Telnet and FTP enabled ramdisks

What`s the firmimg.bin?
The stock kernel + the ramdisk is stored inside the firmimg.bin. The ramdisk implements EM-Mode.

What's the purpose of these firmimg.bins?
The stock firmimg.bin does NOT have telnet + ftp enabled. These firmimg.bin files here are enhanced versions which have telnet + ftp enabled. Only the ramdisks were enhanced, so they were designed for the stock bootloader, NOT for UBoot. The root-password was removed, so it is possible to connect to the Linkstation via telnet while in EM-Mode.

This makes it possible to fix various problems that normaly would lock you out of the box and that would demand a complete reflash via the firmware updater.

EM-Screenshot


There are several folders which explain which model the specific firmimg.bin was made for. It is important that only a proper firmimg.bin is used.

Using the wrong firmimg.bin may lead to a brick or may change the box model.

Compatibility list
As the HG and the HS Model only differ in the Software (Kernel/Ramdisk) it is possible to convert a HG to a HS or a HS to a HG.

Do not flash firmimg.bin for fun! If anything goes wrong your box maybe recoverable only via JTAG.

Info about Unbricking/JTAG
If your box really becomes a brick it is possible to unbrick the box again:

These firmimg.bin</tt> files will be bundled with OpenLink/FreeLink images soon. Have fun!
 * 1) Kuroguy`s unbricking service
 * 2) Create a JTAG cable on your own

-- Mindbender