Example code cannot get DHCP address

Arduino(TM) Shields KA04/VMA04
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Hello
the example code is unable to get an ip address from my DHCP.

The UNO does recognize the shield, because if i remove it i get the “Failed to access Ethernet controller” response.

With the shield is on i get:

[quote][Starting the Arduino Server]
MAC: 74:69:69:2D:30:31
Setting up DHCP (this can take a while…)
DHCP failed
IP: 0.0.0.0
Netmask: 0.0.0.0
GW IP: 0.0.0.0
DNS IP: 0.0.0.0
Surf to this IP to view the Arduino Server: 0.0.0.0
[/quote]

Neither light on the ethernetport is flashing, should they?
I tested the cable, and my computer gets a connection on it without a problem.

I’ve assembled the shield myself, so it is entirely possible there is a hardware / soldering fault.
Does anyone have an idea what i could test next?

The reset switch works.

thanks

2

One thing i could not determine from the documentation:

does it matter witch way round the christal is connected? since there is no indication i figured it did not matter…

3

Please post some pictures of your print so we can check it visually

4

cant figure out how to attach a file. lets see if this works

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Rx-tqSR-ECNTYxcUU4eTFJX0k/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Rx-tqSR-ECZk1ubmpibXIwYzQ/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Rx-tqSR-ECSTlfMThuZEZhbDg/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Rx-tqSR-ECTVhBb0lRR01tcjQ/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Rx-tqSR-ECMjhYRmY5emEzNnc/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Rx-tqSR-ECV0N5cktRd0JILTA/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Rx-tqSR-ECYWdfRVJnUW95V2c/edit?usp=sharing

5

alright that doesnt work,
take 2

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=B742406836B4881C%21151

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Do you see any mistakes?

7

Try to clean the solder connections a bit, also some connections can use some reheating to make sure there is a good contact. I do not see an assembly mistake.

Make sure the arduino uno is plugged in into a powersupply when you try use the shield. Power from usb only is NOT enough.

8

Ahh, I’ll try that first!
Thanks

9

Unfortunately the power was not the (only) problem. Still no dhcp address and no flashing leds on the lan port.