Hard reset NanoBTS after forgetting static IP

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Chris Rankine cr3 at cr3.us
Tue Aug 20 18:40:13 UTC 2013


Short out pins 9 and 10.  Some folks who can get their hands on a 10-pin
RJ45 plug can make a dongle to do it, however I just use a small flat head
screwdriver and patience.  A little more info here
http://listarc.com/showthread.php?730101-Unable+to+configure+a+BTS


On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 2:02 PM, Luca Bongiorni <ml at bongiorni.eu> wrote:

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> Hey there,
> I have come across a nanoBTS 165AU but since is used and not tested from
> the previous owner, I guess it has set a static IP.
> After turned on is booting (RED light) and then remains (ORANGE not
> flashing) even if the eth is connected to the router.
>
> At the moment I am trying with ipaccess-find and BtsInstaller to find in
> on my LAN .
> Unfortunately it is not answering and is not even getting an IP from the
> router by the DHCP daemon.
>
> Two possibilities, I have thought:
> - - an hw/sw issue;
> - - a Static IP is set.
>
> Supposing that is the 2nd possibility, I was thinking:
> - - to change private class of my LAN, to see if it changes something;
> - - to make an hard reset of the bts.
>
> Do you know if it possible to reset in someway?
> Ever happened this issue to you guys?
> Suggestions or insults are welcome.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Cheers,
> Luca
>
> P.S.: I don't recall exactly, but one time I heard that is possible to
> reset by short-circuiting some pins of the LAN/48VDC eth connector. Is it
> right?!
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