# Transfer Failed, been working for years!

**URL:** <https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/transfer-failed-been-working-for-years/176197>\
**Category:** LightBurn Hardware Compatibility\
**Created:** [July 23, 2025, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/transfer-failed-been-working-for-years/176197 "2025-07-23T23:48:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![ednisley](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/user_avatar/forum.lightburnsoftware.com/ednisley/32/40455_2.png) [@ednisley](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/ednisley)\
**Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/transfer-failed-been-working-for-years/176197/9 "2025-07-25T17:06:33Z")

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> [@resunltd](#):
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> And I can ping the AWC608 from this PC as well

As a quick test, turn the laser **off** and try pinging it again. If _anything_ replies, the router has assigned the laser’s IP address through DHCP to another device, in which case you must fix that.

This discussion has plenty of gory details:

> [@Hello fellow laser wizards](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/topic/139052/):
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> HELLO, I have a tech problem. My Omtech AF2028 stopped communicating via ethernet. I replaced the cable and still having message, Data not transferred, controller busy or paused. checked IP Adress and replace cable USB connection works fine my modem and hub is fine suggestions are seriously appreciated Bob

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