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Cadriel

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#143203 6-Apr-2014 16:19
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Hi all,

Ran into an issue whereby a lot of the python based applications on my NAS were having name resolution issues. Python usually returns this as an Errno -5. In any case, it turns out that on the latest version of fritz (06.03 - maybe earlier too) - if you have custom DNS addresses in use (For me, unotelly) - then dependant on your version of Python (2.7.6-7) you might have the same issues. This may effect other software too - I'm not sure.

In the end it was easy to reproduce. Simply SSH into the NAS, ping an address. It worked. Log into a python shell and fire off a getURL, errno -5. Uncool.

I found out that if I used the SNAPS DNS - it worked fine. Any other predefined DNS with Fritz - failure. But only in python.

In the past I've found the built-in implementation of fritz's DNS and DHCP to be a little lacking, I don't believe it uses dnsmasq and configuration of it is pretty poor.

So after a day of researching and reconfiguring my network - I've created a custom Freetz firmware and installed that. The only packages I really went for were dnsmasq and dropbear for SSH access. Everything else was left stock. Freetz under default configuration will make a bunch of other changes under the hood, generally all for the better. Most you won't notice.

After doing this - everything works again with no issues. I can now forward domains internal to my network and have all the configurability one might require with dnsmasq. :)

VDSL sync speeds are all the same, no effect from what I can tell there.

Note: doing this voids warranty, and don't expect support from SNAP if you do it. However, you can always restore the original firmware back again. I'm only posting this really to help out anyone that might fall into the same category as me. Don't fool around with this if you don't know what you're doing. :)

Gotcha: Be sure to disable the fritz DHCP server and enable freetz's one. Freetz can be accessed at fritz.box:81

For those keen hit me up and I can pass on the firmware.

Cheers,

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Craig.

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Cadriel

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  #1019524 6-Apr-2014 16:22
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Oh - heck - I think there's a known issue with the 06.03 firmware whereby it won't work with broadcom based cabinets, so perhaps avoid this if you're connecting to one of those.



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  #1019525 6-Apr-2014 16:35
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6.03 firmware, or anything more than 5.21/22 should be avoided for VDSL. FAR too many issues with it, along with typically having worse sync rates.

as for the dameon, yes your right. the fritz doesnt run dnsmasq by default.




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Cadriel

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  #1019526 6-Apr-2014 16:37
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I think that statement applies only to certain exchanges. I've been running 06.03 for a long while now, and my sync rates have been fine on VDSL. For what its worth, I'm on an Ikanos exchange.



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  #1019529 6-Apr-2014 16:55
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Cadriel: I think that statement applies only to certain exchanges. I've been running 06.03 for a long while now, and my sync rates have been fine on VDSL. For what its worth, I'm on an Ikanos exchange.


on shorter lines, it has been noticably slower. 

all exchanges run the same gear.




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  #1019536 6-Apr-2014 17:33
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Interesting.. I had no idea; I can see my cabinet from our front door, it's pretty close.  So what's the best firmware to be using at the moment? I might downgrade and see if I get faster speeds. Currently 06.03 and the two prior to that all had the same sync speeds for me.

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  #1019538 6-Apr-2014 17:36
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Cadriel: Interesting.. I had no idea; I can see my cabinet from our front door, it's pretty close.  So what's the best firmware to be using at the moment? I might downgrade and see if I get faster speeds. Currently 06.03 and the two prior to that all had the same sync speeds for me.


5.21/22

just because its outside the door, doesnt mean alot. 


6.03 updates the bootloader though, so you cant downgrade (freetz may bypass this, i have not tested.)




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  #1019542 6-Apr-2014 17:46
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It just so happens I have 7390 sitting here that I have a few issues with - I might give your firmware a try and see how it goes. If there is no change to my issues I might come back to you for some additional help, if that's ok. I'm running off a 7360 at the moment but have the 7390 here testing as well.




 

 

 


 
 
 

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  #1019543 6-Apr-2014 17:55
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cjmchch: It just so happens I have 7390 sitting here that I have a few issues with - I might give your firmware a try and see how it goes. If there is no change to my issues I might come back to you for some additional help, if that's ok. I'm running off a 7360 at the moment but have the 7390 here testing as well.


once again ill say it!

jealous at your toys!


i wanna tinker with freetz at some point too.. :L




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  #1019557 6-Apr-2014 19:14
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hio77:
cjmchch: It just so happens I have 7390 sitting here that I have a few issues with - I might give your firmware a try and see how it goes. If there is no change to my issues I might come back to you for some additional help, if that's ok. I'm running off a 7360 at the moment but have the 7390 here testing as well.


once again ill say it!

jealous at your toys!


i wanna tinker with freetz at some point too.. :L


If I didn't think you'd download it and hide in a corner somewhere, I'd have posted a pic of my 'home' network. :)






 

 

 


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  #1019558 6-Apr-2014 19:20
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cjmchch:
hio77:
cjmchch: It just so happens I have 7390 sitting here that I have a few issues with - I might give your firmware a try and see how it goes. If there is no change to my issues I might come back to you for some additional help, if that's ok. I'm running off a 7360 at the moment but have the 7390 here testing as well.


once again ill say it!

jealous at your toys!


i wanna tinker with freetz at some point too.. :L


If I didn't think you'd download it and hide in a corner somewhere, I'd have posted a pic of my 'home' network. :)




note to self, dont show cjmchch my "re-installation backups" collection.. 





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Cadriel

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  #1019561 6-Apr-2014 19:32
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I hope its okay to post these here. I've just built another one based on 05.23 for anyone that wants it.

The custom images:

06.03
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1509277/7390_06.03-freetz-devel-11930.en_20140406-124834.image 

05.23
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1509277/7390_05.23-freetz-devel-11930.en_20140406-193016.image

Both have the same configuration, just different firmware. I've only tried the 06.03 firmware.

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  #1019562 6-Apr-2014 19:33
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Cadriel: I hope its okay to post these here. I've just built another one based on 05.23 for anyone that wants it.

The custom images:

06.03
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1509277/7390_06.03-freetz-devel-11930.en_20140406-124834.image 

05.23
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1509277/7390_05.23-freetz-devel-11930.en_20140406-193016.image

Both have the same configuration, just different firmware. I've only tried the 06.03 firmware.


5.23? is that a beta firmware?




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Cadriel

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  #1019563 6-Apr-2014 19:35
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Its the latest one available for the 7390 in the 05.2x line. Well, according to Freetz it is.

I believe I can select the 05.5x line too if people want.

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  #1019565 6-Apr-2014 19:37
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Cadriel: Its the latest one available for the 7390 in the 05.2x line. Well, according to Freetz it is.

I believe I can select the 05.5x line too if people want.


ah i see.

5.55 was known to be slightly unstable compared to 5.21.


also the point that the exploit for myfritz came into play too if im not mistaken. 




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Cadriel

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  #1019567 6-Apr-2014 19:41
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Well, whats nice about Freetz - is they have 'patches' that can remove individual features and components from the original firmware. So for example, one of their patches removes MyFritz. Or WLAN - or whatever really. My firmware above doesn't touch any of that, but the possibility is there.

There's also patches to 'fix' things in Fritz that the developers of Freetz felt necessary.

Its also smart in the fact that when you tell it to install dnsmasq, it disables multid's DNS and DHCP. 

In any case, if you've hit some exploit you want to avoid, there's every possibility that Freetz has it covered already. :)

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