OBi & Network & Homegroup - RESOLVED
SteveInWA:
The OBi's LAN interface can't be configured as a switch vs. a router via the OBiTALK interface.
Trying to get Windows networking to work across subnets is a hassle.
LAN ports are like chocolate: you can never have enough. You'd be much better off just forgetting about the LAN port on the OBi, and buying a gigabit Ethernet switch. They're cheap, no configuration is necessary, and you can chain several together, as your home network grows. Like N7AS said, an 8 port switch would be a good option, or, if you want to save a few dollars, Euros or Pounds, get a 4-port switch.
Your use of the term "royal wankered" makes me think you're in the UK, but for shopping purposes, here are some examples of good, inexpensive switches available in the USA. I use the metal-boxed Netgear and Trendnet models:
http://www.newegg.com/Switches/SubCategory/ID-30?&cm_sp=Cat_Wired-Wired-Networking_1-VisNav-_-Switches
This one, for example, would be a great choice: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704173
drgeoff:
You can use the IVR to set bridge mode from a phone plugged in to the OBi.
Go to http://www.obihai.com/OBiDeviceAdminGuide and search (usually CTRL-F) for 'Router Related Configuration Options (OBi202 and OBi302 Only)'. Selection 31.
Dravial:
Well, I just did a factory reset on my OBi 202, and now the computer plugged into OBi's LAN has internet access again. It is odd, because windows reports it is joined to the homegroup, but it can not see homegroup locations, and other computers in homegroup can not see it either... Anyway I digress, I will now attempt to change it from router mode to bridge and report back...
Thanks Steve, I already have two port switches set up on my network not to mention I am trying to minimize plug in items as I also have battery backups on essential items (like router and phone) so I can keep phone/internet even if power goes out (having FiOS on battery backup enables this as well) - I already have an ethernet wiring nightmare which I try to keep contained for appearances while maintaining effectiveness, and I have almost twice as many WiFi devices hooked up as well.
As for my wording I go with what suits the situation, and based on what I was dealing with, 'royally wankered' fit 'bueatimusly' (PS: I am a bit anal, and a horrid perfectionist, I want everything to work in the best manner possible, as I see fit... And I will not quit until it does so...)
Kind of wondering why OBi is not set as a bridge as default since I would think this is the way most people would be wanting to use it...
Thank you DrGeoff, I found this section. Wife calling for dinner now, will check this out when I get back, thanks again all for your help.
UPDATE: I have now successfully used IVR interface to set as bridge and logged into the device locally via browser. The computer connected to OBi's LAN port is now seeing all networked homegroup computers, devices and folders. Now I will set the device back up for phone and we will be in business. This is how the device should work. ;)
Phone is set back up and now everything is working perfectly. It would still be my personal opinion these should come out of the box with bridge as default... Also, I notice when I close the browser for options @ 192.168.1.xx when I reopen it, I do not have to log in - therefore I never logged out, is there a secret way to log out? Seems like a mundane security issue...
SCRATCH THAT. Once I got the phone working again, I went back to the computer which is plugged into the LAN port of the OBi, and even though it was connecting to the network prior resetting the device back up via obitalk, after registering the device and activating GV it is not working again... The LAN port light is out again... What gives?
UPDATE Again: I had another bourbon. Then I noticed (via local browser) in Router Configuration / LAN Settings / Router IP Address / The value here (Default) was incorrect, I fixed it to 192.168.1.1 and now everything is fine... but how did that change by setting up GV? I think to answer that I will need more bourbons then I will be consuming this fine evening... Definitely not a Plug and Play Device lol... Thanks for all your help guys... I poured a bourbon for each of ya :D
N7AS:
The reasion I think Bridge Mode is not the default is because it can be connected ahead of the router for better QOS.
LTN1:
Quote from: SteveInWA on March 21, 2015, 03:43:42 pm
The OBi's LAN interface can't be configured as a switch vs. a router via the OBiTALK interface.
Steve...I haven't used the extra LAN port on my OBi202 yet. Given the trouble that Dravial is having in using that port, what can it easily be used for without any complicated configuration?
For example, I have a Motorola SBG6580. It is both a modem and router combined with four ethernet ports in the back--all being used. One of the ports is used by the OBi202. The LAN port on the 202 is free. Can I easily use it as a fifth ethernet port if I programmed it to go into bridge mode by phone like this:
To put the OBi into bridge mode, on the attached phone dial ***0, 31#, 1,1#,1.
If I could do it easily by programming it via phone...will the auto provisioning of the Obitalk revert it back to router mode?
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