Araknis Networks
DMZ Configuration
To set up a DMZ to an Araknis router is straight forward. If applicable, the first thing to do is set the ISP router to a range away from the range of the Araknis router. For example, if your ISP router, by default is on 192.168.1.1, you will need ...
Accessing Telnet Devices in OvrC
There is a bug in OvrC were Telnet doesn't connect to devices via OvrC. Here is a workaround In OvrC, go to the site in question and navigate to Site Settings Click on Network Ports Scanned Change the Telnet default port scan (Port 23) to, 'Other'. ...
Araknis Spanning Tree
By default Spanning Tree, is enabled in Araknis 210 and 310 switches, but the Root Bridge is usually an overlooked element. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a Layer 2 protocol that decides the best path for LAN traffic when multiple options exist, ...
Temporary fix for OvrC 'This Page Is Not Working'
This is an issue that only recently came up. SnapOne are unsure at this time if this is an OvrC issue or another issue out of our control. Their development team is looking into the issue and they will have better answers on the gravity of the ...
Araknis Spanning Tree CIST
This was highlighted by a SnapOne TierII engineer, which we have summarised into the below information. Enabling Spanning Tree protocol is fine, but you aren't telling the switch what ports need to participate in the Spanning Tree. In the STP menu ...
Do you have any setup tips?
ROUTER Wan settings - scroll down to network service detection. change failure time out from log the event and failover to the backup wan, to log in system event log. turn on ping remote ip 1 and two. set to 8.8.8.8 and 1.1.1.1 enable resolve ...
WiFi Calling on Araknis Routers
110 & 310 routers To enable WiFi calling, IPSec passthrough on the router's Firewall settings should be enabled. 300 series router IPSEC passthrough is not a configurable option but wifi calling appears to work so assumption is that it is default ...
Using Traceroute on OvrC hub to identify network issues
If a client is experiencing unusual network behaviour or devices dropping off the hub, running a traceroute may help identify issues, specifically how many node hops are happening, Once you login to the OvrC Hub (default credentials are user: ovrc, ...
Araknis/OvrC devices cant be reached via dashboard when using ISP router
A new installation of an OvrC hub and 4x AP's on a site with latest SkyQ hub, OvrC dashboard works fine but you cant connect to Araknis devices in the device list you get the following error message the ports required to be opened are 53, 443
How to Access Other VLAN Segments using Open VPN
When VPN tunnelling into a network you will by default land on the main VLAN segment. If you want to land on a different segment you edit the Open VPN config file to specify this. Let us say the the main LAN on the clients site in this instance is ...
Sites with Multiple AP's across core and remote switches - if devices aren't appearing in the list when OvrC Hub scans
Scenario: 24 port switch in the rack with AP(s) cabled to it, plus cable to a 5port switch with PoE passthrough providing data and power to a remote AP. Issue: OvrC hub did site scan but was not listing all devices on site, took a couple of scans and ...
How to recover an Araknis AP from firmware update failure
So when you see the SSID failsafe, this means that there is an issues with the firmware. The IP address of the WAP will be 192.168.20.253. If you static your computer to 192.168.20.xxx you should be able to plug the WAP into your computer and access ...
Route all traffic through Araknis Router when using Open VPN
When using Open VPN with an Araknis router you may wish to amend the configuration so that all traffic passes through the VPN, especially if you are connecting from overseas and need to present a local IP address to the website you are connecting to. ...