[arm-allstar] WIFI Issues

[Christopher Kovacs]

Hi Ron,

I've run some tests here trying to duplicate your issues. I am using a
powered Berklin hub.

I tested both DHCP and static addressing.  I have killed the wifi access
point and then restarted, and all times wifi connection recovers.

I also, removed the N10 and waited, 30 secs and then re-connnected the usb
device.  The system saw the device and the led indicator was lit, however,
IP addresses where not assigned meaning that the network device as UP, but
no IP/Netmask defined. I had to manually restart the network which will
trigger a dhcp query:

           netctl restart <profile>


I did the same test with static addressing (remove/re-installed usb
device), it saw the device, but device showed down and I had to restart the
profile.

In both cases, I would expect this behavior.

I also changed the dhcp lease times to every hour, and had not issues.

I assume that you don't have a keyboard/display on that system so I can
query the system for information during this state.


73,

Chris  w0anm

On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 8:00 AM, Ron Wenig <rwenig at verizon.net> wrote:

> I just tried the N10 on my Windows PC.  In the configuration for the
> adapter I turned off allowing Windows to turn off the adapter if it's not
> in use.  Also, it went dead with a message that there wasn't enough power
> for the USB hub so I connected power to the Belkin hub.  So far it's
> working ok.  I did have the power connected to the hub when it was on the
> BBB.  Also, I forgot to mention my home router is a Verizon Actiontech,
> M1424WR with other wireless devices running ok.
>
> Ron NY3J
>
>
> On 11/10/2014 8:16 AM, Ron Wenig wrote:
>
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> I wanted to update my experience with using WIFI with the BBB, version
>> 1.2.1 and document my problems.  I'm using the ASUS N10 wireless FOB.  The
>> USB hub is a Belkin F4U040 powered 4 port hub. I configured the N10 to use
>> DHCP because I plan to take this on the road for demonstration purposes.
>>
>> When I boot the BBB the N10 starts working and it tells me what my IP
>> address is.  The data light starts blinking and the node is operating.
>> After about 1/2 hour I loose the network connection and the data light on
>> the N10 goes out.  The IP address is the local host 127.0.0.1.  If I
>> shutdown and reboot the BBB it still tells me it is 127.0.0.1 and the data
>> light is out.  To get it working again I have to shutdown and change the
>> port on the hub that the N10 is plugged into.  Then it boots up and works
>> fine with the proper IP address for another 1/2 hour.  If I connect the N10
>> directly into the BBB without the URIx and node radio connected there are
>> no problems.
>>
>> The first thing that comes to mind is to try another hub but I don't have
>> any problems with the URIx when it is connected to the hub.  I know there
>> are several people using WIFI without any problems.  I was wondering if
>> anyone else is experiencing the problems I am seeing.
>>
>> 73, Ron NY3J
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