Try changing the DNS address's listed in the connection, don't use the reouter default. Use 8.8.8.8 & 8.8.4.4
this might solve your problem if you are connecting via cable?
I tried to open up the config file but I get something like this:
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and nothing else.
So how can I edit something that is not there?
BTW the miner is connected directly to the modem via cable.
that because you are not editing the correct file
you get that when you open a NEW file
you need to make sure that you are in the correct folder
Ok, I understand. How do I get to the correct folder?
ok
once you are connected with putty
type this
cd /etc/init.d
vi cgminer
you will now be editing the correct file