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Title: X2 4978.03 Ftp Question
Post by: thomes08 on September 20, 2003, 02:42:00 PM

ok i hold A and boot up and it goes to the black screen with the logo.  I use ws_ftp to ftp to the IP address i found in the bios comparison page and us x3 as user name and password and it wont connect.  Any hints?

thanks a lot
thomes08

Title: X2 4978.03 Ftp Question
Post by: thomes08 on September 23, 2003, 05:49:00 AM

bump

Title: X2 4978.03 Ftp Question
Post by: mc_365 on September 23, 2003, 07:55:00 AM

No one can help you if you dont specify your set up.

Router, Hub, Switch, Crossover Cable, What are you using?

Recheck your Subnet Mask settings and default gateway

Title: X2 4978.03 Ftp Question
Post by: Format C on September 24, 2003, 09:59:00 AM

The BIGGEST problem with 4978.03's Built in FTP is not that they set a static IP of 192.168.10.123.... It's the fact they chose to use a subnet mask (255.255.0.0) so far out in left field that most home routers do not support.

I am not aware of a Linksys, DNet, or 3Com Router that supports this subnet mask. Most of the home routers only have the following options for use.

255.255.255.0
255.255.255.128
255.255.255.192
255.255.255.224
255.255.255.240
255.255.255.248
255.255.255.252

I think their idea for building in an FTP Kernel was a great one, however they just need to put it back on the 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask if they want people to be able to use it.

So far the only way I can utilize their new functionality is to use a crossover cable or a switch that can do the conversion for normal patch cables.

If the Xecutor team reads this post, please consider this in your next release.

Title: X2 4978.03 Ftp Question
Post by: mrRobinson on September 24, 2003, 10:06:00 AM

just change your computer ip to 192.168.10.xx instead of the subnet

also in all those routers, yes most only allow you to change the last octet as far as dhcp but you can set the lan address of the router which is generally 192.168.1.x.  if you change it to 192.168.10.x then it'll give out dhcp of 192.168.10.x...

anyway, my point being have that ip isn't a problem at all if you know networking and can manage your devices.

Title: X2 4978.03 Ftp Question
Post by: Format C on September 24, 2003, 04:01:00 PM

QUOTE (mrRobinson @ Sep 24 2003, 06:59 PM)

just change your computer ip to 192.168.10.xx instead of the subnet also in all those routers, yes most only allow you to change the last octet as far as dhcp but you can set the lan address of the router which is generally 192.168.1.x.  if you change it to 192.168.10.x then it'll give out dhcp of 192.168.10.x... anyway, my point being have that ip isn't a problem at all if you know networking and can manage your devices.

I understand networking. And long before the IP on your computer even matters (whether static or DHCP) you are going to have to be on the same subnet mask to be able to access the XBox's Static IP of 192.168.10.123 on the 255.255.0.0 Subnet Mask.

After you are on the same subnet mask on your home network then you can either set your ip to static 192.168.10.X or use DHCP in that range and you would be able to connect to your XBox.

This post has been edited by Format C: Sep 24 2003, 11:03 PM