>>>>[email protected] >>>>>http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>Roku-tech mailing list >>>>[email protected] >>>>http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech >>>> >>>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>Roku-tech mailing list >>>[email protected] >>>http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech >>> >>> >>> >>_______________________________________________ >>Roku-tech mailing list >>[email protected] >>http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech >> >> >> > >_______________________________________________ >Roku-tech mailing list >[email protected] >http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech > > > --------------050500050002070201010102 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <meta content="text/html;charset=ISO-8859-1" http-equiv="Content-Type"> <title></title> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> Don,<br> <br> I seem to remember a similar problem getting my replayTV to work on this network. In that case, I could manually enter the gateway and DNS values. It appears to be posible with the Soundbridge using the CF card. Is manual entry possible for the ethernet input?<br> <br> Don Woodward wrote: <blockquote cite="mid000c01c47fc1$94da80e0$c800a8c0@silverbox" type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Sherrill, You got a link-local (also known as auto-config) IP address when using your ethernet to wireless adapter. I was able to determine this by noticing your netmask was 255.255.0.0. You'll also note that your IP address would have started with 169.254. This is what happens when SoundBridge does not get a DHCP address. It is part of zero-configuration networking (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.zeroconf.org">www.zeroconf.org</a>) which allows computers to work in the absence of a DHCP server. In your case, you wanted to get a DHCP address but did not. The most likely cause is that your adapter is not configured properly and is not connecting to your wireless network as you expect. Here's what I would do: Connect the adapter to your computer and verify that it works there, configuring if necessary. When it is working properly when connected to your computer, connect it to your SoundBridge and try again. -Don </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">-----Original Message----- From: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:[email protected]">mailto:[email protected]</a>] On Behalf Of Sherrill Martin Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 9:13 AM To: Roku Tech Mail List and Discussion Group Subject: Re: [Roku-tech] Soundbridge: Wireless Ethernet Adapter Difficulties Anthony, Maybe here is a clue. When wired ethernet, I have a MAC and IP address and: Netmask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.2.1 DNS1 192.168.2.1 When connected by ethernet cable to wireless adapter: MAC and IP address OK Netmask 255.255.0.0 Gateway 0.0.0.0 DNS1 0.0.0.0 Adapter is set for DHCP. Does this shed any light? Sherrill Anthony Wood wrote: </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Hi Sherrill, Check out this link: </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap=""><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.rokulabs.com/support/sbaccesspoints.php">http://www.rokulabs.com/support/sbaccesspoints.php</a> </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Have you updated the firmware in your Access Point to the </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">latest version? </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">When we tested this AP we found that certain firmware </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">versions did not work </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">with the SoundBridge. There are an amazing number of bugs </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">out there in </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">various APs. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherrill Martin" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:[email protected]"><[email protected]></a> To: "Roku Tech Mail List and Discussion Group" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:[email protected]"><[email protected]></a> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:20 PM Subject: [Roku-tech] Soundbridge: Wireless Ethernet Adapter </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">Difficulties </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap=""> </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Mike, Didn't help. My system is PC with an SMC2804WBR(G) wireless router. The adapters I have tried are an SMC2670W which has been </pre> </blockquote> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">working fine </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">with a ReplayTV and a D-Link DWL-G810 which I have been </pre> </blockquote> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">using with my </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">HD1000. As I have said, it works fine if I plug it directly into the 2804 through a cable. Any thoughts? Thanks, Sherrill Mike Kobb wrote: </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Sherrill, have you tried rebooting the SoundBridge when you see the "connection to server failed" message? There is a very </pre> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">rare case that </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">can </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">cause this message to appear and it can only be cleared by </pre> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">rebooting. </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Best, --Mike </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">There ARE! If I hadn't been taking siesta when it </pre> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">arrived, son, I might </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">have been the first. Works fine on ethenet connection, problems so far with wireless to ethernet adapter. It finds iTunes, but then says </pre> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">connection to server </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">failed. To get that far I had to disable my firewalls </pre> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">(gulp). Maybe </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">I'll just have to get a compactflash wifi card. </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Message: 3 Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 22:19:06 -0500 From: Steve Martin <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:[email protected]"><[email protected]></a> Subject: Re: [Roku-tech] request for new list for </pre> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">soundbridge product </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">To: Roku Tech Mail List and Discussion Group <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:[email protected]"><[email protected]></a> Message-ID: </pre> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <pre wrap=""><a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:[email protected]"><[email protected]></a> </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed I second that. They are very different products and I </pre> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">can see where </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">those who only own one or the other would be annoyed. Just imagine when there are two of us Soundbridge owners </pre> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">out here ;-) </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">_______________________________________________ Roku-tech mailing list <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech">http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech</a> </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap=""> ------ Mike Kobb Senior Software Engineer, Roku Get more out of your high-def TV. High-definition photos, art, music and more. <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.rokulabs.com">http://www.rokulabs.com</a> tel: 650.321.1394 x12 fax: 650.321.9648 _______________________________________________ Roku-tech mailing list <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech">http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech</a> </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">_______________________________________________ Roku-tech mailing list <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech">http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech</a> </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap=""> _______________________________________________ Roku-tech mailing list <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech">http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech</a> </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap="">_______________________________________________ Roku-tech mailing list <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech">http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech</a> </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap=""><!----> _______________________________________________ Roku-tech mailing list <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech">http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech</a> </pre> </blockquote> </body> </html> --------------050500050002070201010102-- --===============1309740762== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline _______________________________________________ Roku-tech mailing list [email protected] http://lists.rokulabs.com/mailman/listinfo/roku-tech --===============1309740762==--