Loco Update

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Fri, 04/19/2019 - 09:18

4X1IL

Loco Update

Hi all,
Just uploaded version 19.3.0 to a Loco 2M device for the first time. It looks OK, but the radio is not detected by my wi.fi. smartphone, nor does the wi.fi. scan show any reception. The unit worked under AirOS in the past, and is a XM type, if I'm not mistaken. Hence, I used bullet-m-factory software, as mentioned for all NanoStation Loco M2. However, I've found later that the Loco M2 (XW) uses the loco-m-xw-factory software. Though I'm sure the unit is a XM type, How do I check it now, and solve the radio operation?
Thanks,
Ben, 4X1IL

Fri, 04/19/2019 - 12:02

K5DLQ

Once the node is configured

Once the node is configured as a MESH node, it is no longer capable of communicating with any wifi device OTHER THAN another mesh node.
If you want to access the mesh via another wifi device (ie. cell phone, pc, etc), then you need to either:
- connect a standard wifi access point to the lan port of the mesh node
- disable mesh RF on the node, enable wifi access point feature, and dtdlink (via cat5) to another mesh node.

Take a look at the docs on the website for more info: https://arednmesh.readthedocs.io/en/latest/arednGettingStarted/advanced_...

Sat, 04/20/2019 - 13:00

(Reply to #2) #3

4X1IL

Thanks Darryl,

Thanks Darryl,
Every thing is working.
Ben 4X1IL

Sat, 04/20/2019 - 13:21

(Reply to #3) #4

K5DLQ

great!

Thu, 05/23/2019 - 09:51

Ka3BQS

VLAN

I have one m2 loco im in a hole for location how would i or could i setup a tunnel with my radio to link with the rest of my county here in eastern Pa. if you could help with this thanks
Wayne
KA3BQS

Thu, 05/23/2019 - 14:15

(Reply to #5) #6

K6CCC

Yes, you can tunnel

Wayne, Setting up a tunnel is quite easy. One end needs to be the server and the other end the client. It does not matter which one is the server EXCEPT that you likely will need to be able to set up port forwarding through the internet router at the server end. Read the DOCS on this site.

Sat, 05/25/2019 - 19:58

Ka3BQS

Tunnel

Do I need to have internet connection to load the tunnel
software if I do I have to rearrange my cat cable thanks for your help bare with me I new at this
Wayne
KA3bqs

Sat, 05/25/2019 - 21:50

K6CCC

Remember that you will need

Remember that you will need an internet connection to use a tunnel, so move those cables...
My guess is that you need it to load the tunnel software.

Sun, 05/26/2019 - 12:17

(Reply to #8) #9

Ka3BQS

Tunnel

thanks you have good memorial day weekend i’m sure I’ll have more questions
wayne
ka3bqs

Wed, 05/29/2019 - 19:17

#10

Ka3BQS

Clan tunnel

well thought I had it to next step for me tunneling well
got my manage switch hook up.Got help from Zyxel on
switch the tec said can’t program switch why he said modem
router a TS3200 has no Vlan so call my provider Windstream
took a long time an know one really new anything as far as I’m concern
iam this point I won’t be able to tunnel unless I can fine a router modem to configure Vlan
I have a non bonding dsl.any ideas thanks
wayne
ka3bqs

Wed, 05/29/2019 - 19:38

(Reply to #10) #11

K6CCC

You do NOT need VLAN tagging

You do NOT need VLAN tagging from your internet provider. You switch will handle the required VLAN tagging.

Wed, 05/29/2019 - 22:09

(Reply to #11) #12

nc8q

I think we need a new thread on this topic

This was about 'Loco Update' originally.

Wayne:

Managed means the switch supports 802.1q. Ensure that this is so.
Then, tell us about how your managed switch is programmed.

You will need 'Node' and 'WAN' tagging on your managed switch.
You will need 1 or more LAN ports.
See: https://www.arednmesh.org/content/gs105e-3-lan-1-node-1-wan
Your 'tunnel neighbor' will also need a 'programmed' managed switch.

Managed means the switch supports 802.1q. Ensure that this is so.
The 'Server' end of the tunnel will need to have its ISP connected router 'port forward' port 5525 to its Node's IP address.
You mentioned 'Zyzel'. What is the model identifier of this device?
You mentioned 'TS3200'. I searched 'Zyzel ts3200' and 'ts3200' and did not find anything relevant. !?!

Managed means the switch supports 802.1q. Ensure that this is so.

Chuck

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 10:18

#13

Ka3BQS

tunneling

Chuck

Thanks for answering, my modem/Router is a Actiontec T3200my switch is a ZYXEL GS1200-5 an is 802.1q supported Right now it has no programming on it I was told by the ZYXEL tec I need this also on my Modem. I will look at the site you sent me I appreciate the help an hope I can get on the mesh

Thanks

Wayne

KA3BQS

Sat, 06/01/2019 - 07:37

(Reply to #13) #14

nc8q

Ka3bqs tunneling

" my modem/Router is a Actiontec T3200"
This is fine. You may need to port forward port 5525 to your device.

"my switch is a ZYXEL GS1200-5 an is 802.1q supported Right now it has no programming on it "
You will need to program this Vlan capable switch. Look at the GS105E 3 LAN 1 Node 1 WAN programming.
Program your switch like that.

"it I was told by the ZYXEL tec I need this also on my Modem."
If your node is the server end of the tunnel, your modem/router will need to port forward inbound port 5525 toward your mesh device.
Else, nothing need be done with your modem/router.

Chuck

Sat, 06/01/2019 - 11:09

(Reply to #14) #15

Ka3BQS

update

Chuck

Thanks CHUCK for your reply I really think i need help from someone local but its hard to get anyone. I will
be working on this it seem easy, if you been doing it for awhile I know little about computers but networking??
I thank you again for being patient with me I hope in the future with help I'll be on mesh.
Wayne
KA3BQS

Fri, 05/31/2019 - 18:17

#16

Ka3BQS

problem switch GS1200-5

Again I talk to switch manufacture ZYXEL and this is basic what they said Just to recap what we have discussed earlier over the phone:

As stated earlier, in order for VLANs to properly used it is ideal to have a VLAN capable router.
Since your scenario requires more information, I cannot advise a device that you can implement in your system. I highly advise to get with your Tech Support team and have them contact us for assistance and suggestions.
If you wish to set the unit back the way it was, set P3 and P5 PVID to 1 and then delete the VLAN10 entry.
This is what they told me what can I say not knowing to much about manage switchs
thanks if you can help I need it
Wayne
KA3BQS

Mon, 06/10/2019 - 10:23

#17

Ka3BQS

local update

thanks for help my mesh is on even though only on tunneling right now i guess you can close this local update
comment page thanks again.
wayne
ka3bqs

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