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Resolved How to force a static IP address on a travel modem?

Discussion in 'Other PC Software' started by jacrabbit, 2011/04/04.

  1. 2011/04/04
    jacrabbit

    jacrabbit Inactive Thread Starter

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    Wasn't sure if this went here or networking!?

    My Brother Inlaw has just installed a new time clock at work & to get full functionality he needs it to connect to the internet!

    He is trying to connect it via a laptop with a wireless (travel) modem, he has to input a IP Address into the time clock, but when he connects it to the Laptop with the travel modem it keeps changing the IP Address for some reason, if he connects it to his desktop at home no problem!
    There is no fixed Phone line where we work, the closest is the office 300+ metres away (we are a LP Gas depot & the Office is generally un-attended)

    The Manufacturer says it is a ISP problem?

    To be honest it is a Time Clock, you clock on you clock off, but he wants to get what he paid for, he knows he gets value for money when he pays me ;)

    Will get more info as to the System tomorrow & post if required?

    Jac
     
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  2. 2011/04/05
    Steve R Jones

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    A "Static IP" is something you generaly pay additional money for through your ISP... If you use a home static number - it is only good within the home.

    I find it a wee bit hard to believe you need a static IP... It wouldn't hurt to post a link to the Clock Software.
     
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  4. 2011/04/05
    jacrabbit

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    Thanks Steve,
    When connecting through the travel modem on the laptop it constantly changes the IP Adress, I believe due to the ramdom access to the gsm network!?
    Will get the manufacturer details & post tomorrow night when I get home, was busy today & forgot to get the info (my day can be in or out of the depot at random, I get to work & say what is on!!)

    Fagan
     
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  5. 2011/04/06
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    Arie

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    Either choose the option DHCP, or don't install it on a laptop.

    Doesn't make sense to have this software when traveling, it should be on a central work PC.
     
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  7. 2011/04/07
    jacrabbit

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    That is the problem Arie, with the location of the time clock our only option is on a laptop with a travel style modem as we have no landline access.
    I'll suggest the DHCP thought & see how that goes

    Regards Fagan
     
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  8. 2011/04/07
    TonyT

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    Those types of time clocks are designed to be used on a fixed LAN, that way it can be accessed by any computer connected to the network. The Web interface is accessed via a browser using the clock's IP address, thus the clock is running its own Web server on Port 80.

    Using a travel modem won't work because every time a new connection is made with the travel modem a new IP address will be assigned by the carrier. Besides, most ISP's filter Port 80 so as to prevent subscribers from running their own Web servers. (all HTTP IP addresses used in a browser default to Port 80 unless a Port is specified using a colon, e.g. 192.168.1.100:8080) Unless you can change the Port the clock's Web server listens on, you won't be able to access it remotely.

    Your best bet would be to connect the clock to a network setup in the main building and use wireless point to point between the buildings. The clock is designed to have a static location.
     
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  9. 2011/04/14
    jacrabbit

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    Thanks Tony,
    seems that is the problem & the set up can not be down this way!
    The manufacturer suggested "just use a laptop" but they still apparently expected it to be connect via a wireless or wired network, not a travel style wireless connection!?

    So in a way I would say issue resolved

    Thanks all for their input as always
    Regards Fagan
     
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