[Gumstix-users] A clumsy solution Re: In more detail: Re: usbnet on oe

[Tim R. <gu...@ec...>]

OK I have managed to get usbnet to work by the clumsy expedient of
stopping and starting it a second time in the start stanza
of /etc/init.d/networking...

Tim

On Thu, 2008-03-13 at 12:39 +0100, Tim Redfern wrote:
> Hi I don't know whether anyone else uses usbnet on oe,
> 
> however:
> 
> as configured it doesnt work (just for me?) - although the interface
> initialises and thinks its ok.
> 
> if i add these lines to the relevant section
> of /etc/network/interfaces/ 
> 
> pre-up /sbin/modprobe g_ether;/sbin/modprobe
> gumstix_gadget                  	
> post-down /sbin/modprobe -r g_ether
> 
> :: similar to the way it used to have to be configured for buildroot::
> 
> now, it works, but only the SECOND time the interface is initialised!
> (either through an auto enty or manually via ifup).
> 
> This, unfortuneately is no use- I need to take away the console board.
> 
> can anyone think of a reason why the usbnet gadget would only work the
> SECOND time it is initialised?
> 
> Tim
> 
> On Wed, 2008-03-12 at 18:20 +0100, Tim Redfern wrote:
> > Hi I just installed openbedded basic image for connex.. great.. very
> > impressed.
> > 
> > However usbnet isn't working for me..
> > 
> > If I start the usb0 interface either with ifup, or by adding an auto
> > entry to /etc/init.d/interfaces , it comes up at the default static
> > address, and my pc (ubuntu 7.10, uses usbnet sucessfully with buildroot
> > gumstix) detects it, bringing up its own usb0 interface, which I can
> > configure as before, however it just doesnt work- pings are not replied.
> > 
> > However if I manually remove and restart the g_ether module on the
> > gumstix, and restart the usb0 interface, it works perfectly as before, i
> > can ping and ssh in.
> > 
> > Would seem to be some weird timing thing with the startup sequence? 
> > 
> > Has anyone had success with usbnet on oe?
> > 
> > Tim
> > 
> > 
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