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I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to connect
to Replay's servers.

I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the router and
such, but nothing worked.
Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.

On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all went
fine...

Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...

Search Words:
ReplayTV Network Error Setup

 

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On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:58:30 GMT, "CheezWiz" <cw@here.not.there>
wrote:

>I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
>Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to connect
>to Replay's servers.
>
>I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the router and
>such, but nothing worked.
>Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.
>
>On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all went
>fine...
>
>Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...
>
>Search Words:
>ReplayTV Network Error Setup
>


That's what happened with the new 55xx I got about a week ago (except
I never tried the port forwarding / DMZ thing, that would be
irrelevant).

What are those "Search Words" about?


--
87 days until the winter solstice celebration

Mark Lloyd
http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

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CheezWiz wrote:
> I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
> Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to connect
> to Replay's servers.
>
> I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the router and
> such, but nothing worked.
> Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.
>
> On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all went
> fine...
>
> Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...
>
> Search Words:
> ReplayTV Network Error Setup
>
>
There is a well known bug where the OS and hardware get different IP
addresses, creating weird problems. Replays are best set to fixed IP
addresses on a network that has a DHCP server and that server should be
set for reserved ip addresses for the Replays. This insures both parts
of the Replay always have the same address.

 

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On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 21:35:49 -0400, Tony D <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:

>CheezWiz wrote:
>> I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
>> Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to connect
>> to Replay's servers.
>>
>> I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the router and
>> such, but nothing worked.
>> Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.
>>
>> On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all went
>> fine...
>>
>> Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...
>>
>> Search Words:
>> ReplayTV Network Error Setup
>>
>>
>There is a well known bug where the OS and hardware get different IP
>addresses, creating weird problems.

My first ethernet-connectable Replay was a 5080 I got about a year and
a half ago. It initialized properly the first time. So did the second
one (a 5060). Only the third (5504) had the problem.

> Replays are best set to fixed IP

True, at least when you're using IVS or DVArchive.

>addresses on a network that has a DHCP server and that server should be
>set for reserved ip addresses for the Replays. This insures both parts
>of the Replay always have the same address.

Do you know of any routers that allow that feature (set DHCP server to
give specific IP to specific client)? If not, how about software that
acts as a DHCP server, instead of the one in the router?

Anyway, how are you determining the MAC address of a Replay THAT
HASN'T BEEN INITIALIZED?

--
87 days until the winter solstice celebration

Mark Lloyd
http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

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> What are those "Search Words" about?

Read the title of the post

> That's what happened with the new 55xx I got about a week ago (except
> I never tried the port forwarding / DMZ thing, that would be
> irrelevant).
>

That is what I knew to be true as well, but Replays Web site mentions making
sure particular ports are open on a firewall, so it could not hurt in a
methodical approach to troubleshooting...

CW

"Mark Lloyd" <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote in message
news:gdoml0t8d5qs8j16s4aulmhhm8bcn24jst@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:58:30 GMT, "CheezWiz" <cw@here.not.there>
> wrote:
>
> >I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
> >Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to
connect
> >to Replay's servers.
> >
> >I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the router
and
> >such, but nothing worked.
> >Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.
> >
> >On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all went
> >fine...
> >
> >Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...
> >
> >Search Words:
> >ReplayTV Network Error Setup
> >
>
>
> That's what happened with the new 55xx I got about a week ago (except
> I never tried the port forwarding / DMZ thing, that would be
> irrelevant).
>
> What are those "Search Words" about?
>
>
> --
> 87 days until the winter solstice celebration
>
> Mark Lloyd
> http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

[Guest]

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That sounds a bit crazy... but I never doubt anything when computers are
involved.

My boxes are working fine in pure DHCP after the reboot. Setting them to
static IP's did not fix the problem I mentioned. Only a reboot got them
working...

CW
"Tony D" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:mMOdnTZ5BOlo_8bcRVn-jQ@comcast.com...
> CheezWiz wrote:
> > I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
> > Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to
connect
> > to Replay's servers.
> >
> > I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the router
and
> > such, but nothing worked.
> > Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.
> >
> > On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all went
> > fine...
> >
> > Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...
> >
> > Search Words:
> > ReplayTV Network Error Setup
> >
> >
> There is a well known bug where the OS and hardware get different IP
> addresses, creating weird problems. Replays are best set to fixed IP
> addresses on a network that has a DHCP server and that server should be
> set for reserved ip addresses for the Replays. This insures both parts
> of the Replay always have the same address.

 

[Guest]

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My D-Link router allows "Static DHCP" so that a particular MAC always gets
the same IP.

CW
"Mark Lloyd" <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote in message
news:ufuml0hk654gtstucvkob625v0pp2pg0ue@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 21:35:49 -0400, Tony D <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:
>
> >CheezWiz wrote:
> >> I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
> >> Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to
connect
> >> to Replay's servers.
> >>
> >> I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the
router and
> >> such, but nothing worked.
> >> Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.
> >>
> >> On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all went
> >> fine...
> >>
> >> Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...
> >>
> >> Search Words:
> >> ReplayTV Network Error Setup
> >>
> >>
> >There is a well known bug where the OS and hardware get different IP
> >addresses, creating weird problems.
>
> My first ethernet-connectable Replay was a 5080 I got about a year and
> a half ago. It initialized properly the first time. So did the second
> one (a 5060). Only the third (5504) had the problem.
>
> > Replays are best set to fixed IP
>
> True, at least when you're using IVS or DVArchive.
>
> >addresses on a network that has a DHCP server and that server should be
> >set for reserved ip addresses for the Replays. This insures both parts
> >of the Replay always have the same address.
>
> Do you know of any routers that allow that feature (set DHCP server to
> give specific IP to specific client)? If not, how about software that
> acts as a DHCP server, instead of the one in the router?
>
> Anyway, how are you determining the MAC address of a Replay THAT
> HASN'T BEEN INITIALIZED?
>
> --
> 87 days until the winter solstice celebration
>
> Mark Lloyd
> http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

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I run all mine with DHCP but use the "address reservation" feature in
the Netgear router. That feature allows you to always associate a
particular IP address to a particular MAC address. I had the same
problem with the 5th unit I installed but a quick reboot solved it.
After running the initial setup I always do a reboot anyway to ensure
that the new settings are working.


"Mark Lloyd" <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote in message
news:ufuml0hk654gtstucvkob625v0pp2pg0ue@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 21:35:49 -0400, Tony D <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:
>
>>CheezWiz wrote:
>>> I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
>>> Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to
>>> connect
>>> to Replay's servers.
>>>
>>> I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the
>>> router and
>>> such, but nothing worked.
>>> Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.
>>>
>>> On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all
>>> went
>>> fine...
>>>
>>> Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...
>>>
>>> Search Words:
>>> ReplayTV Network Error Setup
>>>
>>>
>>There is a well known bug where the OS and hardware get different IP
>>addresses, creating weird problems.
>
> My first ethernet-connectable Replay was a 5080 I got about a year and
> a half ago. It initialized properly the first time. So did the second
> one (a 5060). Only the third (5504) had the problem.
>
>> Replays are best set to fixed IP
>
> True, at least when you're using IVS or DVArchive.
>
>>addresses on a network that has a DHCP server and that server should
>>be
>>set for reserved ip addresses for the Replays. This insures both parts
>>of the Replay always have the same address.
>
> Do you know of any routers that allow that feature (set DHCP server to
> give specific IP to specific client)? If not, how about software that
> acts as a DHCP server, instead of the one in the router?
>
> Anyway, how are you determining the MAC address of a Replay THAT
> HASN'T BEEN INITIALIZED?
>
> --
> 87 days until the winter solstice celebration
>
> Mark Lloyd
> http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

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CheezWiz wrote:
> That sounds a bit crazy... but I never doubt anything when computers are
> involved.
>
> My boxes are working fine in pure DHCP after the reboot. Setting them to
> static IP's did not fix the problem I mentioned. Only a reboot got them
> working...
>
> CW

Eventually a lease will expire or you'll get an odd reboot and you will
be able to net connect but not stream or vice vs. If you use DHCP,
extend the lease time to the max.

 

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On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 03:40:24 GMT, "CheezWiz" <cw@here.not.there>
wrote:

>> What are those "Search Words" about?
>
>Read the title of the post
>

You could have put some explation here. It's important to know the
right words. Have you tried them, and what results did you get?

>> That's what happened with the new 55xx I got about a week ago (except
>> I never tried the port forwarding / DMZ thing, that would be
>> irrelevant).
>>
>
>That is what I knew to be true as well, but Replays Web site mentions making
>sure particular ports are open on a firewall, so it could not hurt in a
>methodical approach to troubleshooting...
>

In most cases, you will be going through a hardware router, not a
software firewall. These don't require "opening" ports, except
something for INCOMING ports (the 55xx doesn't accept incoming
internet connections). It does accept some connections from your LAN,
but these don't go through the router.

Those instructions are unnecessarily confusing.

>CW
>
>"Mark Lloyd" <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote in message
>news:gdoml0t8d5qs8j16s4aulmhhm8bcn24jst@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:58:30 GMT, "CheezWiz" <cw@here.not.there>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
>> >Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to
>connect
>> >to Replay's servers.
>> >
>> >I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the router
>and
>> >such, but nothing worked.
>> >Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.
>> >
>> >On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all went
>> >fine...
>> >
>> >Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...
>> >
>> >Search Words:
>> >ReplayTV Network Error Setup
>> >
>>
>>
>> That's what happened with the new 55xx I got about a week ago (except
>> I never tried the port forwarding / DMZ thing, that would be
>> irrelevant).
>>
>> What are those "Search Words" about?
>>
>>
>> --
>> 87 days until the winter solstice celebration
>>
>> Mark Lloyd
>> http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com
>

--
86 days until the winter solstice celebration

Mark Lloyd
http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

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On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 03:44:46 GMT, "CheezWiz" <cw@here.not.there>
wrote:

>My D-Link router allows "Static DHCP" so that a particular MAC always gets
>the same IP.
>

What model? That would be a nice feature to have? Could you link to a
data sheet or manual?

>CW
>"Mark Lloyd" <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote in message
>news:ufuml0hk654gtstucvkob625v0pp2pg0ue@4ax.com...
>> On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 21:35:49 -0400, Tony D <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:
>>
>> >CheezWiz wrote:
>> >> I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
>> >> Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to
>connect
>> >> to Replay's servers.
>> >>
>> >> I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the
>router and
>> >> such, but nothing worked.
>> >> Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.
>> >>
>> >> On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all went
>> >> fine...
>> >>
>> >> Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...
>> >>
>> >> Search Words:
>> >> ReplayTV Network Error Setup
>> >>
>> >>
>> >There is a well known bug where the OS and hardware get different IP
>> >addresses, creating weird problems.
>>
>> My first ethernet-connectable Replay was a 5080 I got about a year and
>> a half ago. It initialized properly the first time. So did the second
>> one (a 5060). Only the third (5504) had the problem.
>>
>> > Replays are best set to fixed IP
>>
>> True, at least when you're using IVS or DVArchive.
>>
>> >addresses on a network that has a DHCP server and that server should be
>> >set for reserved ip addresses for the Replays. This insures both parts
>> >of the Replay always have the same address.
>>
>> Do you know of any routers that allow that feature (set DHCP server to
>> give specific IP to specific client)? If not, how about software that
>> acts as a DHCP server, instead of the one in the router?
>>
>> Anyway, how are you determining the MAC address of a Replay THAT
>> HASN'T BEEN INITIALIZED?
>>
>> --
>> 87 days until the winter solstice celebration
>>
>> Mark Lloyd
>> http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com
>

--
86 days until the winter solstice celebration

Mark Lloyd
http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

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On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 03:58:08 GMT, "BruceR" <brNOSPAM@hawaii.com>
wrote:

>I run all mine with DHCP but use the "address reservation" feature in
>the Netgear router. That feature allows you to always associate a
>particular IP address to a particular MAC address. I had the same
>problem with the 5th unit I installed but a quick reboot solved it.
>After running the initial setup I always do a reboot anyway to ensure
>that the new settings are working.
>
>

Good idea. Of course, this problem requires a reboot BEFORE doing
initial setup as well.

>"Mark Lloyd" <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote in message
>news:ufuml0hk654gtstucvkob625v0pp2pg0ue@4ax.com...
>> On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 21:35:49 -0400, Tony D <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:
>>
>>>CheezWiz wrote:
>>>> I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
>>>> Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to
>>>> connect
>>>> to Replay's servers.
>>>>
>>>> I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the
>>>> router and
>>>> such, but nothing worked.
>>>> Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.
>>>>
>>>> On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all
>>>> went
>>>> fine...
>>>>
>>>> Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...
>>>>
>>>> Search Words:
>>>> ReplayTV Network Error Setup
>>>>
>>>>
>>>There is a well known bug where the OS and hardware get different IP
>>>addresses, creating weird problems.
>>
>> My first ethernet-connectable Replay was a 5080 I got about a year and
>> a half ago. It initialized properly the first time. So did the second
>> one (a 5060). Only the third (5504) had the problem.
>>
>>> Replays are best set to fixed IP
>>
>> True, at least when you're using IVS or DVArchive.
>>
>>>addresses on a network that has a DHCP server and that server should
>>>be
>>>set for reserved ip addresses for the Replays. This insures both parts
>>>of the Replay always have the same address.
>>
>> Do you know of any routers that allow that feature (set DHCP server to
>> give specific IP to specific client)? If not, how about software that
>> acts as a DHCP server, instead of the one in the router?
>>
>> Anyway, how are you determining the MAC address of a Replay THAT
>> HASN'T BEEN INITIALIZED?
>>
>> --
>> 87 days until the winter solstice celebration
>>
>> Mark Lloyd
>> http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com
>

--
86 days until the winter solstice celebration

Mark Lloyd
http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

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On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 03:43:17 GMT, "CheezWiz" <cw@here.not.there>
wrote:

>That sounds a bit crazy... but I never doubt anything when computers are
>involved.
>
>My boxes are working fine in pure DHCP after the reboot. Setting them to
>static IP's did not fix the problem I mentioned.

It won't. But it does fix other problems, such as when you use
DVArchive.

> Only a reboot got them
>working...
>
>CW
>"Tony D" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
>news:mMOdnTZ5BOlo_8bcRVn-jQ@comcast.com...
>> CheezWiz wrote:
>> > I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
>> > Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to
>connect
>> > to Replay's servers.
>> >
>> > I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the router
>and
>> > such, but nothing worked.
>> > Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.
>> >
>> > On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all went
>> > fine...
>> >
>> > Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...
>> >
>> > Search Words:
>> > ReplayTV Network Error Setup
>> >
>> >
>> There is a well known bug where the OS and hardware get different IP
>> addresses, creating weird problems. Replays are best set to fixed IP
>> addresses on a network that has a DHCP server and that server should be
>> set for reserved ip addresses for the Replays. This insures both parts
>> of the Replay always have the same address.
>

--
86 days until the winter solstice celebration

Mark Lloyd
http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

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Mark Lloyd <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote in
news:ufuml0hk654gtstucvkob625v0pp2pg0ue@4ax.com:
>
> Do you know of any routers that allow that feature (set DHCP server to
> give specific IP to specific client)? If not, how about software that
> acts as a DHCP server, instead of the one in the router?

Most routers that have a DHCP function also support reserved address
assignment. Obviously I cannot say EVERY router does, but the majority
of models from D-Link, SMC, LinkSys, and others have all had this
feature.

You enter the MAC address and the matching/assigned IP address - then
leave DHCP configured on your clients (I still prefer hard-coding it on
the RTV in case I have a disconnected cable I require fewer reboots on
the RTV). YMMV

> Anyway, how are you determining the MAC address of a Replay THAT
> HASN'T BEEN INITIALIZED?
>

You can find you mac address in your routers logs, watch for the ip
address request/assignment. Or on your RTV itself, without ever being
on the "wire". Try 411-zones

 

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On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 16:24:39 GMT, Steph
<CUT_skipatrol@hotmail.com_CUT> wrote:

>Mark Lloyd <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote in
>news:ufuml0hk654gtstucvkob625v0pp2pg0ue@4ax.com:
>>
>> Do you know of any routers that allow that feature (set DHCP server to
>> give specific IP to specific client)? If not, how about software that
>> acts as a DHCP server, instead of the one in the router?
>
>Most routers that have a DHCP function also support reserved address
>assignment. Obviously I cannot say EVERY router does, but the majority
>of models from D-Link, SMC, LinkSys, and others have all had this
>feature.
>

I have used 2 Linksys models and never found such a feature. Do you
know which models have it?

>You enter the MAC address and the matching/assigned IP address - then
>leave DHCP configured on your clients (I still prefer hard-coding it on
>the RTV in case I have a disconnected cable I require fewer reboots on
>the RTV). YMMV
>
>> Anyway, how are you determining the MAC address of a Replay THAT
>> HASN'T BEEN INITIALIZED?
>>
>
>You can find you mac address in your routers logs, watch for the ip
>address request/assignment.

That could work.

> Or on your RTV itself, without ever being
>on the "wire". Try 411-zones
>
>

The newer Replays also show this in the "setup" menu. How do you get
past the setup screens that appear when you first connect a Replay?

--
86 days until the winter solstice celebration

Mark Lloyd
http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

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On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:07:48 -0500, Mark Lloyd
<mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote:


>>My boxes are working fine in pure DHCP after the reboot. Setting them to
>>static IP's did not fix the problem I mentioned.
>
>It won't. But it does fix other problems, such as when you use
>DVArchive.
>
Thanks for the tip, Mark. I've been having a problem with my 5160 and
DVArchive which may be helped with this. I can get to my Replay in
DVArchive, can reboot my PC and still see the Replay, but the next day
I can't see the Replay. Only rebooting the Replay solves the problem.
I'm using DHCP, but I think I'll try your suggestion of a static IP.

John

 

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On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 19:49:58 GMT, falsedawn2@hotmail.com wrote:

>On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:07:48 -0500, Mark Lloyd
><mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote:
>
>
>>>My boxes are working fine in pure DHCP after the reboot. Setting them to
>>>static IP's did not fix the problem I mentioned.
>>
>>It won't. But it does fix other problems, such as when you use
>>DVArchive.
>>
>Thanks for the tip, Mark. I've been having a problem with my 5160 and
>DVArchive which may be helped with this. I can get to my Replay in
>DVArchive, can reboot my PC and still see the Replay, but the next day
>I can't see the Replay. Only rebooting the Replay solves the problem.
>I'm using DHCP, but I think I'll try your suggestion of a static IP.
>
>John

That reminds me of the trouble I had with the Replays (DVA, and the
IVS that worked on the earlier 5xxx models). It used to work OK, but
some Replay software introduced a bug that caused the Replay (using
dynamic IP) to change IPs about twice a week, causing these problems
(strange that the PCs themselves would keep the same IP). That's why I
changed to static IP (got tired of fixing things all the time).

--
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Mark Lloyd
http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

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It appears that the Replays use UPNP to find each other. Perhaps that is the
problem so many are having?
Each time I start DVArchive, logs.. "New UPNP device detected.." yada yada
yada...

If it uses UPNP, then IP is irrelevant.

What is supposed to not work in pure DHCP?
I will set my lease to expire every hour to find out what you are talking
about...

"Mark Lloyd" <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 19:49:58 GMT, falsedawn2@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> >On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:07:48 -0500, Mark Lloyd
> ><mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote:
> >
> >
> >>>My boxes are working fine in pure DHCP after the reboot. Setting them
to
> >>>static IP's did not fix the problem I mentioned.
> >>
> >>It won't. But it does fix other problems, such as when you use
> >>DVArchive.
> >>
> >Thanks for the tip, Mark. I've been having a problem with my 5160 and
> >DVArchive which may be helped with this. I can get to my Replay in
> >DVArchive, can reboot my PC and still see the Replay, but the next day
> >I can't see the Replay. Only rebooting the Replay solves the problem.
> >I'm using DHCP, but I think I'll try your suggestion of a static IP.
> >
> >John
>
> That reminds me of the trouble I had with the Replays (DVA, and the
> IVS that worked on the earlier 5xxx models). It used to work OK, but
> some Replay software introduced a bug that caused the Replay (using
> dynamic IP) to change IPs about twice a week, causing these problems
> (strange that the PCs themselves would keep the same IP). That's why I
> changed to static IP (got tired of fixing things all the time).
>
> --
> 86 days until the winter solstice celebration
>
> Mark Lloyd
> http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

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DI-624
"Static DHCP
Static DHCP is used to allow DHCP server to assign same IP address to
specific MAC address"

"Mark Lloyd" <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 03:44:46 GMT, "CheezWiz" <cw@here.not.there>
> wrote:
>
> >My D-Link router allows "Static DHCP" so that a particular MAC always
gets
> >the same IP.
> >
>
> What model? That would be a nice feature to have? Could you link to a
> data sheet or manual?
>
> >CW
> >"Mark Lloyd" <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote in message
> >news:ufuml0hk654gtstucvkob625v0pp2pg0ue@4ax.com...
> >> On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 21:35:49 -0400, Tony D <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >CheezWiz wrote:
> >> >> I just setup two 55xx series boxes at my house.
> >> >> Both boxes pulled an IP address from the router, but then failed to
> >connect
> >> >> to Replay's servers.
> >> >>
> >> >> I wrestled with the first box for 30 mins. making it a DMZ in the
> >router and
> >> >> such, but nothing worked.
> >> >> Rebooted the box, it detected the network and worked fine.
> >> >>
> >> >> On the second box, exact same problem. This time, rebooted and all
went
> >> >> fine...
> >> >>
> >> >> Some sort of bug, but I got them working fine...
> >> >>
> >> >> Search Words:
> >> >> ReplayTV Network Error Setup
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >There is a well known bug where the OS and hardware get different IP
> >> >addresses, creating weird problems.
> >>
> >> My first ethernet-connectable Replay was a 5080 I got about a year and
> >> a half ago. It initialized properly the first time. So did the second
> >> one (a 5060). Only the third (5504) had the problem.
> >>
> >> > Replays are best set to fixed IP
> >>
> >> True, at least when you're using IVS or DVArchive.
> >>
> >> >addresses on a network that has a DHCP server and that server should
be
> >> >set for reserved ip addresses for the Replays. This insures both parts
> >> >of the Replay always have the same address.
> >>
> >> Do you know of any routers that allow that feature (set DHCP server to
> >> give specific IP to specific client)? If not, how about software that
> >> acts as a DHCP server, instead of the one in the router?
> >>
> >> Anyway, how are you determining the MAC address of a Replay THAT
> >> HASN'T BEEN INITIALIZED?
> >>
> >> --
> >> 87 days until the winter solstice celebration
> >>
> >> Mark Lloyd
> >> http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com
> >
>
> --
> 86 days until the winter solstice celebration
>
> Mark Lloyd
> http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

 

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CheezWiz wrote:
> It appears that the Replays use UPNP to find each other. Perhaps that is the
> problem so many are having?
> Each time I start DVArchive, logs.. "New UPNP device detected.." yada yada
> yada...
>
> If it uses UPNP, then IP is irrelevant.
>
> What is supposed to not work in pure DHCP?
> I will set my lease to expire every hour to find out what you are talking
> about...
>
>
As I've already posted, the OS and the hardware wind up with different
ip addresses.