[mythtvnz] hdhomerun doesn't connect on restart when connected directly to the lan port

Fri Apr 26 00:23:59 BST 2013

On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:51:04 +1200, Nick Rout <nick.rout at gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 4:21 PM, Stephen Worthington  
> <stephen_agent at jsw.gen.nz> wrote:
>> On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:23:01 +1200, you wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:25:23 +1200, Steve Hodge <stevehodge at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 11:23 AM, Paulgir <paulgir at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:59:50 +1200, Steve Hodge  
>>>>> <stevehodge at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/hdhomerun_tech.pdf
>>>>>> Note that it states that the hdhomerun takes 20 seconds from link-up
>>>>>> until it can be  addressed using a link-local address. >>>That's  
>>>>>> what
>>>>>> is causing the problems for Paul.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'd also recommend a static address or a DHCP server. Static  
>>>>>> addresses
>>>>>> can be assigned using hdhomerun_config. Get the >>>hdhomerun working
>>>>>> using a link-local address then do:
>>>>>> hdhomerun_config <old ip> set /sys/ipaddr “<new ip> <subnet>  
>>>>>> <gateway>”
>>>>>> e.g. hdhomerun_config 169.254.227.211 set /sys/ipaddr “10.99.0.2
>>>>>> 255.255.0.0 10.99.0.1”
>>>>>>
>>>>>> To revert to DHCP/link-local addressing do:
>>>>>> hdhomerun_config 10.99.0.2 set /sys/ipaddr dhcp
>>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for that.
>>>>> I used hdhomerun_config discover to find the current address,
>>>>> Then ran: hdhomerun_config 169.254.131.162 set /sys/ipaddr "10.99.0.2
>>>>> 255.255.255.0 10.99.0.1"
>>>>> then I got this message: "ERROR: unknown getset variable"
>>>> You can tryhdhomerun_config 169.254.131.162 get help
>>>> to see if that sheds any light on it. I don't have one to test with
>>>> sorry.
>>>>
>>>> Otherwise set up a dhcp server.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Steve
>>>>
>>> I've installed a dhcp server but I'm a bit lost on how to set it.
>>> Do I use these values 169.254.131.162   255.255.255.0   10.99.0.1   ?
>>>
>>> Paul
>>
>> Presuming that you installed the usual isc-dhcp-server package, then
>> this page looks like a good tutorial:
>>
>>
>> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/howto-ubuntu-debian-squeeze-dhcp-server-setup-tutorial/
>>
>> Stop dhcpd if it is running:
>>
>>  service isc-dhcp-server stop
>>
>> Edit /etc/default/isc-dhcp-server and change the line:
>>  INTERFACES=""
>> to:
>>  INTERFACES="eth0"
>>
>> Do an "ifconfig -a" command, and find the HWaddr value for the eth0
>> interface.  Also find the IP address of your WiFi interface.  You will
>> need these values later.
>>
>> Edit /etc/dhcp/dhcpd.conf.
>>
>> Change the "options domain-name" line to your domain name if you have
>> one.  If not, I think you need to just comment out that line with a #
>> in front.  It is possible you may need to use your ISP's domain name.
>> I have my own domain so I have always just used that.
>>
>> Change the "options domain-name-server" line to the DNS server
>> addresses you use.  If you run your own DNS servers like I do, then
>> use their addresses.  Otherwise, find out the DNS servers that your
>> ISP provides and use their addresses.  They will likely be stored in
>> your Internet router somewhere, and your ISP can tell you if they do
>> not have them listed on a web page.  You can easily find out the
>> primary address by just doing a command like:
>>
>>  nslookup easynews.com
>>
>> The address in the "Server:" line of the response is the primary DNS
>> server you have configured.  There will usually be at least two DNS
>> servers though, so it is best to have both listed if possible.
>>
>> Note that the "options domain-name-server" line is not necessary for
>> your HDHomerun as it does not do DNS lookups, so you could just
>> comment out that line too.  But if you ever connect anything else to
>> eth0 it would be good to have it configured so things work properly.
>>
>> Uncomment the "#authoritative;" line.
>>
>> Add the following host and subnet declarations to dhcp.conf:
>>
>> host <name of your MythTV PC with -eth0 on the end> {
>>  hardware ethernet <your eth0 HWaddr>;
>>  fixed-address 10.99.0.1;
>> }
>>
>> subnet 10.99.0.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 {
>>  range 10.99.0.50 10.99.0.250;
>>  option subnet-mask 255.255.255.0;
>>  option broadcast-address 10.99.0.255;
>>  option routers <your MythTV box WiFi ip address>;
>> }
>>
>> Note that the "option routers" line above is optional as your
>> HDHomerun will not need it.  If it is assigned by a DHCP server
>> somewhere, it may change and you should not put the "options routers"
>> line until you have configured it also with a static IP address.
>>
>> Run:
>>
>>  dhcpd -t
>>
>> to check for any syntax errors in dhcpd.conf.
>>
>> Now start the DHCP server:
>>
>>  service isc-dhcp-server start
>>
>> (I think "start isc-dhcp-server" also works).
>>
>> Wait for a few seconds for the HDHomerun to get an address and try to
>> talk to it.  It should now have an address in the range specified in
>> the subnet declaration, likely 10.99.0.50.  You may need to disconnect
>> it and reconnect it to force it to ask for a DHCP address again.  Or
>> even cycle its power.
>
> I haven't read all this thread, and I am simply replying to the last  
> message, but I don't think the HDHR does static IP. It >is link-local or  
> dhcp. Hope that clears u a few misconceptions.
>>
>>
Any need to include ' ddns-update-style none; ' or set lease time or  
maximum lease time?

Paul
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