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Needed Router/Switch to Solve AVC Problems |
DVA057
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Posted onPost created on
April 21 2004 21:36 ET by Terry Eshenour
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I determined that my dsl router/modem does not have the port addressing features needed for AVC. It goes to sleep after periods of none use. I am looking for a LINKSYS Router/Switch BEFSR41 or a similar equivalent model or brand.
If you have a working one that you would like to dispose of, drop me an email.
It will be wonderful to be able to fly online and know that I can depend upon voice communications.
Terry EshenourSenior Captain, B777-200
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DVA947
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Posted onPost created on
April 22 2004 12:33 ET by Tom Haug
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Terry,
Question - Does your DSL modem/router have more than one port. My 2Wire for SBC does. I would be able to connect my switch and a PC to the DSL modem/router.
Just a thought.
Tom
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DVA057
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Posted onPost created on
April 22 2004 13:57 ET by Terry Eshenour
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My ZyXEL DSL modem/router has one CAT5 port. I currently run it to a hub that permits 4 additional LAN connections.
The plan is to use the ZyXEL as DSL modem only, in what is known as bridge mode. Connect to it a router/switch using CAT5. The Linksys model that I am looking at has 4 CAT5 ports plus the uplink CAT5 to the modem. The Linksys manages the LAN and PPPOE for connection to my ISP.
Many users are upgrading from wired to wireless routers. Thought someone might have one that they no longer need and would like to dispose of it.
Terry EshenourSenior Captain, B777-200
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DVA1427
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Posted onPost created on
April 24 2004 08:48 ET by Lewis Gregory
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Terry--is this the problem where your AVC works for about 5-10 minutes and then just quits, no sound? That's the problem I'm having and I have a Netgear RT314 4-port router, I'm going to try fiddling with port settings, maybe it needs that port 3872 opened that's mentioned in the docs. The thing's a pain to set up so it'll take a while...so I'm uninstalling AVC and using RW for the fly-in today.
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DVA057
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Posted onPost created on
April 25 2004 21:21 ET by Terry Eshenour
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Lewis,
The Netgear is like the ZyXEL from my research. It goes "to sleep" after 3 mins. of none use. Clicking the mic button wakes it up but it is very annoying.
An upgrade to the firmware will not correct the problem in my case. The solution is to purchase a new router/switch. The LinkSys BDFSR41 is a wired switch that works.
If you want to know the technical explanation as to why AVC goes to sleep. Let me know and I'll make an attempt to explain. At this point I know more than I ever wanted to know about UDP communication protocol.
Terry EshenourSenior Captain, B777-200
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Posted onPost created on
April 26 2004 02:40 ET by Chanse Watson
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Terry,
Get a Linksys or Netgear. One suggestion don't get D-Link.
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DVA057
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Posted onPost created on
April 26 2004 05:31 ET by Terry Eshenour
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Thanks for confirming that the LinkSys works. Going to CompUSA today to buy one.
AVC developers indicate that the Netgear is like the ZyXEL, so I'll not be considering it.
Terry EshenourSenior Captain, B777-200
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DVA1427
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Posted onPost created on
April 26 2004 09:32 ET by Lewis Gregory
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Doh! Well, I can't replace the router, so I sure hope the AVC developers come up with a workaround or I may end up being text only if RW is no longer supported.
Lewis GregorySenior Captain, MD-11
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DVA057
Senior Captain, B777-200
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Joined on June 02 2002
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"We Are ... Penn State!" Atlanta, GA USA
672 legs, 1,338.4 hours
531 legs,
1,076.4 hours online 392 legs,
786.1 hours ACARS 190 legs,
406.3 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
April 26 2004 10:31 ET by Terry Eshenour
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Lewis,
I was informed rather bluntly that AVC had no intentions to resolve the problem short-term. The good news is that with the conversion from wired to wireless networking there is a flood of Linksys routers on Ebay where you can purchase for $30 or less.
RW has the same problem as AVC; however, RW is designed to ping the server frequently to keep the ports open and committed.
The alternatives are not good if you need to connect via a NAT router that uses PAT.
Terry EshenourSenior Captain, B777-200
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