this is just a question at the moment, for a while I’ve been using Freenas 8 on my NAS device which you all know is based on BSD, However there is a Linux distribution written by an ex Freenas developer similar to Freenas 8 called openmediavault which i want to try as I’m having problems with Freenas 8 and i would rather use a Linux based system anyway, So my question at this point is would OMV be considered within the scope of this forum or would i be better seeking help in the official OMV forums
I built a test rig and installed OMV, the installation went ok except I can’t get it to connect to the network so I can’t download packages or log in to the web gui, during installation an error message said it can’t log in to the DHCP server, I configured it manually but it still doesn’t work.
ifconfig looks good and lsusb is showing the adaptor although i know that doesn’t mean anything
The problem could simply be that i’m using a usb wireless adaptor instead of hardwire/ethernet, but it’s an adaptor that i know works in other Linux distributions and I know it’s a good adaptor
Anyway I can’t give you anymore information at the moment because I’m at work but i should be able to post later this evening.
It’s just a PC, the advantage of using a nas distro like OMV or Freenas at least for me is ease of setting up and the web gui, also OMV like Freenas has services like bitorrent and rsync. and other services which can be configured easily via the web gui.
Personally I don’t think I have the know how to set up a standard version like ubuntu server, whereas with a nas distro it’s mostly done for me because it’s written specifically for that purpose at least that’s how I see it .
Freenas works good for me but I have certain issues with it, OMV looked similar but without the issues which is why I wanted to test it, but I’m open to suggestions
Not trying to convince you otherwise. Just worth mentioning other options.
When I set up my first home server, I had less experience on Linux than you appear to have.
Followed a simple tutorial up to a point when I installed Webmin (for in browser configuration) and after that it was plain sailing.
Also learnt a lot in the process.
Connecting via ethernet presents a bit of a problem at this point because my router is in the attic and the PC/NAS is in the room below which is why I opted for wireless, but if you think it would help I’m sure I have a cable long enough i could set it up and report back.
Not very sure about ssh, I’ve never been very successful with it, but with a bit of guidance I’m sure I can try.
let me know what route you prefer me to take and I’ll follow
I just look for easy ways to do the things I want to do, because although I enjoy learning new things I don’t think I’ll ever have the fundamental understanding of Linux or computing in general that you, Mark and others on here have, and I hate pestering people on here for help to help me do things i should be able to do myself,as much as I appreciate it, but i’ve not ruled anything out
auto wlan0
iface wlan0 inet static
address 192.168.2.150
netmask 255.255.255.0
gateway 192.168.2.1
# dns=* options are implimented by the resolvconf package, if installed
dns-nameservers 192.168.2.1
Then you bring the interface up with:
ifup wlan0
What makes you think the wireless drivers were loaded ?
