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George: Reverted edits by George (talk) to last revision by Mcvchris

2015-07-14T07:23:44Z

Reverted edits by George (talk) to last revision by Mcvchris

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George: /* Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection (does not apply to Vera3) */

2015-07-14T07:17:58Z

‎Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection (does not apply to Vera3)

George: /* Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection (Vera 1 and 2) */

2015-07-14T07:16:00Z

‎Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection (Vera 1 and 2)

George: /* Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection (Vera 1 only) */

2015-07-14T07:15:36Z

‎Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection (Vera 1 only)

George: /* Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection */

2015-07-14T07:13:34Z

‎Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection

Mcvchris at 07:18, 2 June 2014

2014-06-02T07:18:20Z

Javier at 20:45, 17 April 2010

2010-04-17T20:45:02Z

Cj man at 16:12, 14 August 2009

2009-08-14T16:12:01Z

LibraSun at 22:45, 31 July 2009

2009-07-31T22:45:03Z

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 Normally Vera will automatically configure the network for you. &nbsp; If you want to configure the network manually, click the Advanced button in Vera's setup page and choose the 'Net &amp; Wi-Fi' option.&nbsp; Set the network the way you want and click 'Save &amp; Apply' at the bottom of the page.&nbsp; Note that once you click 'Save &amp; Apply,' Vera's automatic network configuration will be bypassed and Vera will use the network settings you provide. &nbsp; (See the IMPORTANT&nbsp;NOTE&nbsp;below if you want to do this.)
-== Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection ==
+== Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection  ==
 When Vera gets an internet connection through the WAN port, Vera decides automatically if you already have a home network setup with another device (a router) that is sharing your internet connection.&nbsp; If Vera decides that you connected Vera directly to your DSL or cable modem, and don't already have a home network setup, then Vera will automatically create a home network for you and share the internet connection that Vera got from your DSL or cable modem.&nbsp; Some DSL or cable modems "trick" Vera into thinking you already have a home network, when in fact you do not.&nbsp; This happens when all of the following are true: 1) You connected Vera's WAN to your DSL or cable modem and do not already have a router. 2) Vera got an internet connection from your DSL or cable modem and you can tell this because Vera's power light is on solid. 3) Other computers in the home that you connect to Vera's 4 LAN ports, or connect to Vera wirelessly, are not able to get an internet connection.
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 To make Vera as easy as possible for the novice user, Vera will attempt to configure the network automatically for you.&nbsp; This means if you have an existing home router, Vera will work well with it.&nbsp; And if you do not, Vera will assume the role of your primary home router automatically.&nbsp; But, once you go to Vera's 'Net &amp; Wi-Fi' tab and make any changes, then Vera assumes you know what you're doing, and Vera will not again attempt to automatically configure the network unless you [[Factory Reset|reset Vera to the factory default]].&nbsp; This means, for example, that if you manually turn off Vera's firewall, and you then put Vera directly on the internet, other people may be able to access your Vera.&nbsp; For most users, we recommend you just leave the network settings alone and let Vera handle everything automatically.
-== Technical Explanation: How Vera's auto networking works  ==
+== Technical Explanation: How Vera's auto networking works (does not apply to Vera 3) ==
 This paragraph is for advanced users who understand networking concepts.&nbsp; Vera tries to obtain an IP address on the WAN port using DHCP.&nbsp; If Vera gets an internal IP address from another router, namely an address that starts with 192.168., or 172., or 10., then Vera assumes you already have a network router sharing your network connection and a DHCP server giving out IP addresses. &nbsp; So Vera goes into 'switch' mode.&nbsp; This means the WAN port and the 4 LAN ports are bridged, like a normal switch, and Vera's firewall and DHCP server are disabled. &nbsp; If Vera gets a routable IP address (not a 192.168., 172., or 10. address), Vera assumes she is connected directly to your Cable/DSL modem and that Vera should share the network connection for you.&nbsp; In this case, Vera turns on her DHCP server and gives out IP addresses in the 192.168.81.xx range on the four LAN ports.&nbsp; Vera's firewall is enabled and Vera only accepts connections from the 4 lan ports.

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 To make Vera as easy as possible for the novice user, Vera will attempt to configure the network automatically for you.&nbsp; This means if you have an existing home router, Vera will work well with it.&nbsp; And if you do not, Vera will assume the role of your primary home router automatically.&nbsp; But, once you go to Vera's 'Net &amp; Wi-Fi' tab and make any changes, then Vera assumes you know what you're doing, and Vera will not again attempt to automatically configure the network unless you [[Factory Reset|reset Vera to the factory default]].&nbsp; This means, for example, that if you manually turn off Vera's firewall, and you then put Vera directly on the internet, other people may be able to access your Vera.&nbsp; For most users, we recommend you just leave the network settings alone and let Vera handle everything automatically.
-== Technical Explanation: How Vera's auto networking works (does not apply to Vera 3) ==
+== Technical Explanation: How Vera's auto networking works  ==
 This paragraph is for advanced users who understand networking concepts.&nbsp; Vera tries to obtain an IP address on the WAN port using DHCP.&nbsp; If Vera gets an internal IP address from another router, namely an address that starts with 192.168., or 172., or 10., then Vera assumes you already have a network router sharing your network connection and a DHCP server giving out IP addresses. &nbsp; So Vera goes into 'switch' mode.&nbsp; This means the WAN port and the 4 LAN ports are bridged, like a normal switch, and Vera's firewall and DHCP server are disabled. &nbsp; If Vera gets a routable IP address (not a 192.168., 172., or 10. address), Vera assumes she is connected directly to your Cable/DSL modem and that Vera should share the network connection for you.&nbsp; In this case, Vera turns on her DHCP server and gives out IP addresses in the 192.168.81.xx range on the four LAN ports.&nbsp; Vera's firewall is enabled and Vera only accepts connections from the 4 lan ports.

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 Normally Vera will automatically configure the network for you. &nbsp; If you want to configure the network manually, click the Advanced button in Vera's setup page and choose the 'Net &amp; Wi-Fi' option.&nbsp; Set the network the way you want and click 'Save &amp; Apply' at the bottom of the page.&nbsp; Note that once you click 'Save &amp; Apply,' Vera's automatic network configuration will be bypassed and Vera will use the network settings you provide. &nbsp; (See the IMPORTANT&nbsp;NOTE&nbsp;below if you want to do this.)
-== Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection (does not apply to Vera3)  ==
+== Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection ==
 When Vera gets an internet connection through the WAN port, Vera decides automatically if you already have a home network setup with another device (a router) that is sharing your internet connection.&nbsp; If Vera decides that you connected Vera directly to your DSL or cable modem, and don't already have a home network setup, then Vera will automatically create a home network for you and share the internet connection that Vera got from your DSL or cable modem.&nbsp; Some DSL or cable modems "trick" Vera into thinking you already have a home network, when in fact you do not.&nbsp; This happens when all of the following are true: 1) You connected Vera's WAN to your DSL or cable modem and do not already have a router. 2) Vera got an internet connection from your DSL or cable modem and you can tell this because Vera's power light is on solid. 3) Other computers in the home that you connect to Vera's 4 LAN ports, or connect to Vera wirelessly, are not able to get an internet connection.

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 Normally Vera will automatically configure the network for you. &nbsp; If you want to configure the network manually, click the Advanced button in Vera's setup page and choose the 'Net &amp; Wi-Fi' option.&nbsp; Set the network the way you want and click 'Save &amp; Apply' at the bottom of the page.&nbsp; Note that once you click 'Save &amp; Apply,' Vera's automatic network configuration will be bypassed and Vera will use the network settings you provide. &nbsp; (See the IMPORTANT&nbsp;NOTE&nbsp;below if you want to do this.)
-== Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection (Vera 1 and 2)  ==
+== Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection (does not apply to Vera3)  ==
 When Vera gets an internet connection through the WAN port, Vera decides automatically if you already have a home network setup with another device (a router) that is sharing your internet connection.&nbsp; If Vera decides that you connected Vera directly to your DSL or cable modem, and don't already have a home network setup, then Vera will automatically create a home network for you and share the internet connection that Vera got from your DSL or cable modem.&nbsp; Some DSL or cable modems "trick" Vera into thinking you already have a home network, when in fact you do not.&nbsp; This happens when all of the following are true: 1) You connected Vera's WAN to your DSL or cable modem and do not already have a router. 2) Vera got an internet connection from your DSL or cable modem and you can tell this because Vera's power light is on solid. 3) Other computers in the home that you connect to Vera's 4 LAN ports, or connect to Vera wirelessly, are not able to get an internet connection.

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 Normally Vera will automatically configure the network for you. &nbsp; If you want to configure the network manually, click the Advanced button in Vera's setup page and choose the 'Net &amp; Wi-Fi' option.&nbsp; Set the network the way you want and click 'Save &amp; Apply' at the bottom of the page.&nbsp; Note that once you click 'Save &amp; Apply,' Vera's automatic network configuration will be bypassed and Vera will use the network settings you provide. &nbsp; (See the IMPORTANT&nbsp;NOTE&nbsp;below if you want to do this.)
-== Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection (Vera 1 only)  ==
+== Common problem: Vera isn't sharing the network connection (Vera 1 and 2)  ==
 When Vera gets an internet connection through the WAN port, Vera decides automatically if you already have a home network setup with another device (a router) that is sharing your internet connection.&nbsp; If Vera decides that you connected Vera directly to your DSL or cable modem, and don't already have a home network setup, then Vera will automatically create a home network for you and share the internet connection that Vera got from your DSL or cable modem.&nbsp; Some DSL or cable modems "trick" Vera into thinking you already have a home network, when in fact you do not.&nbsp; This happens when all of the following are true: 1) You connected Vera's WAN to your DSL or cable modem and do not already have a router. 2) Vera got an internet connection from your DSL or cable modem and you can tell this because Vera's power light is on solid. 3) Other computers in the home that you connect to Vera's 4 LAN ports, or connect to Vera wirelessly, are not able to get an internet connection.

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		+	[[Category:User Instructions]]
		+	[[Category:Troubleshooting]]
	In general most people who have Vera don't need to know anything about networking and don't need to change any network settings. If you are experiencing difficulties or want to know how Vera's networking works, here is some information.		In general most people who have Vera don't need to know anything about networking and don't need to change any network settings. If you are experiencing difficulties or want to know how Vera's networking works, here is some information.

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:12, 14 August 2009
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	== Advanced Network Settings ==		== Advanced Network Settings ==
	[[Networking_Setup:Advanced_Network_Setup]]		[[Networking_Setup:Advanced_Network_Setup]]
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		+	== Troubleshoot Network Settings ==
		+	[[Networking_Setup:Troubleshooting]]