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1801

General discussion forum / Re: getting started

« on: 2012-05-05, 15:15:18 »

Hi Jim,

If this is running on the same LAN, just use the same IP address as you do for the other device with a different port number as follows:

- change the port on the 1216 to one currently not being used

- forward that port in your router

- set the target IP address or dynamic DNS address to the same as on your 1258, but follow it with the other port number, e.g. :1234

That should work just fine.

73,
Mitch  DJØQN/K7DX

1802

General discussion forum / Re: Expert 2K-FA

« on: 2012-05-04, 06:45:03 »

Thanks for the information, Guy. Gianfranco wrote me about the change,
but didn't mention about the new board! I will see him in Dayton while
you are in Rome and will get the straight scoop.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1803

General discussion forum / Re: RRC-1258MKII, CONTROL unit connected via LAPTOP

« on: 2012-05-01, 12:09:20 »

Not quite correct, Per......

You first plug the bridge using the ethernet cable into a PC, then book into the WLAN.
Then you just unplug it from the PC and plug it into the RRC.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1804

General discussion forum / Re: Expert 2K-FA

« on: 2012-04-30, 03:43:17 »

I may be jumping the gun a bit, but SPE will soon have a firmware update for the 2K that allows
the serial port to be used for control, instead of the USB port (but not both at the same time).

This should allow you to use the 2K with a serial server, so a PC at the station will no longer be
necessary.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1805

Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Could you please support the noip.com free DDNS?

« on: 2012-04-29, 22:27:04 »

Bob,

I also offered to give you a phone call to go through this with you. I think you are either not making
your requirement clear to give us a "full understanding", or else you misunderstand the concept of
DDNS, as Mike tried also to explain. My offer still stands.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1806

General discussion forum / Re: RRC-1258MKII, CONTROL unit connected via LAPTOP

« on: 2012-04-29, 11:19:16 »

Hi Per,

No, the WNCE2001 or equivalent just replaces the ethernet cable. After you use a PC to
book it into the WLAN, just plug it into the RRC and it connects to the network that way.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1807

Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Could you please support the noip.com free DDNS?

« on: 2012-04-29, 08:51:18 »

Good luck, Bob. If you want, I can call you by phone to explain things more clearly,
the U.S. (including KH6) is a local call here. We have a 12 hour time difference.

I will be leaving for the Hamvention in a couple of weeks though 

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1808

Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Could you please support the noip.com free DDNS?

« on: 2012-04-28, 11:09:35 »

Hi Bob,

No problem, then select one device, such as your main router and give the noip login
information there. Then you have a backup using either RemoteRig or noip.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1809

Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Could you please support the noip.com free DDNS?

« on: 2012-04-27, 23:36:14 »

Bob,

That's what I meant: just use the RemoteRig dynamic DNS address instead. You however still didn't
understand the concept of the multiple devices in that network not needing to update the server. It
is only necessary for one, single device to update the server when the external IP number changes.
Having multiple devices update using the same dynamic DNS server makes no sense, and anyway the
server used by RemoteRig would only allow that authorized device to make the update.

The call-ups generated by your control point is the only traffic generated, and that is only for DNS lookups.
There should be no problem just putting the address used by RemoteRig as the target address, and this
would work every bit as good or better than using noip.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1810

General discussion forum / Re: RRC-1258MKII, CONTROL unit connected via LAPTOP

« on: 2012-04-27, 21:16:00 »

Hi Per,

This has been discussed on this forum quite a few times.

To answer your question, you basically have two choices:

1) As you mentioned, you can share your PC's wireless connection using its ethernet port.
The method to implement this varies by operating system and version, so to explain how
to do so is beyond the scope of this forum. Suggest you use Google to find how to do it.

2) You can connect a WLAN bridge and use that. I personally use the Netgear WNCE2001:
http://www.netgear.com/home/products/wireless-adapters/high-performance/WNCE2001.aspx#
This is inexpensive and works well. However, there are other solutions on the market.

The RRC itself should not need any changes, unless you are on a fixed IP. In that case, I suggest
that you change it to DHCP.

There will soon be an internal WLAN add-on card solution for the RRC, but it is not yet released and
pricing has not been announced.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1811

Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Could you please support the noip.com free DDNS?

« on: 2012-04-27, 21:07:58 »

Bob,

Although it may make sense for RemoteRig to support other free services such as noip.com, your statement
is not really logical.

It is completely irrelevant which service you use to reach your network, because you have only one single external
IP number. If you had 10 devices, only one of them needs to have some sort of dynamic DNS service to be able to
reach your entire network. Indeed, using the RemoteRig built-in service allows a fall-back to reach your network if
the other service can not be used.

If you still have access to your station using RemoteRig's system, just copy and paste that IP address (called SIP
contact in your control RCC) into the other devices or browser and use the correct ports. Then you will be able to
reach your beam and switch. You will find that having this actually allows you a fall-back and will make things easier
for you. Just try it now and you will see that this solves your problem.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1812

Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Help configuring Remote Rig with TS-480SAT

« on: 2012-04-24, 08:00:26 »

Josh, like I said, send me a mail and I will send you my checklist to help you out.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1813

Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Help configuring Remote Rig with TS-480SAT

« on: 2012-04-23, 14:18:16 »

Hi Josh,

Don't worry, it isn't all that difficult   

Do the hardware stuff first (jumpers, etc.). If you drop me a mail at dj0qn (at) darc.de
then I will send you a checklist to make the networking stuff a bit easier.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1814

General discussion forum / Re: Dayton - 2012

« on: 2012-04-20, 23:24:59 »

Mike may respond as well, but HRO is their representative in the U.S. and you
can ask them.

If you have any technical questions, I will be at the show working about 50%
of the time on the DARC booth, which is located on the ARRL Expo. My U.S.
cell is 424-288-9171. I can answer probably 95% of the questions that come
up by now.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1815

Configuration of Routers, Firewalls, etc / Re: Dynamic IP Router, Setting up remote contact

« on: 2012-04-16, 20:32:53 »

Ken,

Please download the manual, you will find the answer on pages 58-59.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX