Random comment... I love Group Policy.
It is a wonderful tool for lazy admins.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
Tech Challenge of the Day
I'm trying to learn some Linux, so I've got Ubuntu installed on an old Dell Mini 10v. That seems to be working well.
The problem is trying to get SSH access over the internet to it. I've got a Comcast/Xfinity SMCD3GNV (Cable modem, wireless access point, router, phone) along with the Asus RT-N66U wireless router. The SMCD3GNV has the public IP on the WAN interface and a LAN interface IP of 10.0.0.1. I can login to it and make changes.
My RT-N66U gets a 10.0.0.2 address from the SMCD3GNV on its WAN port. I've got it configured to have the 192.168.1.1 address on the LAN interface. My clients connect to the RT-N66U - including the Ubuntu box.
I've done some research and apparently I want my SMCD3GNV to be in bridge mode. I called Comcast and they said they put it in bridge mode. I'm not convinced it is actually in bridge mode. When they put it in bridge mode, the WiFi light should stay off according to one article I read. Unfortunately, it occasionally blinks and the admin web page has an icon that is green, but the mouse-over says "Status: Not Connected ; 0 computers connected."
I've tried all sorts of tom-foolery with the port forwarding, DMZ, static addresses, etc. I've tried to take the Asus out the mix by plugging the Ubuntu box into the SMCD3GNV and enable port forwarding to it. Still no joy.
Per this post, if you go into debug mode and enter this: $("#pageForm1").show(); at the console, you can see the Bridge Mode button.
I was going to work on it some more last night, but the storms knocked our cable out. It just was not meant to be. Maybe today or tomorrow or the next day...
The problem is trying to get SSH access over the internet to it. I've got a Comcast/Xfinity SMCD3GNV (Cable modem, wireless access point, router, phone) along with the Asus RT-N66U wireless router. The SMCD3GNV has the public IP on the WAN interface and a LAN interface IP of 10.0.0.1. I can login to it and make changes.
My RT-N66U gets a 10.0.0.2 address from the SMCD3GNV on its WAN port. I've got it configured to have the 192.168.1.1 address on the LAN interface. My clients connect to the RT-N66U - including the Ubuntu box.
I've done some research and apparently I want my SMCD3GNV to be in bridge mode. I called Comcast and they said they put it in bridge mode. I'm not convinced it is actually in bridge mode. When they put it in bridge mode, the WiFi light should stay off according to one article I read. Unfortunately, it occasionally blinks and the admin web page has an icon that is green, but the mouse-over says "Status: Not Connected ; 0 computers connected."
I've tried all sorts of tom-foolery with the port forwarding, DMZ, static addresses, etc. I've tried to take the Asus out the mix by plugging the Ubuntu box into the SMCD3GNV and enable port forwarding to it. Still no joy.
Per this post, if you go into debug mode and enter this: $("#pageForm1").show(); at the console, you can see the Bridge Mode button.
I was going to work on it some more last night, but the storms knocked our cable out. It just was not meant to be. Maybe today or tomorrow or the next day...
iCloud Backup
My iPhone and iPad frequently complain that my iCloud account is full and that they cannot complete a backup. I always ignored it as I don't have anything on my devices that isn't backed up some other way. I saw this HowToGeek article via LifeHacker. It made me realize there is no reason to send my pictures/videos to iCloud when Dropbox is capturing them anyway. Duh. Problem solved.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Blog Comment Spam
Blogger cleans them up, but I get tons of comment spam on this ID-51 post. I have no idea why that one is so popular with the spam bots.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Windows Server 2003 EOL
Hey you! Yes, you! The one still running XP. Your Windows Server 2003 goes EOL in July 2015.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Xiegu X108: Many More Pictures
More pictures of the X108 along with unedited labels.
Custom glass protection board.
Transmit mixer ($8)
32-bit ARM microprocessor
BPF module part
Large dynamic low noise preamplifier
Chassis + install aluminum
Bottom
Microphone ALC unit
Imported stereo jack
Transceiver mixer section
The audio output unit
IF section
Front Panel assembly
146.52
The case for monitoring 146.52 simplex:
"If every Ham in the world (or at least the USA) took the time to monitor and make calls on simplex, there would be a more universal feel to the VHF allocation rather than tiny little cells and haunts or local repeater groups."Via K0NR
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
TYT TH-9000D: Problems
Russell (@nitro1963) passed along the following via Twitter about the TH-9000D:
@brickolore when u put in repeater inputs eg 477.350 then change power level the input changers to 483.350
@brickolore some will not clone . Audio recieve level is lower. If your only going to use the radio on simplex it may be ok for some people
@brickolore after you programe repeater channels in they should not change after programming input 433.625 output 438.625 eg
@brickolore many people having problems with the D model tyt th9000D
@brickolore iv programmed many tyt th 9000 never had a problem until the D model came out
@brickolore they have changed the wiring on the mic from the 9000 to the 9000D not compatable nowAny other readers having problems?
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Second Half
I think it's pretty sporting of the North to let the other team have the arms factories for the second half. http://t.co/Ypw3vHb6KT
— Tamara K. (@TamSlick) July 22, 2014
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