Freelink - Convert the LinkStation into a Full-fledged Debian Linux Server
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== How to Convert the LinkStation into a Full-fledged Debian Linux Server == | == How to Convert the LinkStation into a Full-fledged Debian Linux Server == | ||
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The following guide will attempt to explain the steps involved in converting a stock Buffalo LinkStation into a fully functional Linux system with Samba administered via Webmin/SSH. The following is a list of things that I will assume from the reader: | The following guide will attempt to explain the steps involved in converting a stock Buffalo LinkStation into a fully functional Linux system with Samba administered via Webmin/SSH. The following is a list of things that I will assume from the reader: | ||
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* You have a basic understanding of Linux command line functions. | * You have a basic understanding of Linux command line functions. | ||
* Your LinkStation must be connected to the Internet! I have mine connected via a standard 5 port router to take advantage of the router's DHCP capabilities. | * Your LinkStation must be connected to the Internet! I have mine connected via a standard 5 port router to take advantage of the router's DHCP capabilities. | ||
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* You know the current IP address of your LinkStation. | * You know the current IP address of your LinkStation. | ||
* Some familiarity with the Linux text editor called “vi.” | * Some familiarity with the Linux text editor called “vi.” | ||
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== Install FreeLink == | == Install FreeLink == | ||
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'''1)''' Grab the latest version of [[FreeLink]] from the [http://downloads.linkstationwiki.net downloads area] and unzip it. Install the firmware per the instructions at: [[The LinkStation firmware flasher]]. | '''1)''' Grab the latest version of [[FreeLink]] from the [http://downloads.linkstationwiki.net downloads area] and unzip it. Install the firmware per the instructions at: [[The LinkStation firmware flasher]]. | ||
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'''2)''' You must have your computer on the same subnet as the LinkStation, e.g., 192.168.1.3. Start by changing the root password: | '''2)''' You must have your computer on the same subnet as the LinkStation, e.g., 192.168.1.3. Start by changing the root password: | ||
<tt>passwd root</tt> | <tt>passwd root</tt> | ||
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'''3)''' If you want to name your LinkStation something besides LinkStation, type the following commands (replacing BuffaloNas with your choice of name): | '''3)''' If you want to name your LinkStation something besides LinkStation, type the following commands (replacing BuffaloNas with your choice of name): | ||
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== Install Software == | == Install Software == | ||
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'''4)''' Test your Internet connection: | '''4)''' Test your Internet connection: | ||
<tt>ping www.google.com</tt> | <tt>ping www.google.com</tt> | ||
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| - | + | [[Image:GeneralFreeLink4.jpg|100px|thumb|apt-get update]] | |
'''5)''' Google replied, meaning I’m on the net! Now we can begin installing software. Debian uses a program called aptitude to manage the software on your computer. Think of it as a very advanced command line version of Windows add / remove programs. First update the aptitude package list and install SSH: | '''5)''' Google replied, meaning I’m on the net! Now we can begin installing software. Debian uses a program called aptitude to manage the software on your computer. Think of it as a very advanced command line version of Windows add / remove programs. First update the aptitude package list and install SSH: | ||
<tt>apt-get update</tt> | <tt>apt-get update</tt> | ||
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'''6)''' Then install OpenSSH: | '''6)''' Then install OpenSSH: | ||
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<tt>apt-get install ssh</tt> | <tt>apt-get install ssh</tt> | ||
| + | [[Image:GeneralFreeLink5.jpg|100px|thumb|log in with SSH]] | ||
'''7)''' Answer the installation prompts, making sure to enable the SSH daemon (server). Now use your favorite SSH program to make sure we can SSH in (I prefer [[http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html PuTTY]]). If SSH is working you should be able to log in like this: | '''7)''' Answer the installation prompts, making sure to enable the SSH daemon (server). Now use your favorite SSH program to make sure we can SSH in (I prefer [[http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html PuTTY]]). If SSH is working you should be able to log in like this: | ||
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'''8)''' You should upgrade all currently installed programs: | '''8)''' You should upgrade all currently installed programs: | ||
<tt>apt-get upgrade</tt> | <tt>apt-get upgrade</tt> | ||
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'''9)''' Now close out your telnet session and disable the telnet daemon (utelnetd): | '''9)''' Now close out your telnet session and disable the telnet daemon (utelnetd): | ||
<tt>rm /etc/rc2.d/S05utelnetd</tt> | <tt>rm /etc/rc2.d/S05utelnetd</tt> | ||
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| + | [[Image:GeneralFreeLink8.jpg|100px|thumb|apt-get install samba smbfs]] | ||
'''10)''' Let's install specific packages. Type the following at the SSH prompt: | '''10)''' Let's install specific packages. Type the following at the SSH prompt: | ||
<tt>apt-get install samba smbfs</tt> | <tt>apt-get install samba smbfs</tt> | ||
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'''11)''' Answer all the prompts with the appropriate information. Make sure to use encrypted passwords and create a password database. Then install Webmin, a program which allows easy administration of the LinkStation via a web browser: | '''11)''' Answer all the prompts with the appropriate information. Make sure to use encrypted passwords and create a password database. Then install Webmin, a program which allows easy administration of the LinkStation via a web browser: | ||
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== Configure Software == | == Configure Software == | ||
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'''13)''' You must add your computer's IP address to the list of allowed hosts: | '''13)''' You must add your computer's IP address to the list of allowed hosts: | ||
<tt>vi /etc/webmin/miniserv.conf</tt> | <tt>vi /etc/webmin/miniserv.conf</tt> | ||
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'''14)''' Change 127.0.0.1 to the IP address of the computer from which you will be administering the LinkStation. You will be able to add more later via Webmin itself. Next restart the Webmin: | '''14)''' Change 127.0.0.1 to the IP address of the computer from which you will be administering the LinkStation. You will be able to add more later via Webmin itself. Next restart the Webmin: | ||
<tt>/etc/webmin/restart</tt> | <tt>/etc/webmin/restart</tt> | ||
| + | [[Image:GeneralFreeLink10.jpg|100px|thumb|connect to webmin with HTTPS]] | ||
'''15)''' And connect to Webmin via HTTPS, e.g., https://_LINKSTATION_IP_:10000 | '''15)''' And connect to Webmin via HTTPS, e.g., https://_LINKSTATION_IP_:10000 | ||
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'''16)''' Congratulations, you have successfully installed FreeLink. | '''16)''' Congratulations, you have successfully installed FreeLink. | ||
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== Static IP Address == | == Static IP Address == | ||
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'''3a)''' Only for users who need static network settings: | '''3a)''' Only for users who need static network settings: | ||
<tt>vi /etc/network/interfaces</tt> | <tt>vi /etc/network/interfaces</tt> | ||
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'''3b)''' You must correctly edit this file to reflect your network settings. In our example: | '''3b)''' You must correctly edit this file to reflect your network settings. In our example: | ||
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'''3c''' Save the file and exit vi. To change the DNS servers: | '''3c''' Save the file and exit vi. To change the DNS servers: | ||
<tt>vi /etc/resolv.conf</tt> | <tt>vi /etc/resolv.conf</tt> | ||
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'''3d)''' We will be using the following DNS servers in our example: | '''3d)''' We will be using the following DNS servers in our example: | ||
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'''3e)''' Save the file and exit vi. | '''3e)''' Save the file and exit vi. | ||
Revision as of 16:02, 24 August 2006
This article Based on work by frontalot and mox69. Originally by frontalot. at Linkstationwiki.org
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Contents |
How to Convert the LinkStation into a Full-fledged Debian Linux Server
The following guide will attempt to explain the steps involved in converting a stock Buffalo LinkStation into a fully functional Linux system with Samba administered via Webmin/SSH. The following is a list of things that I will assume from the reader:
- You have a basic understanding of Linux command line functions.
- Your LinkStation must be connected to the Internet! I have mine connected via a standard 5 port router to take advantage of the router's DHCP capabilities.
- It will be handy to have the IP addresses of your ISP’s DNS servers.
- You know the current IP address of your LinkStation.
- Some familiarity with the Linux text editor called “vi.”
Install FreeLink
1) Grab the latest version of FreeLink from the downloads area and unzip it. Install the firmware per the instructions at: The LinkStation firmware flasher.
2) You must have your computer on the same subnet as the LinkStation, e.g., 192.168.1.3. Start by changing the root password:
passwd root
3) If you want to name your LinkStation something besides LinkStation, type the following commands (replacing BuffaloNas with your choice of name):
echo “127.0.0.1 BuffaloNas” > /etc/hosts hostname BuffaloNas export hosts echo “BuffaloNas” > /etc/hostname
- Do you need to use static network settings? Click here.
Install Software
4) Test your Internet connection:
ping www.google.com
5) Google replied, meaning I’m on the net! Now we can begin installing software. Debian uses a program called aptitude to manage the software on your computer. Think of it as a very advanced command line version of Windows add / remove programs. First update the aptitude package list and install SSH:
apt-get update
6) Then install OpenSSH:
note: this step is only necessary for the PowerPC(LS1,HG) versions of freelink. The MIPSel(LS2) version comes with SSH enabled
apt-get install ssh
7) Answer the installation prompts, making sure to enable the SSH daemon (server). Now use your favorite SSH program to make sure we can SSH in (I prefer [PuTTY]). If SSH is working you should be able to log in like this:
8) You should upgrade all currently installed programs:
apt-get upgrade
9) Now close out your telnet session and disable the telnet daemon (utelnetd):
rm /etc/rc2.d/S05utelnetd
10) Let's install specific packages. Type the following at the SSH prompt:
apt-get install samba smbfs
11) Answer all the prompts with the appropriate information. Make sure to use encrypted passwords and create a password database. Then install Webmin, a program which allows easy administration of the LinkStation via a web browser:
apt-get install webmin webmin-core webmin-cpan webmin-inetd webmin-logrotate webmin-firewall
12) When that is done type:
apt-get install webmin-samba
Configure Software
13) You must add your computer's IP address to the list of allowed hosts:
vi /etc/webmin/miniserv.conf
14) Change 127.0.0.1 to the IP address of the computer from which you will be administering the LinkStation. You will be able to add more later via Webmin itself. Next restart the Webmin:
/etc/webmin/restart
15) And connect to Webmin via HTTPS, e.g., https://_LINKSTATION_IP_:10000
16) Congratulations, you have successfully installed FreeLink.
Static IP Address
3a) Only for users who need static network settings:
vi /etc/network/interfaces
3b) You must correctly edit this file to reflect your network settings. In our example:
3c Save the file and exit vi. To change the DNS servers:
vi /etc/resolv.conf
3d) We will be using the following DNS servers in our example:
3e) Save the file and exit vi.
3f) Reboot before you move on to step 4
