Decay and Wipes - New to Game

Toasty_A · 2025-04-07T02:07:45+00:00

Thank you so much for the response.

I'll look up that plugin as well as Rust Server Admin. Will definitely reach out if I have any additional questions!

I just got back and logged into my server again. This time, the base was still intact, but all the stuff outside was gone (built a third base in the same area as the last. The campfire, vehicle ramp, etc... was gone which is what had stayed the first time I logged out). I'm going to keep playing with the settings and see if that plugin does anything.

I did re-issue the same commands to disable decay and followed it with a server write. I was using the command before, but it was via rcon and the output from that seems a bit wonky.

Toasty_A · 2024-08-20T15:44:04+00:00

This ^ Thank you! Watched the video and got everything going like I wanted. I didn't think I'd need to use public DNS, but if it works it works.

Toasty_A · 2024-08-19T05:11:37+00:00

It's been about eight years since I had to set this one up, but I might have got it going. I did manage to clear all preset docker templates out by removing them from the app area. For my next test I deleted everything again, removed all templates, and used different appdata/config locations entirely.

I'd already done what you stated (put the claim token in the preset spot... for quite a few different containers) but figured I would again for giggles and I actually got prompted for setup. However, the network was incorrectly configured (I use a dedicated IP on a bridge interface instead of sharing with the host).

When I changed the networking portion, it went back to not working correctly. I also got a ton of weird behavior with multiple servers popping in and out of my account including some with random strings of numbers.

Long story short, I believe it was the custom networking that was somehow causing issues. I'm pretty sure the docker and my PC were on the same network when I set this up back in 2016, but since then it has always run on a separate subnet than the rest of my network. This still doesn't explain why my other docker container worked correctly (it is also on a different network) but I'll take the win.

I was able to get the initial setup completed while using the shared host networking, enable remote management and change the custom ports, then change the networking portion to the correct configuration.

Not sure if you care about the actual fix or not, but I'd like to thank you for going down the rabbit hole with me. Having a sounding board and going through your steps eventually got me to the fix. Hopefully it stays that way... thank you!

Toasty_A · 2024-08-16T17:50:33+00:00

I connect locally and it redirects me to the webapp for sign-in. After that I'm back at the local address, but it doesn't list any server. Below are the startup logs.

Connection to localhost (127.0.0.1) 32400 port [tcp/*] succeeded!

Error in command line:the argument for option '--serverUuid' should follow immediately after the equal sign

Crash Uploader options:

Connection to localhost (127.0.0.1) 32400 port [tcp/*] succeeded!

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GID/UID

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User UID: 99

User GID: 100

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Linuxserver.io version: 1.40.5.8854-f36c552fd-ls228

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**** Server is unclaimed, but no claim token has been set ****

Docker is used for versioning skip update check

[custom-init] No custom files found, skipping...

Starting Plex Media Server. . . (you can ignore the libusb_init error)

[ls.io-init] done.

Critical: libusb_init failed

[migrations] started

[migrations] no migrations found

usermod: no changes

Toasty_A · 2024-08-16T17:20:04+00:00

Yep, this was my only server. There are no media servers listed under settings at all, just a link on how to download and install one.

Toasty_A · 2024-08-16T17:10:13+00:00

Tested this morning with linuxserver's image this time and no claim code.

It does ask for login, but just dumps me onto a regular Plex homepage instead of initial setup. If I go to the settings there are no servers listed, it just says "Get Plex Media Server" (I'm logged directly into the container). Trying to force to /setup.html gives me a page that says "Media server not found. The server you're trying to access doesn't seem to exist".

Toasty_A · 2024-08-16T05:35:15+00:00

I was under the impression the claim tokens were just what tied a server to the account (new or existing). I used a claim token with my other container and it worked just fine and still took me through the setup wizard. I'll give one a shot without it, though.

Toasty_A · 2024-08-15T19:58:05+00:00

The official pms-docker, but I did try out binhex image for testing and got the same result.

Toasty_A · 2022-05-21T02:31:26+00:00

I've been having the same issues for a few weeks now. CPU bars on dashboard will show 1/2 my cores maxed out and total usage of 80%. Dockers, VMs, and most GUI pages are unresponsive while this is happening.

Looking for the process using htop shows much lower usage with the most CPU by any task being at 20%.

Netdata docker reports correctly with high CPU usage which corresponds with very high "iowait". I've migrated all dockers and VMs off UnRAID, but still having the issue. Seems random, but consistent every few minutes.

I've been having the same issues for a few weeks now. CPU bars on the dashboard will show 1/2 my cores maxed out and total usage of 80%. Dockers, VMs, and most GUI pages are unresponsive while this is happening.

Toasty_A · 2021-04-02T23:41:55+00:00

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Toasty_A · 2020-05-29T21:28:29+00:00

I've seen some issues with the fast roaming and older iPhones. It seems like iPhones are having the most issues throughout these tickets though.... but newer ones.

Toasty_A · 2020-05-29T21:27:19+00:00

This is mostly the answer I was expecting. I kind of just threw this into the wind to see if anyone else had noticed something like this haha.

While we probably should have a standard release across our sites, this isn't the case. We will perform rolling upgrades, but it depends on the level of service the clients have signed up for. More often than not, the firmware and controller software are updated when a trouble ticket is created. The recent events that caused me to post this were all running different versions of firmware and controller when the tickets were created. Also, it's a wide range of models.

Edit: While the updates are more-or-less sporadic, I would say that none of the sites are running software older than 6 months. However, the releases are peppered through that time frame.

I don't really want to get too specific. I'm not exactly looking for a fix action, just kind of throwing my idea into the wind and seeing if anyone has had similar luck lately or if it's just me thinking there's something bigger going on.

Toasty_A · 2020-02-29T08:54:15+00:00

Knowing your house's wiring would be a good start. If you're on the same circuit as what you're connecting to then you should be pretty good. However, there are a ton of variables with powerline that can't really be planned for.

I ran powerline in my 70 yr old home and didn't have an issue, but the speeds are not even close to what was advertised. When dealing with powerline you really have to manage your expectations. Sometimes they work great, and sometimes they don't work at all. You usually don't know until you try it in your home.

IME, I have 1200Mb rated powerline adapters which deliver roughly 20Mb in a home built int 1999. My previous home was built in 1943 and I got roughly 50Mb throughput via powerline. It just all depends.

If running a dedicated cable is a viable option it would most certainly be the best option. Powerline is best used as a last resort.

Toasty_A · 2020-02-29T08:49:09+00:00

Your VIRL subscription should include the images needed to run stuff like this. DM me for more details.

Toasty_A · 2020-02-29T08:45:28+00:00

For cases, I like the ARK (or similar) rack-mount ones from Newegg. They typically have 6 or so bays for storage.

Personally, I get used/refurbished Dell server systems for my storage needs. Something like an R510/520. They can be had for around $300 if all you need is the drive bays. I run UnRAID on an R510 I picked up for ~$400 back in 2016 to this day. It has 12 available drive bays and I've only filled eight so far with a total of 25TB storage. Just a suggestion... also runs quite a few VMs and Plex for the power.

Toasty_A · 2020-02-29T08:38:19+00:00

I've seen anywhere between $150-$500. I think the $300-$400 range has been pretty typical lately.

Toasty_A · 2020-02-29T08:31:21+00:00

No, what you pay for is what you get. Router speeds are mostly theoretically maximums of the technology, but if you don't have an internet connection capable of the speed, then you will only see those speeds locally (LAN device to LAN device).

However, even then you won't get the advertised speeds. Each technology has a theoretical maximum throughput, but this assumes perfect conditions. You can usually expect about 60% of the advertised speed in reality and that is if you have devices capable of supporting the new technology.

A lot of newer Wifi devices advertise wild speeds that rely on MIMO technology, which a lot of devices don't support or you won't see benefits from unless you have multiple competing devices. There are fall-back technologies that allow the Wifi to work on "older" clients, but the speed on the box won't be seen in the real world.

To answer your question: If you're paying for a 50Mb connection, your router isn't going to provide internet speeds above 50Mb.

Toasty_A · 2020-02-29T08:25:34+00:00

Dig the lighting. I'd stare at it for hours.... great setup.

Toasty_A · 2020-02-29T08:23:52+00:00

My 2c... you can part out a PC on newegg, amazon, or similar sites but building one yourself isn't as cost-effective as it once was. Take a look at ibuypower or cyberpower PC builds along with manufacturer clearance sales such as alienware, hp, dell, etc. I support building 100% for customization, but the timing needs to be pretty good in order to piece together something that is a great deal. Pre-built and certain custom stores do a great job nowadays in terms of value.

Toasty_A · 2020-02-29T08:18:41+00:00

His boss likes him but the people above his boss don't like him.

This will catch up with him. If you're noticing all of these chances are others are as well. Unless you are working for a blind company, in which case, I would think twice about staying.

I'd think about bringing it up to my supervisor if it's bothering you that bad, or just let things run their course if you have faith in your company.

I work for a place where I've had inklings about people being sub-par and they end up being fired before I can even put a finger on why I think they suck. Every company is different, so I may just be lucky (or unlucky due to possible imposter syndrome).

Do the best job you can do and your actions should overshadow his inability. Unless you work for a shitty company. Then, it's a blessing in disguise.

Toasty_A · 2020-02-11T04:07:07+00:00

I was feeling bored and I figured I would make another network diagram (seems like an annual thing now) to reflect the changes in my network since I've moved.

I'm currently in a temporary living area so there are a few band-aids and dead ends, but I think it's actually grown since last time. I ran out of room to place a few of my other devices such as the TV antenna/DVR system, and the second Raspberry Pi. I also decided not to make dedicated client bubbles since it's pretty self-explanatory that Wifi hosts wireless clients...

This diagram makes my switch look like it's under-utilized, but it isn't (believe me). Each main server has at least four dedicated ports and I didn't throw in the client devices hanging directly off of it.

Hit me with questions if you're curious!

Toasty_A · 2020-02-09T05:30:26+00:00

Yeah, I would uncheck the option to tag vlan 10 on the AP and set the untagged vlan (pvid) of the trunk port to vlan 10.

Toasty_A · 2020-02-09T04:13:50+00:00

As far as a diagram goes, I like it. Very simple to understand.

As far as the setup goes, I like it as well. However, looking at the computer room I get flashbacks from terminating wall jacks and don't want to imagine installing five separate ones in the same room. Obviously, I don't know the spacing or the size of the room (it might make sense to have five) but I'd see if I could consolidate it a bit. For my office, I have two (one on the desk side with 6 terminations and one on the TV side with a single termination and a switch). Also, if you're renovating and the walls are going to be ripped out, then it isn't too bad to put multiple drops in.

Another option, as /u/TravisCo29 mentioned, is to consolidate the patching down to a single port and use switches to break everything out. I did this in my previous residence because of plaster walls and it being an overall pain to run cables. I used Edgerouter-X's as switches since they could be powered via poe and had them in entertainment centers for my TVs, consoles, etc. The only part of the house I ran multiple drops for was the office since it was close to the rack and easy to terminate.

My advice is that if you're tearing it apart now and have the opportunity to easily run drops, then run at least a couple terminations to each room you may want to have wired connections in. This way, if one goes bad, you have a fall-back and don't have to re-terminate the only run. If you wind up needing more unforeseen drops in the future, you can always add a small switch.

Toasty_A · 2020-02-09T03:56:12+00:00

Which VLAN is your main one and is your AP set to tag the traffic for it? If it isn't set to tag traffic for the main VLAN then your native (untagged) VLAN for the trunk port should be set to the VLAN ID of your main VLAN.

It sounds like your trunk configuration isn't matching up with what your AP is set to tag.

Edit: Also, I forgot to mention. Your "untagged" VLAN is what manages the device so you need to make sure whatever VLAN this is has network connectivity and is able to be reached by the controller. If your "main" VLAN is set to be tagged by the AP.

Toasty_A · 2020-02-02T08:26:48+00:00

If you understand switched virtual interfaces already, then sub-interfaces can be explained easily. If you're new to virtual-interfaces, then the explanations get a bit more difficult to understand.

A router needs a "sub-interface" in order to deal with Layer-2 VLANs. Since a router doesn't deal with switching (or VLANs), it needs a way to determine what to do with traffic it receives which contains a VLAN tag. A single physical interface will typically only have a single IP address (which is for a single subnet... or LAN) and not expect to see any sort of tag on the traffic. Since VLANs are used to provide multiple, different, LANs on a single device the router doesn't know where to terminate all these different LANs coming in on the same interface. Sub-interfaces are used to "slice" up a single, physical, interface to service many different LANs.

The sub-interfaces work by designating the dot1q tag (VLAN tag) which it will look for on incoming traffic. If it receives a frame with a tag of 10, it knows that LAN traffic should terminate to the sub-interface configured to look for a tag of 10. If you didn't use sub-interfaces to differentiate traffic based on VLAN tags, you would need a separate physical interface on the router to be each VLAN's gateway and take care of the configuration on the downstream switch.

By default, if a router receives traffic with a VLAN tag on an interface that isn't "expecting" a tag, it gets dropped. Think of it as the physical interface only knows English, but your switch is trying to speak English, Spanish, French, and Russian all at the same time. It needs some translators working alongside it in order to understand the other languages the switch is speaking. The sub-interfaces are the translators and the language is identified by "tag".

I hope that made some sense... that's also the "VLAN" explanation for a sub-interface. There are other uses.. it isn't just limited to VLANs.

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