Hi Lindsay, I've re-read your original and drawn out what I think your set-up is (or was). A couple of questions that may help formulate an answer.
What model is your D-Link 4G modem/router? Which device is providing DHCP for you other devices? Which device (presumably the D-Link) is providing a NAT service? On 21 August 2017 at 23:31, Ray via luv-main <[email protected]> wrote: > On 21.08.2017 18:29, Mark Trickett via luv-main wrote: > >> Hello Ray, >> >> On 8/21/17, Ray via luv-main <[email protected]> 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, >> >> Mark Trickett >> _______________________________________________ >> luv-main mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.luv.asn.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/luv-main >> > _______________________________________________ > luv-main mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.luv.asn.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/luv-main > -- Colin Fee [email protected]
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