Hi elf_lord_ZC5Originally Posted by elf_lord_ZC5
Just wish I could get a constantly reliable connection to 8ta, always have good signal strentgh, but connection varies from none to very good.
Please provide us with more information and use our sticky as a template so we can investigate?
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Agreed
is 8ta non roaming available in the nc yet?
Apologies,
Will do so when next I have problems, do not us my 3G connection much (it is expensive - tho I do use your 2+1 promo R149.00) cheaper than other packages, and until the problem period from Friday to Tuesday last week. I been getting a good steady connection 7-10 mb/s. Sometimes I go as high as 12mb/s
Had so few incidents with 8ta, I forgot you have a sticky.
The lowest common denominator, always wins, ALWAYS - Problem is no-one is doing anything, to lift the lowest common denominator
E-mail sent, connection not usable again <sigh>
The lowest common denominator, always wins, ALWAYS - Problem is no-one is doing anything, to lift the lowest common denominator
So this morning I go to Telkom Direct, to buy an E367 modem, they did not have any in stock, walking out the door, I noticed, they had a B683 router in a display cabinet, made a U turn, and bought one.
Having arrived at home, I setup and installed it, put in my 8ta SIM, it connects fine, but I notice, that I did not receive any DNS numbers when, the connection was made. DNS values show 0.0.0.0, which would more than adequately explain my problems.
I assume, these should be received from the network, upon connection.
The lowest common denominator, always wins, ALWAYS - Problem is no-one is doing anything, to lift the lowest common denominator
Okay, been playing with my netbook, and B683 router, connecting and disconnecting, and it seems that on only every third or fourth attempt, I get DNS server IP's allocated. When I get DNS IP's allocated, network perfomance is normal 6-8Mbits/s. Currently connected using my 8ta SIM, staying connected for 5 minutes or more does not result in DNS IP's being allocated, when they are not allocated on connection.
The lowest common denominator, always wins, ALWAYS - Problem is no-one is doing anything, to lift the lowest common denominator
If DNS is not allocated during connection phase, it won't. It seems a typical problem. For now use static Google DNS 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. PM your details to 8ta rep.
Will look into that this afternoon, when I should have time to play funny buggers, you or any other might not have a URL handy where I can download a more comprehensive manual, than the quick start guide that came in the box?
The lowest common denominator, always wins, ALWAYS - Problem is no-one is doing anything, to lift the lowest common denominator
Hi,
Don't know how to enter DNS? Manual won't help much, judging from your findings about DNS you are capable to find out. I don't have this router, but usually it is on Web configuration page in the router using static IP address. This address should be on your subnet in order to access it from local computer. Subnet is combination of IP address and Subnet Mask. If it is outside of subnet, you need to reconfigure local network.
How do you connect router to PC? The simplest way is to plug it directly to PC using USB cable. Then it acts as USB modem. On PC you need to edit your dialup connection properties -> Networking, select TCP/IP protocol, click on Properties -> "Use the following server addresses" [on XP].
Last edited by sajunky; 26-04-2012 at 11:49 AM.
Manual entry of DNS entries, is not the problem, a little fiddling, which resulted in changing a set of buttons from "dynamic" to "static" and DNS fields became available to enter values in.
Router connects to the PC/switch via an ethernet cable.
Why I'd like a manual, is that it just might enlighten me, how to connect it to my network ADSL router a Cisco/Linksys WAG120N. Problem is both devices are connected to the internet. Connecting both is not the problem, both being connected to the internet at the same time is, unless, I can enable/disable the 3G part, and activate, when the DSL goes down.
But then, I probably, should just use it for the portable devices, around the house, i.e. 3 cellphones, a laptop, and a netbook. If the ADSL goes down, all that needs doing is plug the ADSL modem out of the switch, and the 3G router in.
BUT, if I can have my cake and eat it, why not?
Not that I think it possible.
The lowest common denominator, always wins, ALWAYS - Problem is no-one is doing anything, to lift the lowest common denominator
I just checked specification for both WAG120N and B683. Problem is that both support wireless network, so you have to decide which one to use as an access point and worse... none of them have WAN ports with failover firmware. So, I am afraid you will need to use unplug/plug strategy, and not your brain.
Don't eat it,
There is a thread about router here:
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/373892
I bought it with my music server in mind, i.e. to make it accessible via wi-fi without using an internal radio device, and independent internet access, now if it had DDNS, and a WAN port, I'd go out and break the bank, to get another ...
The lowest common denominator, always wins, ALWAYS - Problem is no-one is doing anything, to lift the lowest common denominator
It escapes me. Why you need DDNS?
If looking for failover, and fast Ethernet (100Mbps) is sufficient, then TP-link MR3420 is not expensive and has good support on myBB. It has WAN port USB port and failover to 3G USB modem. But you can't use B683 for failover, as it has only one WAN port. You need USB modem compatible with router.
Or look for router with two WAN ports. Little planning is needed.
DDNS is needed so I can connect to small server, from the outside via Vodacom SIM with unrestricted APN.
Like I said, bought it for my music server, and now am considering other options ...
TP-Link MR3420, is well supported, and has a lot of problems all of it's own, if it was not well supported it would be not even worth considering.
Last edited by elf_lord_ZC5; 27-04-2012 at 01:52 PM.
The lowest common denominator, always wins, ALWAYS - Problem is no-one is doing anything, to lift the lowest common denominator
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