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RoarRoar Posts: 7
edited 2008-05-30 14:40 in BASIC Stamp
Hi, I have a problem trying to use my PINK module. When I connect it to my Basic Stamp and run the test programm, nothing happens (debug me "Communication Timeout"). I have checked everything, the power, the cables, the correct pin TX and RX, the baud of transmision, but still no work. There is something that I have forgotten??? confused.gif
...I don't think that my PINK module is broken.




PD:The "Netburner IPsetup" programm doesn't recognize him.

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  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2008-05-15 22:11
    Hello,

    On the assumption that the RX/TX lines are connected properly it sounds like there may be a lack of power if even the IP Setup doesn’t recognize it. Where is the PINK getting it’s power from?

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  • RoarRoar Posts: 7
    edited 2008-05-16 18:35
    The power is from a Sealed Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery (6V and 4.0Ah).
    How do I know that the problem is from low power of the battery?
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2008-05-16 20:21
    You could measure the battery while the PINK is powered on...Also, are any LED indicators on for the PINK?

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  • RoarRoar Posts: 7
    edited 2008-05-16 21:55
    Thanks a lot, the problem was the battery, I changed the battery by a AC-DC Adaptor and everything ran perfectly.
  • RoarRoar Posts: 7
    edited 2008-05-23 19:19
    Continuing with the topic, I have another doubt. I set the password for the web configuration and FTP, but still from another computer I can have access to change files in the ftp page, the PINK don't ask me for password o username.
    When I set the password for the web access and I try to enter from another computer, there he asks for the username and password.

    My question would be, there are any form to set a password for the ftp page? or what is wrong with the setting from the web?

    Thanks.
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2008-05-27 13:57
    I’m not clear on what you’re saying…are you saying that on one PC the PINK requests the password and on another it does not? On the one it doesn’t you should try closing the web window and starting over. If you set it or typed it in from that window it won’t ask again until you close that window. That PC has probably already been authenticated, unless I am misunderstanding what you’re saying.

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  • RoarRoar Posts: 7
    edited 2008-05-29 19:38
    When I place the password and press sumit, the PINK asks me immediately about the username and password in my pc, there I suppose that everythink is rigth, the security is on for the ftp page, but when I try to enter to the ftp page from another pc in the net, the ftp page (ftp://192.168.1.100) don't ask me for password or username and I can change file without problem, when it's supposed that the PINK should asks for the password.

    I hope that I have been more clearer this time.
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2008-05-29 21:05
    I would try having a friend access it from outside your network…I’m not sure why this would happen on a different computer within the network (I cannot seem to duplicate it), however I’m sure the security is not being lost.

    I just had a co-worker try what you are…I opened my local PINK Module and went to its configuration page…I was prompted for a username and password which I supplied. I then had the co-worker go to the same page and he was prompted for a password. We then went to the FTP site. I was not prompted for a password since I had already been authorized on this session.

    When he went to the FTP site he was prompted for a username/password. Some clarification here…we were initially shown the files from IE7 in a simple window and he could see these as well since they’re not blocked from viewing or access, only from upload access. We had to select the Page menu in IE7 and select to open the FTP site in a new explorer window before he got prompted. This is normal and is covered in the documentation. Is this consistent with what you are seeing?

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  • RoarRoar Posts: 7
    edited 2008-05-29 21:42
    For html page I don't have problems, always ask for the username and password, in any pc (always when I put the password for the web access). Only with the ftp and configuration access I have the problem.

    You said that when your co-worker went to the ftp site, he was prompted for a username/password, but before that he could see the site (only view, not upload o download files), in my case I see the site and I can upload, download o erase file without prompt any password (in another computer and open for the first time the IE).



    PD: I'm working inside my local net, so I can't ask for a friend for access from outside because he won't see anything.

    Post Edited (Roar) : 5/29/2008 9:47:35 PM GMT
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2008-05-30 14:40
    Roar,

    Since I cannot duplicate the issue, and since nobody else have ever reported this, I have no clear direction to go to try and solve your issue. It seems to be something specific to your setup.

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