Build additional kernel modules

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This article assumes you already have installed the necessary cross-toolchain(s). Please see Articles/GeneralCrossToolchain for instructions on how to install and use a cross-toolchain.

(:note Don't Forget | You must use the same version of GCC as the kernel was originally built with, aka the "stock" cross-toolchain:)

Download and unpack the appropriate GPL source code. It may be obtained from the downloads area. In our example, we will be building kernel modules for the powerpc-hdhlan LinkStation:
unzip gpl_powerpc-hdhlan.zip
Unpack the kernel source code:
tar -pzxvf linux-2.4.17_mvl21-sandpoint.tar.gz
Download and apply any available patches. The 2.4.17_mvl21-sandpoint kernel needs 2 patches:
patch -p1 < netfilter.patch
patch -p1 < usbvideo.patch
Download a working kernel .config from here and place it in the kernel source directory. Make sure to rename the kernel .config file to .config:
mv powerpc-hdhlan.config .config
Open up .hhl_cross_compile in a text editor. Replace the existing text with the name of the cross-toolchain - powerpc-hdhlan-linux- in our example. The trailing dash is required.
Then start the configuration menu:
make menuconfig
Double-check the kernel settings then save and exit. Now you can build the kernel modules:
make dep; make modules
If all goes well, install the kernel modules:
make modules_install

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