Category Archives: Technical

Python and MQTT

Posted on February 25, 2017 by larry

I got python to subscribe to an MQTT broker from a CentOS 6 box. First off you need to install the mqtt libraries for python.  In this example we use the paho-mqtt libraries. You don’t use YUM, you use easy_install. … Continue reading →

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DDWRT in a VM

Posted on February 24, 2017 by larry

Now that I figured out the VLAN thing I want to setup a EOIP in a VM. Kind of tough, I setup an OVA in the past but it is not working. Going back to the beginning on this one. … Continue reading →

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VLANs working

Posted on February 23, 2017 by larry

I figured out how to get VLANs working on the E1200.  To be honest I got some help from the DDWRT forum but I think drawing it out helped a lot. Someone named Per gave me the settings to use … Continue reading →

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VLANs in DDWRT

Posted on February 22, 2017 by larry

I am still trying to figure out VLANs in DDWRT. I went back to a WRT320N to see if I can get it to work. One thing handy is the serial console.  At least I can wipe it easily and … Continue reading →

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Orange Pi Zero

Posted on February 21, 2017 by larry

Got my Orange Pi in today, took about three weeks to come in. Was pretty excited, but my enthusiasm was soon tempered. There wasn’t much in the box, the device itself wrapped in anti-static bag and a useless insert. One … Continue reading →

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Documenting How to VLAN DDWRT

Posted on February 14, 2017 by larry

Couple years ago I documented how to VLAN on DDWRT. But that was on a Gigibit router.  I want to try and figure it out on an E1200. Documentation I did is kind of rough.  Also I need an environment … Continue reading →

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Upgrading pfSense

Posted on February 12, 2017 by larry

Been looking at using pfsense on physical hardware. I upgraded my virtual hardware, and I think I regret it. Some stuff is missing.  Also the console doesn’t quite work right. Also need to upgrade my file server.  Looking to use … Continue reading →

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WNDR3400

Posted on February 10, 2017 by larry

Got the WNDR3400 today from Goodwill. This one looks ok, the system seems to boot up better than the unit I had yesterday. Unfortunately the serial console was a challenge to solder cause they were surface mount. Also the connections … Continue reading →

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Final Linksys Model

Posted on February 3, 2017 by larry

So I am set with how the final Linksys mods will be. Look pretty nice and clean.  There is a power supply but it is not in the picture. Here is how the back looks Looks clean, some super glue … Continue reading →

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Cables for Router Console

Posted on February 2, 2017 by larry

I finally got to making these cables.  As before it is slow on the first one, but after a while I got more experience and it was easier. Was thinking of selling these, but will use them for my kits … Continue reading →

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