Can't access Humax via WiFi with Linux Mint- Solved

[Cancunia]

Not sure where to post this, or if it's been covered before, but thought I'd mention this in case others have a similar issue. I doubt it's a Custom FW issue, but as I have that installed, thought I'd post here.

It's been a while since I used the Web-IF and wanted to hide some channels after a recent EPG update. As often happens, I had to re-tune the Humax via the Wizard and then add the WiFi settings. After doing so, I could not connect to the Humax via HTTP, or get a response via Ping and got a 'destination unreachable / no reply' message when trying to connect via my Laptop with Linux Mint XFCE.

I discovered that my Android phone had no problems connecting via a web browser, and as soon as I did that, the Laptop could also connect. I'm guessing it's an ARP or similar issue somewhere, not seen it with any other devices on my network.

 

[Black Hole]

My thoughts are this is just a coincidence. Timeout responding to HTTP requests is not that unusual, although I'm surprised ping didn't work. That implies something not working between the "laptop" and the HDR-FOX.

Whatever it was sorted itself out (perhaps poked by the previous access attempts) and then when you tried using your phone it had no problem.