Re: [Mikrotik] Ethernet port ordering
On Fri, 7 Nov 2008, Craig Baird wrote: I've got something weird going on. I just configured an RB532 with the RB564 daugterboard. Here's what I'm seeing: This is very confusing when trying to figure out which port to physically plug various cables into. I've tried resetting the config, but it didn't change anything. Any suggestions on what I can do to get the port ordering straightened back out? This is a common issue. The only fix is to rename the interfaces. It is a problem that I know MT has been told about, but they did not, could not or would not (take your pick) change the behaviour. -- * Butch Evans * Professional Network Consultation* * http://www.butchevans.com/* Network Engineering * * http://www.wispa.org/ * WISPA Board Member * * http://blog.butchevans.com/ * Wired or Wireless Networks *
Re: [Mikrotik] Ethernet port ordering
With that being the case take note if you have to replace the board and do a backup/restore! On 11/7/08, Butch Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 7 Nov 2008, Craig Baird wrote: I've got something weird going on. I just configured an RB532 with the RB564 daugterboard. Here's what I'm seeing: This is very confusing when trying to figure out which port to physically plug various cables into. I've tried resetting the config, but it didn't change anything. Any suggestions on what I can do to get the port ordering straightened back out? This is a common issue. The only fix is to rename the interfaces. It is a problem that I know MT has been told about, but they did not, could not or would not (take your pick) change the behaviour. -- * Butch Evans * Professional Network Consultation* * http://www.butchevans.com/ * Network Engineering * * http://www.wispa.org/ * WISPA Board Member * * http://blog.butchevans.com/ * Wired or Wireless Networks * ___ Mikrotik mailing list Mikrotik@mail.butchevans.com http://www.butchevans.com/mailman/listinfo/mikrotik -- Sent from my mobile device Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 Those who don't understand UNIX are condemned to reinvent it, poorly. --- Henry Spencer
Re: [Mikrotik] Ethernet port ordering
Good point. Thanks to both of you for your help. Craig Quoting Josh Luthman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: With that being the case take note if you have to replace the board and do a backup/restore! On 11/7/08, Butch Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 7 Nov 2008, Craig Baird wrote: I've got something weird going on. I just configured an RB532 with the RB564 daugterboard. Here's what I'm seeing: This is very confusing when trying to figure out which port to physically plug various cables into. I've tried resetting the config, but it didn't change anything. Any suggestions on what I can do to get the port ordering straightened back out? This is a common issue. The only fix is to rename the interfaces. It is a problem that I know MT has been told about, but they did not, could not or would not (take your pick) change the behaviour. -- * Butch Evans * Professional Network Consultation* * http://www.butchevans.com/* Network Engineering * * http://www.wispa.org/ * WISPA Board Member * * http://blog.butchevans.com/ * Wired or Wireless Networks * ___ Mikrotik mailing list Mikrotik@mail.butchevans.com http://www.butchevans.com/mailman/listinfo/mikrotik -- Sent from my mobile device Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 Those who don't understand UNIX are condemned to reinvent it, poorly. --- Henry Spencer ___ Mikrotik mailing list Mikrotik@mail.butchevans.com http://www.butchevans.com/mailman/listinfo/mikrotik
