Ethernet setup

[gcopter1]

Here we go...
As you've seen from my previous posts, I'm having a hell of a time with the "Not Connected" message in the SBS3.

Lately, it is connecting. But not right away. Sometimes I fiddle with going into the device manager to check that Windows is seeing the SBS3. Sooner or later, don't know what I am doing but, BOOM, it connects.

I've been overlooking the ethernet aspect of the SBS3.

Seems to have a more stable way of connecting. But, from what I've been reading here and there, it requires me to know lost of values, which I've been reluctant to know because I'm running BS on a Mac inside a virtual machine (VMWare).

But the only way I can get going is deciding to tackle the problem head on.

I can't find a comprehensive guide anywhere, not even the Bones tutorial, goes in depth about how to handle this.

I've read important bits such as connecting the SBS3 to a suitable power source. Right now, the only way to obtain a "USB Ok" light in my SBS3 is by connecting the black and red USB leads of the SBS3 to a Kensington pocket hub. I then connect a USB to a port on my Mac and the mini USB end of that cable to the back of the Kensington pocket hub.

I know that works because when I check the connection in VMWare, it shows it as seeing the SBS3.

I have an ethernet cable connected to the SBS3 and running to my WiFi router.

Ive managed to get into my router settings but I'm not seeing the SBS3 there.

If someone is willing to hand hold me and guide me thru the set up, I'd be very grateful.

If you reply, bear in mind I'm across the pond from most of you guys. Today is a work day for me, noon time for me right now and in a little bit I'll be getting ready to go to work. So, if you respond, I might be delaying in replying.

To get started, I guess I'll need to know a bunch of ip addresses and port settings. Please let me know which and I will post them here and follow along your instructions.

Thanks!

[Anmer]

There are Guides here about networking the SBS receiver.

The SBS-3 should have a default IP address of 192.168.1.170 port 10001.  This can be changed via BaseStation Settings->Hardware Settings->Network  when connected using USB.

You can power the SBS-3 via a mains/USB charger.

[gcopter1]

Mike, the networking the sbs1 guide here?

[Anmer]

Mike, the networking the sbs1 guide here?

There are a number of Guides, most pre-date the SBS-3 which, for the first time, included the BaseStation option to change the receiver's IP address.

http://radarspotting.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item16

[gcopter1]

Currently I'm looking at the sbs manual section for configuring ethernet and have a question.

In the example provided, it says that the Gateway address is normally set to the IP address of your local router.
Here's where I'm confused because, when I access the router via a browser, I find the following, see the screen capture named "Connection Status".

I also get different values under "Xfinity Network" (the name of my ISP) see attached screen grab.
Under "Local ip network" see attached.

And finally, when I go to my virtual machine, bring up cmd and enter ipconfig, I get the following values;
IP 172.16.209.135
Subnet 255.255.255.0
Default 172.16.209.2

So, which of these values I need to use to populate the ethernet fields on the sbs?

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[gcopter1]

Apologies. Pics screen grabs didn't came with the Mac screen grab app. Will re capture them and re post.

[gcopter1]

Here they are.

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[Anmer]

It appears your local network address range is 10.0.0.1 - 10.0.0.252.

The default SBS-3 is set to 192.168.1.170, which assumes the local network address range is 192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.252

Ignoring your virtual machine for a moment, with the above scenario you would have to change the SBS-3 default address to a free IP number in the range:

10.0.0.170 (for example).

If the Virtual Machine (not a topic with which I'm familiar) is using a different address range, the same principle may apply.

Having changed the SBS-3 IP address, in your Virtual Machine CMD, try pinging the IP address you assigned it.  Or wait for someone more knowledgeable about VM to contribute.

IP 73.49.238.251 is your public (Internet) IP address, WAN.  You can ignore it for this project.

[gcopter1]

Just woke up a little while ago and am now waiting on the sbs3 to connect. As soon as it does, I will change the settings and re post. Thanks!

[gcopter1]

Ok. So now...disconnect the usb and re connect with ethernet? Don't need to re configure the router or anything like that?

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[gcopter1]

I know that I would still need to power the sbs3 via usb. But, no matter to what power source I connect it to, the "usb ok" light won't come on. Is this ok? Would I only need the "Power" light to be on to know it is getting adequate power?

I've used the Kensington Pocket Hub, my iPad mini 4 power adapter, among others.

[gcopter1]

Well, I went ahead and took the plunge...and..HOORAY! IT WORKED

Session active, ethernet lights are all lit and BS is showing connected!!!

Thanks Mike, great help!!!

[Anmer]

Well, I went ahead and took the plunge...and..HOORAY! IT WORKED

Great, well done.