Help: Cannot connect to TiVo

[qliedtke]

I followed these directions on Steve Jenkins' site to set a static IP on my TiVo (I'd post the link but I have not made 5 posts yet). Basically all I did was comment out two lines in the rc[dot]net* file and replace them with two new ones. The problem is that now I cannot connect to my TiVo's IP address; no ping, no tivoweb, no FTP. Before when the TiVo was using DHCP, I did not have any problems.

What can I do the troubleshoot the problem?

Quentin.

*rc[dot]net isn't actually the name of the file I edited, but I had to write it this way to get around the URL posting limitation.

[BTUx9]

the best diagnostic tool for a tivo is a serial cable.
not sure what file you edited, but if you used ftp to xfer it and forgot to chmod it executable, that could cause networking to stop working.

[stevecon]

A first step might be to determine the TiVO's current IP address by running AngryIP Scanner (http://www.snapfiles.com/get/angryip.html). Look for an IP that you don't recognize, and try to load it in your browser.. or telnet program.

[qliedtke]

Thanks stevecon, I tried this already ;)

[qliedtke]

BTUx9: what do I need to do in order to trouble shoot with a serial cable?

[BTUx9]

if serial bash is enabled, then you should be able to check the file, etc. from the bash prompt.
If not, then I'm afraid pulling the drive and checking it on a PC is about your only option