The LinkStation firmware flasher - Revision history

Intel352: Removing characters that break the shell command

Intel352 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:38:47 GMT

Removing characters that break the shell command

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	Once you've '''fully''' tested you can get in via SSH, disable the utelnetd startup link (Make sure you '''test''' this properly in case something goes wrong and you have no shell access):		Once you've '''fully''' tested you can get in via SSH, disable the utelnetd startup link (Make sure you '''test''' this properly in case something goes wrong and you have no shell access):
-	<font color=red>chmod 0644 /etc/init.d/~~S05utelnetd~~</font>	+	<font color=red>chmod 0644 /etc/init.d/utelnetd</font>
	Note: If that file doesn't exist try this:		Note: If that file doesn't exist try this:
-	<font color=red>ln /etc/rc.d/rc2.d/~~S05utelnetd~~</font>	+	<font color=red>ln /etc/rc.d/rc2.d/utelnetd</font>

	==== 6B - Configuring utelnetd with OpenLink ====		==== 6B - Configuring utelnetd with OpenLink ====

BigAndy at 09:52, 17 October 2009

BigAndy — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:52:45 GMT

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	== Buffalo's Firmware Updater ==		== Buffalo's Firmware Updater ==
	Buffalo Tech provides a tool to run on Windows that writes new firmware onto a LinkStation. It's called LSupdater.exe and you can get it by downloading a firmware ZIP: it comes in the ZIP along with the other firmware files. The firmware updater only runs under Windows. Users of other operating systems must [[Articles/GeneralManualFlash\|manually flash]] the LinkStation or [[Convert_your_PPC_LinkStation_into_a_full-blown_Debian_system\|copy Debian manually]] to the hard drive.		Buffalo Tech provides a tool to run on Windows that writes new firmware onto a LinkStation. It's called LSupdater.exe and you can get it by downloading a firmware ZIP: it comes in the ZIP along with the other firmware files. The firmware updater only runs under Windows. Users of other operating systems must [[Articles/GeneralManualFlash\|manually flash]] the LinkStation or [[Convert_your_PPC_LinkStation_into_a_full-blown_Debian_system\|copy Debian manually]] to the hard drive.
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		+	=== Re-applying the same Firmware using LSUpdater.exe ===
		+	You can put the Windows firmware updater by adding the section below to the LSUpdater.ini
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		+	[SpecialFlags]
		+	Debug=1
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		+	Restart LSUpdater.exe, rightclick the icon on the top left of the tool bar and select 'Debug'
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		+	See this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu4HI6XoSB8 video]
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		+	The same version of the Firmware can then be applied by ticking 'Do not check version' and 'Force update' in the resulting screen.

	== OpenLink & FreeLink ==		== OpenLink & FreeLink ==

NickPride at 21:21, 1 February 2009

NickPride — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:21:33 GMT

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	===4 - Make sure the LinkStation and your PC are on the same sub-network===		===4 - Make sure the LinkStation and your PC are on the same sub-network===
		+	See Section 3 above (Connect the LinkStation directly to your PC). Your LinkStation's IP address will probably be 192.168.11.150. If so, change your PC's IP address to 192.168.11.1, and default gateway 192.168.1.1 . In Windows XP, you may also need to change the NetBios setting (WINS settings in Advanced tab of TCP/IP properties) from 'Default' to 'Enable BIOS'

	===5 - Run the firmware updater executable===		===5 - Run the firmware updater executable===
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	<font color=red>CAUTION! If you experience problems loading the updater (e.g. no dialogue box appears), try creating a shortcut, right click, properties, check the compatibility mode for Windows 2000.</font>		<font color=red>CAUTION! If you experience problems loading the updater (e.g. no dialogue box appears), try creating a shortcut, right click, properties, check the compatibility mode for Windows 2000.</font>

-	===6 - Crossover Switch===	+	===6 - Crossover Switch and revert to previous settings===
-	Powerpc-hdhlan LinkStation users will need to return the crossover switch to its original position. Then reconnect the LinkStation to your ~~{:router~~:device in a network that handles message transfer between computers} or ~~{:hub~~:device used to connect several computers together}.	+	Powerpc-hdhlan LinkStation users will need to return the crossover switch to its original position. Then reconnect the LinkStation to your [[w:Router\|Router]] ''(device in a network that handles message transfer between computers)'' or [[w:Hub_%28computer%29\|Hub]] ''(device used to connect several computers together)'', and undo any changes you made to the PC's IP settings before connecting to the LinkStation.

Julester23: Adding Link to FAQ

Julester23 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:49:54 GMT

Adding Link to FAQ

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	== Stock Firmware ==		== Stock Firmware ==

-	You can revert to the stock firmware using the standard Buffalo firmware updater (available for download from Buffalo). If the version you are reverting to is less than the current "claimed" version in your linkstation, ~~edit~~ the ~~/etc/linkstation_release file and change the RELEASE to a number lower than the firmware version you desire~~.	+	You can revert to the stock firmware using the standard Buffalo firmware updater (available for download from Buffalo). If the version you are reverting to is less than the current "claimed" version in your linkstation, see [[FAQ#How_can_I_change_my_LinkStation.E2.80.99s_firmware.3F_The_firmware_updater_won.E2.80.99t_allow_me_to.21\|the FAQ]] which addresses this.

	[[Image:LSFirmwareFlash01.jpg\|thumb\|100px\|Location of cable selection switch on an LS1]]		[[Image:LSFirmwareFlash01.jpg\|thumb\|100px\|Location of cable selection switch on an LS1]]

Julester23: /* Stock Firmware */

Julester23 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:42:27 GMT

Stock Firmware

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	== Stock Firmware ==		== Stock Firmware ==
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		+	You can revert to the stock firmware using the standard Buffalo firmware updater (available for download from Buffalo). If the version you are reverting to is less than the current "claimed" version in your linkstation, edit the /etc/linkstation_release file and change the RELEASE to a number lower than the firmware version you desire.

	[[Image:LSFirmwareFlash01.jpg\|thumb\|100px\|Location of cable selection switch on an LS1]]		[[Image:LSFirmwareFlash01.jpg\|thumb\|100px\|Location of cable selection switch on an LS1]]

Matter: /* OpenLink(LS1,LS2,HG) and FreeLink-PowerPC(LS1,HG) */ unknown -> known

Matter — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:53:52 GMT

OpenLink(LS1,LS2,HG) and FreeLink-PowerPC(LS1,HG): unknown -> known

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	Set the terminal emulation in your Telnet and SSH client to ''VT102'', because the OpenLink Busybox <tt>vi</tt> editor uses hard-coded VT102 escape-sequences. If your client doesn't support ''VT102'', you can instead use a ''VT100'', ''ANSI'', ''xterm'', ''suncmd'', ''dtterm'' or e.g. ''hpterm'' emulation. Or change to a better terminal emulator.		Set the terminal emulation in your Telnet and SSH client to ''VT102'', because the OpenLink Busybox <tt>vi</tt> editor uses hard-coded VT102 escape-sequences. If your client doesn't support ''VT102'', you can instead use a ''VT100'', ''ANSI'', ''xterm'', ''suncmd'', ''dtterm'' or e.g. ''hpterm'' emulation. Or change to a better terminal emulator.

-	After establishing communications with your newly flashed LinkStation, you must secure your LinkStation and ensure that it requires a password for login. However, before you do so, it is imperative that you change the root password, since the default root password is ~~unknown~~ to the LinkStation community. Type the following at the command prompt, and then enter a new password:	+	After establishing communications with your newly flashed LinkStation, you must secure your LinkStation and ensure that it requires a password for login. However, before you do so, it is imperative that you change the root password, since the default root password is known to the LinkStation community. Type the following at the command prompt, and then enter a new password:
	<font color=red>passwd root</font>		<font color=red>passwd root</font>

Thppt: /* 6A - Configuring SSH with OpenLink/Dropbear */

Thppt — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:55:03 GMT

6A - Configuring SSH with OpenLink/Dropbear

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	<font color=red>chmod 0644 /etc/init.d/S05utelnetd</font>		<font color=red>chmod 0644 /etc/init.d/S05utelnetd</font>
	Note: If that file doesn't exist try this:		Note: If that file doesn't exist try this:
-	<font color=red>rm /etc/rc.d/rc2.d/S05utelnetd</font>	+	<font color=red>ln /etc/rc.d/rc2.d/S05utelnetd</font>

	==== 6B - Configuring utelnetd with OpenLink ====		==== 6B - Configuring utelnetd with OpenLink ====

Ramuk: /* Stock Firmware */

Ramuk — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 05:34:14 GMT

Stock Firmware

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	Different firmware versions and architectures are '''NOT''' interchangeable; they are for different hardware versions.		Different firmware versions and architectures are '''NOT''' interchangeable; they are for different hardware versions.

-	===2 - The firmware updater=== only runs under Windows. Users of other operating systems must [[Manually_flash_the_LinkStation%27s_firmware\| manually flash]] the LinkStation.	+	===2 - The firmware updater===
		+	only runs under Windows. Users of other operating systems must [[Manually_flash_the_LinkStation%27s_firmware\| manually flash]] the LinkStation.

-	===3 - Reduce the possibility of serious errors=== connect the LinkStation directly to your PC and disable any firewall(s), '''including the Windows XP firewall'''. Users with powerpc-hdhlan LinkStations must activate the cable selection switch by moving it down (there is a little "x" icon)	+	===3 - Reduce the possibility of serious errors===
		+	connect the LinkStation directly to your PC and disable any firewall(s), '''including the Windows XP firewall'''. Users with powerpc-hdhlan LinkStations must activate the cable selection switch by moving it down (there is a little "x" icon)

	===4 - Make sure the LinkStation and your PC are on the same sub-network===		===4 - Make sure the LinkStation and your PC are on the same sub-network===

-	===5 - Run the firmware updater executable=== (<tt>HD-HLAN FWUpdate.exe</tt> for the powerpc-hdhlan and mipsel-hdhlan, <tt>HD-HGLAN FWUpdate.exe</tt> for the powerpc-hdhglan, <tt>HS-DGL FWUpdate.exe</tt> for the powerpc-hsdgl). Do not disconnect the LinkStation or in any other way interrupt the flash process. Interrupting the flash process can result in serious damage to your LinkStation!	+	===5 - Run the firmware updater executable===
		+	(<tt>HD-HLAN FWUpdate.exe</tt> for the powerpc-hdhlan and mipsel-hdhlan, <tt>HD-HGLAN FWUpdate.exe</tt> for the powerpc-hdhglan, <tt>HS-DGL FWUpdate.exe</tt> for the powerpc-hsdgl). Do not disconnect the LinkStation or in any other way interrupt the flash process. Interrupting the flash process can result in serious damage to your LinkStation!

	<font color=red>CAUTION! If you experience problems loading the updater (e.g. no dialogue box appears), try creating a shortcut, right click, properties, check the compatibility mode for Windows 2000.</font>		<font color=red>CAUTION! If you experience problems loading the updater (e.g. no dialogue box appears), try creating a shortcut, right click, properties, check the compatibility mode for Windows 2000.</font>

-	===6 - Crossover Switch=== Powerpc-hdhlan LinkStation users will need to return the crossover switch to its original position. Then reconnect the LinkStation to your {:router:device in a network that handles message transfer between computers} or {:hub:device used to connect several computers together}.	+	===6 - Crossover Switch===
		+	Powerpc-hdhlan LinkStation users will need to return the crossover switch to its original position. Then reconnect the LinkStation to your {:router:device in a network that handles message transfer between computers} or {:hub:device used to connect several computers together}.

Rickb at 14:29, 27 January 2007

Rickb — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 14:29:42 GMT

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	== Buffalo's Firmware Updater ==		== Buffalo's Firmware Updater ==
-	Buffalo Tech provides a tool to run on Windows that writes new firmware onto a LinkStation. It's called LSupdater.exe and you can get it by downloading a firmware ZIP: it comes in the ZIP along with the other firmware files.	+	Buffalo Tech provides a tool to run on Windows that writes new firmware onto a LinkStation. It's called LSupdater.exe and you can get it by downloading a firmware ZIP: it comes in the ZIP along with the other firmware files. The firmware updater only runs under Windows. Users of other operating systems must [[Articles/GeneralManualFlash\|manually flash]] the LinkStation or [[Convert_your_PPC_LinkStation_into_a_full-blown_Debian_system\|copy Debian manually]] to the hard drive.

	== OpenLink & FreeLink ==		== OpenLink & FreeLink ==
-	This page describes how to install OpenLink and FreeLink software by flashing a LinkStation, using the firmware updater from Buffalo Tech. The firmware updater only runs under Windows. Users of other operating systems must [[Articles/GeneralManualFlash\|manually flash]] the LinkStation or [[Convert_your_PPC_LinkStation_into_a_full-blown_Debian_system\|copy Debian manually]] to the hard drive.	+	This page describes how to install OpenLink and FreeLink software by flashing a LinkStation, using the firmware updater from Buffalo Tech.

	=== 1 - Preparation ===		=== 1 - Preparation ===

Rickb: new preamble added

Rickb — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 14:28:48 GMT

new preamble added

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-	== ~~OpenLink & FreeLink~~ ==	+	== Buffalo's Firmware Updater ==
		+	Buffalo Tech provides a tool to run on Windows that writes new firmware onto a LinkStation. It's called LSupdater.exe and you can get it by downloading a firmware ZIP: it comes in the ZIP along with the other firmware files.

		+	== OpenLink & FreeLink ==
	This page describes how to install OpenLink and FreeLink software by flashing a LinkStation, using the firmware updater from Buffalo Tech. The firmware updater only runs under Windows. Users of other operating systems must [[Articles/GeneralManualFlash\|manually flash]] the LinkStation or [[Convert_your_PPC_LinkStation_into_a_full-blown_Debian_system\|copy Debian manually]] to the hard drive.		This page describes how to install OpenLink and FreeLink software by flashing a LinkStation, using the firmware updater from Buffalo Tech. The firmware updater only runs under Windows. Users of other operating systems must [[Articles/GeneralManualFlash\|manually flash]] the LinkStation or [[Convert_your_PPC_LinkStation_into_a_full-blown_Debian_system\|copy Debian manually]] to the hard drive.