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SBS 2008 - problems after a power cut
I have a client who runs a SBS 2008 network of 8 PCs.
Every few weeks they will suffer a lengthy overnight power cut which resets the 2Wire router back to the factory defaults.
Over the phone I take them through the routine of resetting this back up so they have Internet. The Netgear FVS318 which sits between the 2Wire and a Netgear switch has to be rebooted as it picks up the Internet settings from the 2Wire.
Normally after this 10 minute exercise everthing is ok, but not this morning.
The 2Wire is working fine, i.e. Internet connections ok, but the Netgear firewall isn't. Looking at it's configuration everything looks ok, but it is responsible for port forwarding for SMTP, Intranet, connecting iPhones to the Exchange Server and remote connections to the server and a couple of PCs - none of which are working.
We've rebooted the 2Wire followed by the Netgear twice, but still no luck.
Any ideas?
Every few weeks they will suffer a lengthy overnight power cut which resets the 2Wire router back to the factory defaults.
Over the phone I take them through the routine of resetting this back up so they have Internet. The Netgear FVS318 which sits between the 2Wire and a Netgear switch has to be rebooted as it picks up the Internet settings from the 2Wire.
Normally after this 10 minute exercise everthing is ok, but not this morning.
The 2Wire is working fine, i.e. Internet connections ok, but the Netgear firewall isn't. Looking at it's configuration everything looks ok, but it is responsible for port forwarding for SMTP, Intranet, connecting iPhones to the Exchange Server and remote connections to the server and a couple of PCs - none of which are working.
We've rebooted the 2Wire followed by the Netgear twice, but still no luck.
Any ideas?
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This is a very annoying problem with the BT 2wire
I have exactly the same problem with the factory reset Im glad its not just me.
I am assuming it loses any passwords you have set as well
All I ever have to do is reset the dmz to my isa server
Change the product i am going to
BT are useless rant,rant,rant
I have exactly the same problem with the factory reset Im glad its not just me.
I am assuming it loses any passwords you have set as well
All I ever have to do is reset the dmz to my isa server
Change the product i am going to
BT are useless rant,rant,rant
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That's weird, still not working. 2wire firewall is now set to the Netgear allowing all apps but still not allowing a remote connection through 3389, Intranet connection or mail coming through.
Is it set in dmz mode ?
afterwards when i have done this for the real IP address to port over to my network card on my ISA server (in your case the FVS318) i have had to reset the card
Reset your router
It sounds to me like the exact same issues as I get
good Luck
afterwards when i have done this for the real IP address to port over to my network card on my ISA server (in your case the FVS318) i have had to reset the card
Reset your router
It sounds to me like the exact same issues as I get
good Luck
Just to clarify
Reset your FVS318
Reset your FVS318
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Thanks jbits - I've asked someone onsite (I'm 40 miles from network) to turn off both routers, then boot the 2wire, allow to complete it's cycle, then the FVS318 - but still nothing.
Yes, it's set to DMZ (allow all apps). I don't use ISA and only use one NIC.
Yes, it's set to DMZ (allow all apps). I don't use ISA and only use one NIC.
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No, I only rebooted not a reset. All settings ok.
Trying to get through to BT's network team at the moment.
Trying to get through to BT's network team at the moment.
LOL Good luck with that one
what ip address is showing for the 2 wire is it a real IP or a local
how far can you ping from your terminal server
what ip address is showing for the 2 wire is it a real IP or a local
how far can you ping from your terminal server
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Gave up holding for BT - they will deny any knowledge of a specialist network team for at least 10 minutes anyway.
Sorry, lost the connection before I could verify the IP>
I can ping the public IP, but using canyouseeme.org from the server if I try to connect to 23 or 25 it fails (connection refused) and 3389 fails - timing out.
Sorry, lost the connection before I could verify the IP>
I can ping the public IP, but using canyouseeme.org from the server if I try to connect to 23 or 25 it fails (connection refused) and 3389 fails - timing out.
You are remoting in are you or you can ping the public from your remote location
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I'm remoting in
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Just check the 2wire is show the public IP address as it's ip.
Not familiar with the netgear but the wan interface should be showing the public IP as well
if it is not it will not work
I am assuming all was fine no issues until power cut have you ever had cause to power cycle this equipment before
if it is not it will not work
I am assuming all was fine no issues until power cut have you ever had cause to power cycle this equipment before
How exactly did you tell the 2 wire to dmz to an ip address
As mine is forwarding to a server name the 2 wire picked up the name from searching the network
did you set it up originally?
As mine is forwarding to a server name the 2 wire picked up the name from searching the network
did you set it up originally?
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The canyouseeme.org reply when I attempt to port 3389 is "Error: I could not see you service of 81.xx.xx.xx on ( port 3389). Reason: Timed Out"
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I am assuming all was fine no issues until power cut have you ever had cause to power cycle this equipment before
Yes, worked perfectly
How exactly did you tell the 2 wire to dmz to an ip address as mine is forwarding to a server name the 2 wire picked up the name from searching the network
Yes, the 2wire sees any plugged in the back of it. So I chose FVS318, allows apps/pinholes/dmz, then selected third option - allow all apps
did you set it up originally?
Yes
Yes, worked perfectly
How exactly did you tell the 2 wire to dmz to an ip address as mine is forwarding to a server name the 2 wire picked up the name from searching the network
Yes, the 2wire sees any plugged in the back of it. So I chose FVS318, allows apps/pinholes/dmz, then selected third option - allow all apps
did you set it up originally?
Yes
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Not familiar with the netgear but the wan interface should be showing the public IP as well
if it is not it will not work
The Netgear is set to DHCP in order to keep the 2wire happy. This is has always worked ok.
if it is not it will not work
The Netgear is set to DHCP in order to keep the 2wire happy. This is has always worked ok.
can you confirm that external IP is being used for netgear wan
are any other services turned on on the 2 wire like dhcp if so turn them off
are any other services turned on on the 2 wire like dhcp if so turn them off
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If I check router status on the Netgear it gives me the Internal IP 192.168.164 to connect to the 2wire in the WAN Port.
Wouldn't DHCP server need to be enabled on the 2wire for the Netgear to connect?
Wouldn't DHCP server need to be enabled on the 2wire for the Netgear to connect?
when you dmz setup the 2 wire did you get a green notification saying
configuraion successful
i would prefer the wan port on the netgear to be reading an ip address other than an internal one i.e real ip
if you like i could remote in with you and have a look so i have a clearer understanding i have had real issues with these 2wires myself if you want assistance go to
www.logmein123.com
put code in of 511127
it will expire in 20 mins we can chat there as well
configuraion successful
i would prefer the wan port on the netgear to be reading an ip address other than an internal one i.e real ip
if you like i could remote in with you and have a look so i have a clearer understanding i have had real issues with these 2wires myself if you want assistance go to
www.logmein123.com
put code in of 511127
it will expire in 20 mins we can chat there as well
Correct me if I'm wrong but the 2wire doesn't have a backup utility in it? I would therefore suggest removing the 2 wire and replacing it with a Draytek 2820, as it allows you to create a backup and also port forward all of the necessary ports, etc. Also the router is very resillient and holds it's configuration, I had to replace a 2wire recently and this was because DNS and routing had failed with the router software and had to reconfigure from scratch.
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Talking to BT - will get back in a few minutes
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Sorry for delay - speaking to someone who's insisting on relaying everything by email to his colleague!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sound like fun
BT ? or some friend
BT ? or some friend
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g/f probably - now waiting for another BT numpty to ring me back - so if your kind offer still stands???
give me 20 mins just dealing with someone else
info@jboltonit.co.uk
drop me a line so i have your email and i can let you know when i am ready
info@jboltonit.co.uk
drop me a line so i have your email and i can let you know when i am ready
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jbits - any chance of that remote session?
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sorry posts crossed
5 mins
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BT senior tech would ring me in 5 mins, that was half an hour ago
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Great help to resolve a nasty issue fromjbits
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The initial problem was the 2wire losing it's settings following a power cut.
This is a monthly occurence for this client and the hardware firewall which picks up it's Internet settings dynamically has to be rebooted. This time I had forgotten to set the 2wire to DMZ to the firewall to allow that to do all the port redirecting.
In this case the Netgear wasn't allowing traffic through and was still showing an internal IP address.
jbits suggested one last reboot of the the Netgear and voila! I think perhaps the guys onsite weern't allowing the 2wire to fully power up before starting the Netgear.
This is a monthly occurence for this client and the hardware firewall which picks up it's Internet settings dynamically has to be rebooted. This time I had forgotten to set the 2wire to DMZ to the firewall to allow that to do all the port redirecting.
In this case the Netgear wasn't allowing traffic through and was still showing an internal IP address.
jbits suggested one last reboot of the the Netgear and voila! I think perhaps the guys onsite weern't allowing the 2wire to fully power up before starting the Netgear.
Lessons learn't
if you get sent a 2wire from Bt send if back (dont leave it on site as you might be tempted to use it)
pay the extra money and get a different product from somewhere else
they lose there settings after power cycle and BT don't care or accept that this is a problem
rant,rant,rant
if you get sent a 2wire from Bt send if back (dont leave it on site as you might be tempted to use it)
pay the extra money and get a different product from somewhere else
they lose there settings after power cycle and BT don't care or accept that this is a problem
rant,rant,rant
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