I was having a problem with the Download Master too where I could not get it to connect, but after some testing I made a list of steps to get Download Master working (at least for me.)
If the Download Master is not working try these steps.
1. Connect your usb hdd to your computer.
2. Run chkdsk (or equivalent) to scan and repair any errors.
3. Delete the ".apps" (hidden) folder.
4. Delete the ".etc" (hidden) folder.
5. Delete the ".swap" (hidden) file.
6. Delete* the "Download" folder in the share folder.
7. Unplug then replug in the power of your RT-N16 router.
8. Attach your usb hdd to the router after it has fully booted.
9. In Download Master click File > Connect.
* If you do have any downloads in there you want to keep move them to another folder so you don't delete them.
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Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 23:13 Post subject:
Also, don't attach a partitioned HDD with a swap file to the unit as it automatically will create one. If there is a swap file already on the drive, it will not recognize it. _________________ Optware, the Right Way
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:18 Post subject:
It has fdisk in the firmware. So I'm assuming that is how it accomplishes it.
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^ There's a big difference between a swap file and swap partition
Technically this is correct, when using a swap file on a partition you are dealing with the overhead of whatever filesystem the swap file exists.
I wouldn't use a swap file and I wouldn't use swap unless its on a dedicated partition, this router shouldn't need swap....unless its trying to handle 200,000 connections. _________________ Eko Builds
Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Posts: 76 Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:07 Post subject: My config
I'm posting some info about my router. Is this the same by you ?
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Jan 1 00:00:12 (none) user.emerg WAN Connection: The cable for Ethernet was not plugged in.
Jan 1 00:01:40 (none) user.emerg USB storage: "930/6545/110" was plugged in.
Jan 1 00:01:48 (none) user.emerg USB storage: vfat fs mounted to /tmp/harddisk/part0
Jan 1 00:01:55 (none) user.emerg USB storage: 64MB swap file is added
Jan 1 00:01:55 (none) user.emerg FTP Server: daemon is stoped
Jan 1 00:01:55 (none) user.emerg FTP Server: daemon is started
Jan 1 00:01:55 (none) user.emerg Samba Server: daemon is stoped
Jan 1 00:01:56 (none) user.emerg Samba Server: daemon is started
Jan 1 00:01:57 (none) user.emerg Media Server: daemon is started
1 more question: How long are you waiting after plugging the usb dev into the router before connecting with Download Master ?
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This is my structure on the usb stick created by the router.
Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Posts: 76 Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:04 Post subject:
If the structure is the same..
hm.. where could be the problem. I have another question:
Can you please check and list all open ports on your router? With NMAP or some other port scanning tool..
I think the dl master connects to the 1213 port but I don't see it open.
Nov 22 14:21:49 (none) user.emerg USB storage: ufsd fs mounted to /tmp/harddisk/part0
Nov 22 14:21:53 (none) user.emerg USB storage: 64MB swap file is added
Nov 22 14:21:53 (none) user.emerg FTP Server: daemon is stoped
Nov 22 14:21:53 (none) user.emerg FTP Server: daemon is started
Nov 22 14:21:53 (none) user.emerg Samba Server: daemon is stoped
Nov 22 14:21:54 (none) user.emerg Samba Server: daemon is started
Nov 22 14:21:58 (none) user.emerg Download Master: daemon is started
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 16:15 Post subject:
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