Template:Reconnect disk to LS and flash firmware

Connect disk to LS and flash firmware

 * power on LS (Reset button not pressed)
 * Using The LinkStation firmware flasher, you could flash OpenLink, FreeLink or the Stock Firmware.
 * Open the archive and carefully read the included README file for any specific instructions.
 * Disable any firewall(s), including any built-in Windows firewall
 * If you are running some virus checker or worm detection software, disable this also
 * Make sure the LinkStation and your PC are on the same sub-network. This likely requires that you change the IP address (and probably the subnet-mask) of your PC and router to a different IP address in EM Mode it will have a static IP address of 192.168.11.150 or to connect your PC and LinkStation directly with a crossover cable.
 * unpack HD-H*.zip (use the proper firmware for your LS)
 * start HD-H*FWUpdate.exe (use the proper updater for your LS)
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Settings are being saved Firmware is being transmitted LinkStation Firmware has been renewed Settings are being restored The firmware has been renewed Then you will get: Attempt to renew firmware has failed The firmware has been renewed
 * press "search", should find Linkstation "EM" (Emergency Mode)
 * After finding your LinkStation, press the "Renew Firmware" button, and wait. Have patience, and keep your calm. If you think the Firmware updater is acting strange, do not try to disconnect the LinkStation or abort the update in another way.
 * start update, following messages appear:
 * if You get the following message You are done.
 * But because the reformatting and partitioning takes too long, the Diskfull LED may blink or you can hear the disk being active (withoug LED indication).
 * if so, wait until Diskfull LED goes off or the disk activity stops after some minutes.
 * press "search" again.
 * start update again.
 * after all the other messages You should get this time:
 * After flashing connect your LinkStation up to the network with subnet 192.168.1.XXX the LS is now reachable via telnet and the "old" IP. so switch back IP settings and reenable the windows firewall.

Login to the LinkStation
telnet linkstation passwd vi /etc/init.d/telnet useradd -m -d /home/guest guest
 * Find your LinkStation on the network and Telnet to it with PuTTYtel You will be at the root shell prompt:
 * set root password:
 * change bash to login:
 * add a new guest user

Reboot
Be patient as the first boot may take longer than normal.