Message for Oleg

[oleo]

I would try to fore samba to listen to br0 with editing /opt/etc/samba/smb.conf
and uncomment

;   interfaces = br0

Look into /opt/var/log/samba for content of log files.

Check for running daemons with

ps|grep mbd

There could be other network related problems that can be checked with netstat -ln

[hanseugen]

in my '/opt/etc/samba/smb.conf' there is no '; interfaces = br0'.

My conf:
# Samba config file created using SWAT
# from 192.168.1.3 (192.168.1.3)
# Date: 2007/02/07 07:16:30

# Global parameters
[global]
workgroup = MSHEIMNETZ
encrypt passwords = Yes

[printers]
comment = All Printers
path = /opt/var/spool/samba
printable = Yes
browseable = No

[Part1]
path = /opt
read only = No
guest ok = Yes


ps|grep mbd result:
there semse no running services.

Mh, I think I made any rookie mistake...

[oleo]

So then you have swat running. Use GUI to set

interfaces=br0

Or edit smb.conf and add it! Then try againg to run samba.

And note that log path should exist. You've erased all this settings with SWAT

[hanseugen]

Interface is now br0 but Samba still not running.
Logfile is set. It shows: '[2007/02/08 08:37:35, 0] source/lib/interface.c:load_interfaces(216)
WARNING: no network interfaces found'
I see my USB-HDD in my Win XP and Vista Network (shows its name Usbhdd). If I doubleclick the message appear: You have not the rights to access to it (free translate from german).
What can i do? Should i wait, till Oleg implement Samba 2.2 in his firmware (hope,hope)? Should I refirm my router with Olegs Firmware and start from the beginnig? I hate Vista home...;-)

[oleo]

ifconfig will show your interfaces. I've assumed that you have wl500g something.
add user nobody or similar to /etc/passwd for guest account.

[hanseugen]

Oleo, thank you for help. I refirm my router (WL-500gp) and start at the beginning. I study http://www.sprayfly.com/wiki/Samba_Guides (very good wiki) and install samba2 with your describes.
Now it works fine with XP and Vista home.
My mistake: I use Olegs 1.9.2.7-7f and disable FTP-Server in the web-interface. In this case samba don't work and USB-HDD don't mount.
Last qustion: Of course that, should I update the FTP-Server how describes here: http://www.sprayfly.com/wiki/VSFTP_Guides. Or is it unnecessary for samba-services? I use no FTP...

[oleo]

You can mount partition in /usr/local/sbin/post-boot file if samba and stupid-ftpd is disabled ant thus no mount occurs. Disable ftpd , nfs if you do not need them.

[hanseugen]

Hmm...this is my post-boot:

#!/bin/sh
mount /dev/discs/disc0/part1 /opt
i=0
while [ $i -le 30 ]
do
if [ -d /opt/etc ]
then
break
fi
sleep 1
i=`expr $i + 1`
done
swapon /dev/discs/disc0/part2
/opt/etc/init.d/rc.unslung
#/opt/etc/init.d/S10xinetd start
#/opt/etc/init.d/S80samba start

I think it's okay for auto-mounting. But it works only, if I enabled FTP in the web-interface. And also Samba starts only with ftp on.

[oleo]

This is because your script lacks some important module loading also!

Add

insmod scsi_mod
insmod usb-storage
insmod sd_mod

at the beginning and wait some seconds for kernel to detect hardware. It could be in a loop but not as braindead loop like one you have.

Note that WL-HDD requires other modules FOR ide that I am unaware.
lsmod will show you proper modules.

[hanseugen]

oleo, you are so right! I do this and all runs stable with xp and vista home. (with disable FTP in Web-interface). Great Thanks! Only one error in Log:

Feb  9 18:11:38 smbd[197]: [2007/02/09 18:11:38, 0] smbd/nttrans.c:call_nt_transact_ioctl(2516) 
Feb  9 18:11:38 smbd[197]:   call_nt_transact_ioctl: Currently not implemented.

But I think, this is normal (read on web)

Perhaps for other readers, my smb.conf looks now:

[global]
        workgroup = WORKGROUP
        guest account = nobody
        server string = USBDISC
        interfaces = 192.168.1.0/24 127.0.0.1
        bind interfaces only = yes
        security = SHARE
        browseable = yes
        guest ok = yes
        guest only = no
        log level = 1
        max log size = 50
        encrypt passwords = no
        dns proxy = no
        log file = /opt/var/log/samba/log.%m
        load printers = No
[smbshare]
        path=/opt/share
        writeable = yes
        browseable =yes
        force user = admin

My post-boot file:

#!/bin/sh
# test if USB disc has been attached
# if not - then insert needed modules
if [ ! -d /dev/discs ]
    then
insmod scsi_mod && insmod sd_mod && insmod usb-storage && sleep 5s
    fi
# wait for /opt to mount
mount /dev/discs/disc0/part1 /opt
    i=0
while [ $i -le 30 ]
    do
if [ -d /opt/etc ]
    then
    break
    fi
sleep 1
i=`expr $i + 1`
    done
swapon /dev/discs/disc0/part2
/opt/etc/init.d/rc.unslung

A hint for vista user with this configuration: In Xp you can explore the WL-HDD direct via doubleclick on 'USBDISC' in Network. In Vista 'USBDISC' is shown, but you can't doubleclick. But go on 'Run' and enter \\USBDISC\smbshare.
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In cause of that, Logfile:

Feb  9 18:42:03 smbd[149]: [2007/02/09 18:42:03, 0] lib/util_sock.c:set_socket_options(151) 
Feb  9 18:42:03 smbd[149]:   Failed to set socket option SO_KEEPALIVE (Error Bad file descriptor) 
Feb  9 18:42:03 smbd[149]: [2007/02/09 18:42:03, 0] lib/util_sock.c:set_socket_options(151) 
Feb  9 18:42:03 smbd[149]:   Failed to set socket option TCP_NODELAY (Error Operation not supported) 
Feb  9 18:42:44 smbd[371]: [2007/02/09 18:42:44, 0] smbd/service.c:make_connection(214) 
Feb  9 18:42:44 smbd[371]:   hnpc1 (192.168.1.2) couldn't find service smbshare. 
Feb  9 18:42:44 smbd[371]: [2007/02/09 18:42:44, 0] smbd/service.c:make_connection(214) 
Feb  9 18:42:44 smbd[371]:   hnpc1 (192.168.1.2) couldn't find service smbshare

[peter_altherr]

hi oleo,

i have tried to remotely install (from my office) the samba2 package on my wl-hdd at home without thinking what i am doing :-O and while downloading the package i have realized i was already running samba 2.0.10 included in olegs latest firmware. the result was: installation process hangs now (and i have to wait until the evening for going home and restarting wl-hdd).

i guess i should have stop samba process before starting installation of samba2 package. but i am not quite sure. so my question (before i have another try this evening): can i install samba2 package on olegs latest wl-hdd firmware 1.9.2.7-7f in order to get the web-frontend for managing samba?

thanks for any assistance

peter

[oleo]

running Oleg samba does not interfere with installation process. Startup procedure also kills .mbd daemons. There could be a problem if you have running samba 2.2.12 daemon and want to reinstall it. Then "Text file busy could occur". For this reason I recommed to killall nmbd and smbd brefor any reinstallation.

[peter_altherr]

good morning oleo,

thanks a lot for your hints. i had no time yesterday evening but today i am going to try again. will let you know the results :-)


many thanks again

peter

[peter_altherr]

hi oleo,

i have tried again to install the samba2 package but no success. just let me describe and comment my steps:

here your walkthrough i was following:
1) /opt/bin/ipkg update
2) /opt/bin/ipkg remove samba
3) /opt/bin/ipkg install samba2
4) /opt/bin/ipkg install xinetd
5) /opt/etc/init.d/S10xinetd start
6) /opt/etc/init.d/S80samba start

here my attempts:
1) works fine
2) error message - but this is ok as in wl-hdd's firmware samba 2.0.10-security_rollup is already included but not installed by ipkg
3) starts downloading and says "installing to root..." and this is it. i do not get any response from my device for a long time (cannot say how long as i left it alone for several hours). after that i logged in using putty over ssh and wl-hdd was up and running but still no samba 2.2.12 installed.
4) not necessary for wl-hdd as it is already installed
5) works fine
6) /opt/etc/init.d/S80samba does not exist only S97samba exists (which is olegs samba 2.0.10).

i am a little clueless as i am not the linux crack, more a rookie with some theoretical knowledge ;-) and having fun playing with linux (have switched from windows xp to opensuse 10.2 two months ago with a hard cut, no more windows on my hard-disk).

maybe there is a chance to look into some log files but i have no idea where to find them.


any suggestion is welcome

peter

[hanseugen]

peter,
i think number 2 is your problem. You have not installed samba 2.2 (I think, Oleg has an earlier release with 2.0, which is not vista-compatible.) Try to repeat step two and perhaps try it often. First check, if a proper internet-connection exist.
In my case installing counts about 10 minutes.