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Re: [Wlug] Up.Time

by Ardison Nicolas

It´s not GNU, maybe is like Nagios [1] (? ) . [1] http://www.nagios.org/ 2010/1/15 Maurice <mauricep(a)cds-cumberland.org> > Anyone using, or have used, Up.Time software to monitor their servers? > If so, what do you think of the product line? > > > http://www.uptimesoftware.com/ > > > > Thanks > > > -- > -Maurice Pelletier > Child Development Services - Cumberland County > 50 Depot Road > Falmouth, ME 04105 > 207-781-8881 (voice) > 207-781-8855 (fax) > > www.cds-cumberland.org > > > "Linux -- it's not just for breakfast anymore..." > -Moe > > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > -- Nicolas G. Ardison nicolas.ard(a)gmail.com http://www.buenosaireslibre.org http://ardsoluciones.com.ar/blog/ Quien quiere hacer algo, busca los medios. Quien no quiere hacer nada, busca una excusa.

Jan. 15, 2010

Up.Time

by Maurice

Anyone using, or have used, Up.Time software to monitor their servers? If so, what do you think of the product line? http://www.uptimesoftware.com/ Thanks -- -Maurice Pelletier Child Development Services - Cumberland County 50 Depot Road Falmouth, ME 04105 207-781-8881 (voice) 207-781-8855 (fax) www.cds-cumberland.org "Linux -- it's not just for breakfast anymore..." -Moe

Jan. 15, 2010

Upcoming Meeting: Thursday, January 14th

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hi Everybody, Reminder: We have a WLUG meeting coming up this week, Thursday, January 14th at 7:00 PM in the room with no name near the dining hall in Morgan Hall. If anybody would like to be the speaker for the meeting, please let me know and/or just bring your stuff to the meeting. We'll go out for pizza after the meeting. This time, I'll definitely be there! See ya soon, Andy - -- Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group Founder: Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFLS+fDOjiraCaOTOoRAhdTAJ9BnPgAwTYe3ci7dsI0nM3QSrrAQwCcDCxF 3x1Ab9lCUdOi+gfqwsn9bjM= =ArLl -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Jan. 12, 2010

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by Frank Sweetser

On 12/31/2009 5:37 PM, Jorden Mauro wrote: >> In fact, since the 5Ghz band has 19 non-overlapping channels, as >> opposed to 3 in 2.4Ghz, you're far more likely to have two adjacent >> clear channels available, giving you the option of running a 40Mhz >> wide channel instead of just 20Mhz, and therefore twice the bandwidth. >> > > I had no idea. I'll have to tinker with my router. I should also mention that 40Mhz channels are an optional feature in the 11n spec, so not all hardware will implement it. In other words, don't be surprised if you don't see it on SOHO class hardware. -- Frank Sweetser fs at wpi.edu | For every problem, there is a solution that WPI Senior Network Engineer | is simple, elegant, and wrong. - HL Mencken GPG fingerprint = 6174 1257 129E 0D21 D8D4 E8A3 8E39 29E3 E2E8 8CEC

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by Jorden Mauro

On Dec 31, 2009, at 5:21 PM, Frank Sweetser <fs(a)WPI.EDU> wrote: > On 12/31/2009 3:58 PM, Jorden Mauro wrote: >> On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 8:56 PM, Frank Sweetser<fs(a)wpi.edu> wrote: >>> On 12/31/2009 3:47 PM, Jorden Mauro wrote: >>> >>>> I've never been able to find a channel free from microwave oven >>>> interference, sadly. I'm convinced my ancient microwave puts out a >>>> wide spectrum and leaks plenty. >>> >>> Between cordless telephones, microwaves, bluetooth, and neighbors, >>> the only >>> reliable channel I've found is to ditch 2.4 altogether and use >>> something in >>> the 802.11a band. >> >> That's quite a bandwidth sacrifice if you've designed your network >> for n. > > Huh? 802.11n, unlike the a/b/g operating modes, isn't tied to one > particular band - it'll happily operate in either 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz. > Some particular models only support one band or the other, but > that's an implementation limitation, not one in the spec. > > In fact, since the 5Ghz band has 19 non-overlapping channels, as > opposed to 3 in 2.4Ghz, you're far more likely to have two adjacent > clear channels available, giving you the option of running a 40Mhz > wide channel instead of just 20Mhz, and therefore twice the bandwidth. > I had no idea. I'll have to tinker with my router. > -- > Frank Sweetser fs at wpi.edu | For every problem, there is a > solution that > WPI Senior Network Engineer | is simple, elegant, and wrong. - HL > Mencken > GPG fingerprint = 6174 1257 129E 0D21 D8D4 E8A3 8E39 29E3 E2E8 > 8CEC

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by Frank Sweetser

On 12/31/2009 3:58 PM, Jorden Mauro wrote: > On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 8:56 PM, Frank Sweetser<fs(a)wpi.edu> wrote: >> On 12/31/2009 3:47 PM, Jorden Mauro wrote: >> >>> I've never been able to find a channel free from microwave oven >>> interference, sadly. I'm convinced my ancient microwave puts out a >>> wide spectrum and leaks plenty. >> >> Between cordless telephones, microwaves, bluetooth, and neighbors, the only >> reliable channel I've found is to ditch 2.4 altogether and use something in >> the 802.11a band. > > That's quite a bandwidth sacrifice if you've designed your network for n. Huh? 802.11n, unlike the a/b/g operating modes, isn't tied to one particular band - it'll happily operate in either 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz. Some particular models only support one band or the other, but that's an implementation limitation, not one in the spec. In fact, since the 5Ghz band has 19 non-overlapping channels, as opposed to 3 in 2.4Ghz, you're far more likely to have two adjacent clear channels available, giving you the option of running a 40Mhz wide channel instead of just 20Mhz, and therefore twice the bandwidth. -- Frank Sweetser fs at wpi.edu | For every problem, there is a solution that WPI Senior Network Engineer | is simple, elegant, and wrong. - HL Mencken GPG fingerprint = 6174 1257 129E 0D21 D8D4 E8A3 8E39 29E3 E2E8 8CEC

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 E Johnson wrote: > Thanks Andy. > > For clarification: > >> Then, I turned on the phone and immediately saw > the wifi come to a screeching halt. > > turned on -- Did you initiate an actual phone call (TX & RX sigs) at > this point, or do you mean that you plugged in the telephone base unit > to the power and the phone line? Hi Liz, I specifically removed the handset from the base of the telephone and turned on the handset. That allows me to hear the dial tone, which I'm sure causes a radio signal to be initiated between the handset and the base. > >> In addition, I ran kismet and sniffed the local wireless networks. I >> can see networks from 3 of my neighbors. Ch 3 is not in use by any of them. > > Tomato on my Linksys will detect nearby wireless sigs & indicate what > channel they're using, plus several more details about them. My > Linksys has about 16 MD of memory, long may it live. I have seriously considered putting Tomato on my WRT54GL but I haven't done it yet. HTH, Andy - -- Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group Founder: Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFLPSLLOjiraCaOTOoRAjEXAJ4u7bezzZ45bQyE07/G+0WExk+x3wCg3N7u BkCUqxGoHYW9yVJkHKeEC8g= =lT55 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by Jorden Mauro

On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 8:56 PM, Frank Sweetser <fs(a)wpi.edu> wrote: > On 12/31/2009 3:47 PM, Jorden Mauro wrote: > >> I've never been able to find a channel free from microwave oven >> interference, sadly. I'm convinced my ancient microwave puts out a >> wide spectrum and leaks plenty. > > Between cordless telephones, microwaves, bluetooth, and neighbors, the only > reliable channel I've found is to ditch 2.4 altogether and use something in > the 802.11a band. That's quite a bandwidth sacrifice if you've designed your network for n. > > -- > Frank Sweetser fs at wpi.edu | For every problem, there is a solution that > WPI Senior Network Engineer | is simple, elegant, and wrong. - HL Mencken > GPG fingerprint = 6174 1257 129E 0D21 D8D4 E8A3 8E39 29E3 E2E8 8CEC >

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by Frank Sweetser

On 12/31/2009 3:47 PM, Jorden Mauro wrote: > I've never been able to find a channel free from microwave oven > interference, sadly. I'm convinced my ancient microwave puts out a > wide spectrum and leaks plenty. Between cordless telephones, microwaves, bluetooth, and neighbors, the only reliable channel I've found is to ditch 2.4 altogether and use something in the 802.11a band. -- Frank Sweetser fs at wpi.edu | For every problem, there is a solution that WPI Senior Network Engineer | is simple, elegant, and wrong. - HL Mencken GPG fingerprint = 6174 1257 129E 0D21 D8D4 E8A3 8E39 29E3 E2E8 8CEC

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 74, Issue 14

by E Johnson

Thanks Karl, > What's humorous is the difference between the words "Default" and "default". > Most routers may allow you to log on, but subsequent packets of data may not > verify correctly, hence the speed loss. So these packets are being checked maybe more than once, to make sure they are really, really allowed to go where they're supposed to go. That's what I think was happening with mine. Luckily I managed to get a wire down to my room here, so I had the luxury of taking a break from trying to get this right. But I'll be back, since before the summertime I do want get the wireless working well in the non-wired parts of the house. If you feel like sharing sometime, I would be interested in seeing what your file /etc/network/interfaces looks like (minus the psk & stuff, of course). TY Liz

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by Jorden Mauro

On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 5:08 AM, Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net> wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > John Stoffel wrote: >> Andy> There were a lot of suggestions in your email - thanks! >> >> You're welcome! >> >> Andy> I'll need time to try them out. I'll report back when I get more data. >> >> Good luck with it. > > Hi gang, > > OK, I think I have succeeded in fixing the problem. Here's what I did: > > a) reset the Linksys box > > b) picked a new radio frequency that does *not* have interference issues > with my 2.4GHz wireless telephone...(I haven't tried the microwave oven > yet...). I've never been able to find a channel free from microwave oven interference, sadly. I'm convinced my ancient microwave puts out a wide spectrum and leaks plenty. > > c) insured that the Linksys box was in Gateway mode (vs. router mode > which seems not to work for me). > > After doing these three things, my laptop with 802.11g capability can > download files off of my server at a sustained rate of 13Mbits/sec > according to iptraf, or 1.4Mbytes/sec according to sftp. This is one > laptop doing one download, no other computers on the wireless network. > This is *much* faster that what I was previously able to sustain. > > On my older laptop with only 802.11b capability, by itself, I repeated > the same experiment and saw a rate of 425Kbytes/sec according to sftp, > or 3.7Mbits/sec according to iptraf. > > With both computers downloading simultaneously, the wireless net > naturally downshifted to the lower speed. When I turned off the > download on the slower computer, the speed quickly increased for the > faster laptop. > > The aforementioned data rates have been sustained for at least 15 > minutes, where before, I couldn't do this for even 1-2 minutes. > > I think I can declare victory. Thanks for the help! > > Happy New Year! > > Andy > > - -- > Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) > Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group > Founder: Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group > President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) > Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org > > iD8DBQFLPDHrOjiraCaOTOoRAhGOAKDGbFyuNUwoNtBZyP8pqEA9yUUFIwCgmP4n > m+svFxGvxXhKue9emJlWjG8= > =/Mkl > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by E Johnson

Thanks Andy. For clarification: > Then, I turned on the phone and immediately saw the wifi come to a screeching halt. turned on -- Did you initiate an actual phone call (TX & RX sigs) at this point, or do you mean that you plugged in the telephone base unit to the power and the phone line? > In addition, I ran kismet and sniffed the local wireless networks. I > can see networks from 3 of my neighbors. Ch 3 is not in use by any of them. Tomato on my Linksys will detect nearby wireless sigs & indicate what channel they're using, plus several more details about them. My Linksys has about 16 MD of memory, long may it live. TY Liz

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 74, Issue 14

by Karl Lind

Karl had posted an answer about the Linksys (under the subject line "Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 74, Issue 13") One comment in there I found very interesting: > Now this is going to blow your mind, but if there is ANY difference in the Workgroup name between the router and the computers, it causes the router to "restrict" bandwidth. Does this only apply to various forms of filesharing, or to all wireless traffic through the WRT54GL? I (and my housemates) are not doing big downloads, and not using Samba. Maybe one of the Windows PCs here might occasionally d/l a movie. But in experimenting with wireless here, using one or other of my Debian PCs, Tomato on the Linksys, I also thought the wireless worked rather slow, even though we have a +20MBps connection. Mostly what I was doing was browsing. Do all computers using wireless here have to belong to the same Workgroup, no matter what kind of internet traffic they're doing? If I do need a Workgroup name for the router, how do I do that? Thanks, Liz J Hi Liz What's humorous is the difference between the words "Default" and "default". Most routers may allow you to log on, but subsequent packets of data may not verify correctly, hence the speed loss. As noted by Andy, wireless always defaults to the slowest speed connected. (I seem to have a lot of neighbors that try to break in to my network and when they do at G, B or even A speed the router slows and that tells me that somethings up and I can do something about it.) Karl

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 E Johnson wrote: > I have a question for Andy and then one for Karl. > > Andy: > >> b) picked a new radio frequency that does *not* have interference issues >> with my 2.4GHz wireless telephone...(I haven't tried the microwave oven >> yet...). > > What freq did you find that the 2.4GHz wireless telephone did not > interfere with? What channel did you finally end up using? Hi Liz, My telephone caused problems on Ch 1 and Ch 2, but Ch 3 is OK. Here's how I figured this out. I setup the network on Ch 1 and got some downloads working well. Then, I turned on the phone and immediately saw the wifi come to a screeching halt. Turn off the phone, and the wifi bounces back. One can see this with the ping command as well. I had been using Ch 10 with unpredictable results. It turns out that one of my neighbors is using Ch 10. In addition, I ran kismet and sniffed the local wireless networks. I can see networks from 3 of my neighbors. Ch 3 is not in use by any of them. Happy New Year! Andy - -- Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group Founder: Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFLPNOBOjiraCaOTOoRAgglAJ9KpXpYYu1MUKcKhjfB/PyplrV/fwCeO+ja 4pxMQW08B6JSGMFYOPaFo98= =3aVW -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by E Johnson

I have a question for Andy and then one for Karl. Andy: > b) picked a new radio frequency that does *not* have interference issues > with my 2.4GHz wireless telephone...(I haven't tried the microwave oven > yet...). What freq did you find that the 2.4GHz wireless telephone did not interfere with? What channel did you finally end up using? ---------------------------------------------- Karl had posted an answer about the Linksys (under the subject line "Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 74, Issue 13") One comment in there I found very interesting: > Now this is going to blow your mind, but if there is ANY difference in the Workgroup name between the router and the computers, it causes the router to "restrict" bandwidth. Does this only apply to various forms of filesharing, or to all wireless traffic through the WRT54GL? I (and my housemates) are not doing big downloads, and not using Samba. Maybe one of the Windows PCs here might occasionally d/l a movie. But in experimenting with wireless here, using one or other of my Debian PCs, Tomato on the Linksys, I also thought the wireless worked rather slow, even though we have a +20MBps connection. Mostly what I was doing was browsing. Do all computers using wireless here have to belong to the same Workgroup, no matter what kind of internet traffic they're doing? If I do need a Workgroup name for the router, how do I do that? Thanks, Liz J

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 John Stoffel wrote: > Andy> There were a lot of suggestions in your email - thanks! > > You're welcome! > > Andy> I'll need time to try them out. I'll report back when I get more data. > > Good luck with it. Hi gang, OK, I think I have succeeded in fixing the problem. Here's what I did: a) reset the Linksys box b) picked a new radio frequency that does *not* have interference issues with my 2.4GHz wireless telephone...(I haven't tried the microwave oven yet...). c) insured that the Linksys box was in Gateway mode (vs. router mode which seems not to work for me). After doing these three things, my laptop with 802.11g capability can download files off of my server at a sustained rate of 13Mbits/sec according to iptraf, or 1.4Mbytes/sec according to sftp. This is one laptop doing one download, no other computers on the wireless network. This is *much* faster that what I was previously able to sustain. On my older laptop with only 802.11b capability, by itself, I repeated the same experiment and saw a rate of 425Kbytes/sec according to sftp, or 3.7Mbits/sec according to iptraf. With both computers downloading simultaneously, the wireless net naturally downshifted to the lower speed. When I turned off the download on the slower computer, the speed quickly increased for the faster laptop. The aforementioned data rates have been sustained for at least 15 minutes, where before, I couldn't do this for even 1-2 minutes. I think I can declare victory. Thanks for the help! Happy New Year! Andy - -- Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group Founder: Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFLPDHrOjiraCaOTOoRAhGOAKDGbFyuNUwoNtBZyP8pqEA9yUUFIwCgmP4n m+svFxGvxXhKue9emJlWjG8= =/Mkl -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 74, Issue 13

by Karl Lind

FYI WRT54GL Linksys released the *WRT54GL* in 2005 to support third-party firmware based on Linux <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_kernel>, after the original WRT54G line was switched from Linux to VxWorks<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VxWorks>, starting with version 5. The WRT54GL is technically a reissue of the version 4 WRT54G. Cisco was sued by the FSF<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FSF_vs._Cisco>for copyright infringement, but the case was settled. [6]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series#cite_note-GPLInfringemen…> Version [image: ↓] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series#> CPU <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_processing_unit> speed [image: ↓]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series#> RAM <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAM> [image: ↓]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series#> Flash memory <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory> [image: ↓]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series#> S/N <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_number> Prefix [image: ↓]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series#> Notes [image: ↓] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series#> 1.0 200 MHz 16 MB 4 MB CL7A New model line, released after the version 5 WRT54G, which returns to a Linux-based OS as opposed to the VxWorks firmware. SpeedBooster <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpeedBooster> is not enabled in stock firmware, however third-party firmware will enable the feature. The hardware is essentially the same as the WRT54G version 4.0. One alteration is that the internal numbering scheme of the 4-port switch changed in this model, from 1 2 3 4, to 3 2 1 0. 1.1 200 MHz 16 MB 4 MB CL7B CL7C As of August, 2009, this version was shipping with firmware revision 4.30.11. This pre-loaded firmware allows the user to upload a 4MB firmware image, whereas the pre-loaded firmware on version 1.0 limited the image to 3MB. Firmware version 4.30.13 is now available for both hardware versions. Fully supported by Tomato <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato_Firmware>, Sveasoft<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sveasoft>, OpenWrt <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenWrt>, and DD-WRT<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DD-WRT> . Hardware versions affect firmware compatibility As of January 2006, most third-party firmware is no longer compatible with version 5 of both the WRT54G and the WRT54GS. The amount of flash memory in the version 5 devices has been reduced to 2 MB, too small for current Linux-based third-party firmware. (See table above for information on identifying the version based on the serial number printed on the bottom of the unit, and on the outside of the shrink-wrapped retail box.) Some users have succeeded in flashing and running a stripped down but fully functional version of DD-WRT called 'micro' on a version 5 WRT54G.[21]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series#cite_note-20> [22] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series#cite_note-21> An easier method not requiring any disassembly of the device has since been devised for flashing v5-v8 to DD-WRT.[23]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series#cite_note-22> [24] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series#cite_note-23> To support third-party firmware, Linksys has re-released the WRT54G v4, under the new model name *WRT54GL* (the 'L' in this name allegedly stands for 'Linux'). It is also possible to replace the 2MB flash chip in the WRT54G with a 4MB flash chip. The Macronix International 29LV320BTC-90 is a suitable part although others may work as well. The user must first install a JTAG header <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JTAG_header> and use a JTAG cable to backup the firmware,then replace the chip and restore the firmware with the JTAG cable. After testing for proper functionality of the modified unit,3rd party firmware can be flashed using the JTAG cable and a suitable image file. Now this is going to blow your mind, but if there is ANY difference in the Workgroup name between the router and the computers, it causes the router to "restrict" bandwidth. Crazy, but true. Also make sure your hardware all matches. (802,11B, G, N) Have you tried disabling DHT and NOT forwarding UDP? (In case it's a memory issue) Just my two cents.... Karl On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM, <wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org> wrote: > Send Wlug mailing list submissions to > wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wlug-owner(a)mail.wlug.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Wlug digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Problem with wireless access point(?) (Andy Stewart) > 2. Re: Problem with wireless access point(?) (John Stoffel) > 3. Re: Problem with wireless access point(?) (Andy Stewart) > 4. Re: Problem with wireless access point(?) (John Stoffel) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:32:41 -0500 > From: Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net> > Subject: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?) > To: Worcester Linux Users Group <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> > Message-ID: <4B3A6769.8080701(a)comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > > Hi gang, > > I just purchased a Linksys WRT54GL wireless access point. Currently, it > is running the stock firmware (upgraded to the latest version). I may > put Linux on it sometime in the near future. > > While I can get connected to it with my Linux laptop, I notice that file > transfers start at a screamingly fast rate, and within a minute or two, > drop to barely a trickle. > > When I used an entirely hard wired connection, I have no such problem. > > Has anybody else noticed this with the Linksys WRT54GL? If so, will the > Linux software solve this problem? > > I don't believe that the problem lies with the wireless > hardware/software in my laptop since I have used it on other wireless > access points without problems. > > Thanks, > > Andy > > - -- > Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) > Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group > Founder: Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group > President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) > Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org > > iD8DBQFLOmdpOjiraCaOTOoRAqsRAKDjaKrNykXKburz0IozXi8bQn1nfACgj66G > oJqD9jfjXolyrVPLN3lDFOY= > =6xJa > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > >

Dec. 31, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by John Stoffel

Andy> There were a lot of suggestions in your email - thanks! You're welcome! Andy> I'll need time to try them out. I'll report back when I get more data. Good luck with it. Also, more info that would be nice to know: distro, version, kernel version, modules loaded, etc. You might be using old drivers, etc. John

Dec. 30, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI John et al, There were a lot of suggestions in your email - thanks! I'll need time to try them out. I'll report back when I get more data. Thanks again, and Happy New Year! Andy - -- Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group Founder: Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFLOpuYOjiraCaOTOoRAnJXAJ9oqTAL9SjQKY8G9K3X06vY7HbX0gCeO1BI RaozqrEjetmfoFlCfKDgSyI= =kHMx -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Dec. 30, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with wireless access point(?)

by John Stoffel

Andy> I just purchased a Linksys WRT54GL wireless access point. Andy> Currently, it is running the stock firmware (upgraded to the Andy> latest version). I may put Linux on it sometime in the near Andy> future. Heh, isn't the stock firmware Linux of some sort already? *grin* Andy> While I can get connected to it with my Linux laptop, I notice Andy> that file transfers start at a screamingly fast rate, and within Andy> a minute or two, drop to barely a trickle. What does 'netstat -ni' say during this time? What protocol are you using to copy the file? Are you seeing funky ping times? Any dmesg info? What hardware are you using on each end? What does tcpdump say during the transfer? Are you seeing dropped packets? What wireless hardware is in your laptop? Do you have security on? What happens if you turn off all security? Andy> When I used an entirely hard wired connection, I have no such Andy> problem. It's almost certainly something with the wireless network, but it's not clear where. Andy> Has anybody else noticed this with the Linksys WRT54GL? If so, Andy> will the Linux software solve this problem? You could try the 'tomato' or ddwrt (ddrwrt?) firmwares. But I think we need more details first. Andy> I don't believe that the problem lies with the wireless Andy> hardware/software in my laptop since I have used it on other Andy> wireless access points without problems. Could be anything. After you upgraded, did you do a full reset of the WRT54GL and then re-configure to your settings? Good luck! John

Dec. 29, 2009

Problem with wireless access point(?)

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hi gang, I just purchased a Linksys WRT54GL wireless access point. Currently, it is running the stock firmware (upgraded to the latest version). I may put Linux on it sometime in the near future. While I can get connected to it with my Linux laptop, I notice that file transfers start at a screamingly fast rate, and within a minute or two, drop to barely a trickle. When I used an entirely hard wired connection, I have no such problem. Has anybody else noticed this with the Linksys WRT54GL? If so, will the Linux software solve this problem? I don't believe that the problem lies with the wireless hardware/software in my laptop since I have used it on other wireless access points without problems. Thanks, Andy - -- Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group Founder: Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFLOmdpOjiraCaOTOoRAqsRAKDjaKrNykXKburz0IozXi8bQn1nfACgj66G oJqD9jfjXolyrVPLN3lDFOY= =6xJa -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Dec. 29, 2009

Re: [Wlug] REMINDER: WLUG Meeting on Thursday

by Gregory Avedissian

And if you look to the right as you're approaching the steps that lead into the wedge, you'll see the outside of the room. Greg Andy Stewart wrote: > > Hi Everybody, > > Our regularly scheduled monthly WLUG meeting will be held this coming > Thursday at 7:00 PM on the WPI Campus. We'll be in the same room as the > last couple of months (and soon I'll have to figure out what to call > this room). If you come into the Wedge between Morgan Hall and Daniels > Hall, you will see signs directing you to the meeting. > > See ya there! > > Andy > _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Dec. 16, 2009

REMINDER: WLUG Meeting on Thursday

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hi Everybody, Our regularly scheduled monthly WLUG meeting will be held this coming Thursday at 7:00 PM on the WPI Campus. We'll be in the same room as the last couple of months (and soon I'll have to figure out what to call this room). If you come into the Wedge between Morgan Hall and Daniels Hall, you will see signs directing you to the meeting. See ya there! Andy - -- Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group Founder: Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFLKETFOjiraCaOTOoRAopQAKCOgU1nejHhTpiEtBzhckrFh5CklgCg4qig avz63VDAYiIIfaUhSBJQyWU= =0RbS -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Dec. 16, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Mounting Windows Shares on Solaris

by Randall Mason

This is the magic of GNOME's vfs. No mounting and it looks like files. It's like a GNOME centric FUSE that has existed for years. The Java desktop is just a little SUN paint on top of GNOME; it has absolutely nothing to do with Java, that's just SUN's highest value trademark... -Randall On 12/14/09, Chuck Noyes <vze284qe(a)verizon.net> wrote: > > Answering my own post... > > If I bring up the Java desktop and go to "Network Places" and enter > "smb://Windows-hostname/share", it works - I can see the files on the > Windows host. > > I have no idea how this works! Nothing gets mounted - the mount command > shows the windows host isn't mounted. Is this accomplished through the > "magic" of Java? > I can't figure out how to do this through the command line, which is what I > really need to do. > > I'll keep at it and see what happens. > > -Chuck > > > On Dec 12, 2009, at 11:09 AM, Chuck Noyes wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> Maybe a bit [OT], but I've got a Solaris 10u8 host, and I'd like to be >> able to mount a Windows share on the Solaris box. >> I don't think Solaris supports the smbfs or cifs file systems (at least I >> can't find any evidence of it). So a command like: >> "mount -F smbfs //windows-host/share /mnt" won't work. >> >> Has anyone done this? I've installed all the samba executables in /usr/bin >> and in /usr/sbin on the Solaris box, so there is samba support in Solaris, >> but I can't seem to mount the Windows share. >> >> TIA, >> -Chuck >> _______________________________________________ >> Wlug mailing list >> Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >> http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > -- Randall Mason randall(a)mason.ch

Dec. 15, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Mounting Windows Shares on Solaris

by Brian Conway

You can probably do the same with 'smbclient'. I imagine the desktop navigation tool is using the Samba libraries to connect, both of which should all work without any kernel support for the filesystem. Brian On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:20:57 -0500 Chuck Noyes <vze284qe(a)verizon.net> wrote: > > Answering my own post... > > If I bring up the Java desktop and go to "Network Places" and enter > "smb://Windows-hostname/share", it works - I can see the files on the > Windows host. > > I have no idea how this works! Nothing gets mounted - the mount > command shows the windows host isn't mounted. Is this accomplished > through the "magic" of Java? I can't figure out how to do this through > the command line, which is what I really need to do. > > I'll keep at it and see what happens. > > -Chuck >

Dec. 15, 2009