This is not the default for other kamikaze platforms. It makes usb flash memory and hard disks accessible over a network using the smb protocol also known as windows file sharing or cifs. Openslug changes the nslu2 into a generic network appliance for you to make it do what you want it to do. Discussion on the latest linksys firmware releases including beta firmware from linksys. Comment this field can be used to enter a comment, such as the storage links location. View and download linksys nslu2 quick installation manual. The lady at the other end didnt see to know about using unslug2 to flash slug. Please see the warranty statement for details if you plan on either reverting your device for a return as either defective or doesnt do what you want. Hacking the linksys nslu2 debian and more smallnetbuilder. You find the meteohub runtime environment to download here. Ongoing news events of the forums and topical discussions. This is the web presence of the nslu2 linux development group and user community. Then you will have to go through the resetsysconf procedure.
When trying to update i found out the following problems. The linksys nslu2 is an inexpensive network attached storage server. Ucslugc can be run entirely from the internal flash of the nslu2. The nslu2 will reboot after the flashing is complete. You can also find an explanation of the boot process of the nslu2 running debian. I hope first somebody undertandme and the someone that can help me thanks. We discuss, develop and modify the firmware and hardware of the linksys nslu2, the synology ds101, the iomega nas100d, the dlink dsmg600, and other ixp4xxbased devices with large attached storage. I did have one ext3 disk on port one and one ext3 disk on port two. All shell scripts are compatible with busybox binsh with requirement of some convenience tools like nohup, sed, tr, date besides command line tools, there exist also server cgi script written in sh for www access to admin. Oct 26, 2006 hi people, after finding out that many problems with the nslu2 comes with an old firmware version, i tried to update the fw of the nslu2 with the v2.
For example, the ucslugc firmware installs a minimal system that is designed for users who have a specific purpose such as a designing a media player. Torrent package consist of set of shell scripts for torrent processing with lightweight libbt torrent library written entirely in c. From my linux box that i installed upslug2 onto i ran upslug2 i di nslu2. Official linksys support site user guides, downloads, faqs. I got back to linksys website to download the firmware file again and found that there was a file called eraseall for efg120. Manually upgrading your linksys wifi routers firmware. View full linksys nslu2 network storage link specs on cnet. Linksys official support network storage link for usb 2. If the server is my unit, then it doesnt help me to download from somwhere the correct firmware. The networked online backup system nobs is a custom firmware operating system for the linksys network storage link model nslu2 providing a featurerich webbased backup management system supporting usb raid and secure encryption capabilities. Downloading the latest driver or firmware from the linksys. Keeping the firmware of your linksys device updated is important because it fixes issues you may encounter while using it. An updated firmware downloaded from the linksys support site may also contain device feature enhancements that are not available in the previous.
Debianslug is a replacement firmware for the linksys nslu2. Replacing the stock firmware allows you to install optional packages to run services such as network services ddns, dhcp, firewall, web services. If you are looking for a nas box and plan to run the firmware from linksys, i have little to say about that. Essentially, its a tiny box with an ethernet port and two highspeed usb connectors. At this time, optware supports the automatic download and installation of over 1500 programs. If you find that after you flash the original linksys firmware on to the nslu2 some or all of the web management pages do not work. Hi people, after finding out that many problems with the nslu2 comes with an old firmware version, i tried to update the fw of the nslu2 with the v2. This is the web presence of the nslu2linux development group and user community. Stay up to date with firmware improvements and ensure your. During firmware flashing, the top led readystatus flashes red and green approximately 5 minutes, but can be much longer.
See the user manual that came with your nslu2 for instructions on how to access this feature. I just pluged a hub into port 2 yes port 2 an attached an ext3 one of my two nslu2 hard disks, a ntfs and a fat32 disk into the hub. If you are inexperienced with updating linksys network storage device drivers manually, we highly recommend downloading driverdoc to assist in updating your linksys nslu2 drivers. Discussion on tomato firmware project and any router that is support by it. Replacing the stock firmware allows you to install optional packages to run services such as network services ddns, dhcp, firewall, web services web. The nslu2 linux project provides lots of information regarding linux on the nslu2. It has been tested with windows 2000 sp4 and above, windows xp sp2 and above and windows vista. So download a copy of the current firmware before you start, and dont go trying to get help from linksys if you break it. Smallnetbuilder, pudai llc and i are not responsible for any damage that the information in this article may cause to your nslu2 or any data it manages.
Just follow the steps on the linksys manual in your box. This is the firmware that you can upload unto your nslu2. You connect it to your lan, attach one or two external usb drives to it, format the drives and configure the shared storage using the builtin web server. Do not buy devices with 4mb flash 32mb ram if you intend to flash an uptodate and secure openwrt version 18. I purchased a new nslu2 in april 2007, and it came with firmware 2. Linksys nslu2 this device is not recommended for future use with openwrt due to low flashram. I got back to linksys website to download the firmware file again and found that there was a. It is designed to replace the original kernel, root filesystem and applications using a.
Does anyone know where i might be able to acquire an installation disc or download the flash utility installer. Sku nslu2 user guide pdf downloads firmware register product. Whenever i try to download this file, it gives me a permission error. You can not just plug and play on any windows computer. The sercomm update utility can be used on a windows machine to upgrade the firmware on an nslu2 using upgrade mode, similar to the basic usage of upslug2. Originally written around december 2007 unslung is one of the user community developed linuxbased firmwares that can be loaded on to a linksys nslu2 to replace the original linksys firmware and augment the functionality of the device. The default ip is the one that is set in the nvram, so openwrt will boot up with the ip it had under the former firmware. The nslu2linux project provides lots of information regarding linux on the nslu2.
Official linksys firmware this is an archive of official linksys firmware tarballs. Despite the optware package system being made available on many platforms, much of the documentation hasnt been updated so you may still see references to unslung and the nslu2 when the information also applies to other platforms. So the result was that the nslu2 recognized all 4 hard disks. None of this material was written or contributed by linksys. Keeping your linksys devices firmware or driver updated. Get support for linksys network storage link for usb 2. Unslung is one of the user community developed linuxbased firmwares that can be loaded on to a linksys nslu2 to replace the original linksys firmware and augment the functionality of the device. Slug is a network attached storage device based on the ixp42x processor clocked at 3266mhz. Immediately started running into software problems cant set password etc. The nslu2 is covered by an adequate oneyear warranty, but the linksys web site offers a cornucopia of downloadable support material, including drivers, firmware updates, and manuals. Alternatively you can also directly connect the nslu2 with your pcs ethernet connector this time use a crossed ethernet cable. Aug, 2004 the nslu2 is covered by an adequate oneyear warranty, but the linksys web site offers a cornucopia of downloadable support material, including drivers, firmware updates, and manuals. Use the redboot upgrade mode if this does not work if you wish to use unslung to replace the factory firmware, then you can do so using the normal linksys web interface. Oct 03, 2009 now my slug already had openslug firmware on it and when i did the debian flash it failed so to make it work i had to revert to the stock linksys firware and then install the debian one.
In order to make a meteohub from your nslu2 use the firmware image meteohubfirmware2. Linksys nslu2 drivers download update linksys software. This is not true for kamikaze svn tested with r8003. Be sure you select the right hardware version for your router before downloading. The 2 important steps for me before doing the upgrade are to back up the configuration of nslu2 and to remove the usb hard drive to prevent file corruption on the storage system. It is designed to replace the original kernel, root filesystem and applications. Driverdoc saves time and headaches by making sure that you are downloading and installing the correct nslu2 drivers. Connect the nslu2 to the mains adapter and connect the ethernet connector of the nslu2 with a patch cable with your switch or router in your lan. This project contains software for personalizing the nslu2 network storage device, manufactured by linksys.
The developers at nslu2linux used to bless openwrt as the firmware of. I have got a new beta firmware from linksys, however there is no changlog for it. But i got confirmation that the r63 firmware works for all version and the default ip address is indeed 192. The openslug firmware splits the difference between the linksys firmware and the fullblown debian system. Firmware updates are bug fixes and functionality enhancements for the router. Changing the wifi settings using the linksys smart wifi cloud account. The linksys nslu2 is not directly compatiable with the windows os. From my linux box that i installed upslug2 onto i ran upslug2 i dinslu2. Stay up to date with firmware improvements and ensure your devices optimal performance. I recently purchased a used nslu2, and it lacks the installation disc. While linksys does not support any of the alternate firmware. An internals page listing the specs of the linksys nslu2. Now my slug already had openslug firmware on it and when i did the debian flash it failed so to make it work i had to revert to the stock linksys firware and then install the debian one. Openslug is a replacement firmware for the linksys nslu2.