Linksys nslu2 with unslung firmware asus routers with usb and wl700ge wlhdd with olegs or openwrt or ddwrt firmware. With the latest dd wrt v23 sp2 and v24 sp1 until build 19519, it is possible to install optware packages from nslu2linux project. The nslu2 linux project provides lots of information regarding linux on the nslu2. Get support for linksys network storage link for usb 2. Sku nslu2 user guide pdf downloads firmware register product. Follow the links below to find the appropriate directory. 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.
There is alternative firmware such as openwrt that can be installed on it to allow it to act as a router, you can find other firmware that will even allow the unit to act. This page recounts what worked for me on a linksys nslu2 running openwrt 10. I dont think others will need to do this as i had previously compile 2. Page 28 if you would like a copy of the gpl or other open source code. Linksys nslu2 this device is not recommended for future use with openwrt due to low flashram. The original use of the nslu2 or slugs people started calling them since the name is a few letters off and nslu doesnt exactly roll off the tongue was to act as a very basic home nas device before they became semimainstream at least to tech people and inexpensive compared to multidrive raid configurations with full enclosures.
You will find in bin directory file openwrt nslu2 2. The distribution has been widely used on routerbased hacks, and was also used on the linksys nslu2 aka slug networked attached storage device a number of recent iot projects and lowcost open source single board computers have been built on openwrt. Installing entware is also supported and more modern than optware, with even more packages. It is adviced to use the latest available release if possible. It appears i can do everything without it except use flash drives. On the other hand, the nslu2 s confusing software interface and lack of defrag capability exacts a significant price on time, patience and piece of mind. If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider flashing an open source firmware like dd wrt, openwrt or lede. If youre looking to install debian, then see the debian area. This list covers additional software that can be installed on devices running dd wrt. If your router doesnt appears in this list, we recommend you to check if your model is supported on dd wrt and openwrt web sites. Bear in mind that these images are generally not tested, use them at your own risk.
I tried all the suggestions provided on various forums and wikis and have also tried starting up the bare minimum processes on the nslu2 with no. It makes usb flash memory and hard disks accessible over a network using the smb protocol also known as windows file sharing or cifs. Nulla nulla lorem, suscipit in posuere in, interdum non magna. 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. Hi thanks for the link, i dont know how i didnt stumble upon this myself. Download, install and configure deltacopy client on the machines you want to back up. After kernel was upgraded to this version, nslu2 images arent being built. Apex maybe should be set as a requirement then for nslu2 image comment. It has a large user community and is actively developped. You can also find an explanation of the boot process of the nslu2 running debian. Users wanting to use only internal flash memory to install the system should try openwrt. In the second installment of jim buzbees explorations of linksys little nasenabling marvel, he explains how to get set up to do your own hacking and walks us through adding nfs support.
Configuring dhcp and usb ports in openwrt kamikaze 8. Great for backups and whatever, but it can do so much more. This is not the place to add new documentation please edit documentation on the main web site directly. There are also several open source projects around the nslu2 if youre not happy with the linksys firmware. Openwrt emerged from the stack running on the venerable linksys wrt54g wifi router, beloved of linux hackers. Most of whats wrong with the nslu2 could be fixed with an overhaul of the devices firmware and administrative console, and hopefully this is a project linksys has already begun.
Including some nice upnp software from twonky if youre looking at a home upnp multimedia solution. Ask for advice about adding a new device to openwrt, getting help compiling openwrt, using imagebuilder, or creating custom configurations. Does anyone know where i might be able to acquire an installation disc or download the flash utility installer. The same disk access pattern is heard if i boot the nslu2 with no disks attached and then attach the mybook. Preconfigured original firmware nslu2 with static ip 192. These links takes you to the download directory of the current hardware, grouped by processor type of the devices. Unplug lan cable and put both pclaptop and nslu2 on router open a new terminal and log in to kamikaze on new address specified. Until recently, ive had a dedicated pc running suse linux serving as network attached storage and a backup server. The nslu2 is sort of a nas network addressed storage where you have to use your own drives. Posted by zo0ok on 20110420 leave a comment 2 go to. This will retrieve list of updated packages from the official repository. Replacing wget with latest release build having ssl support.
This is not true for kamikaze svn tested with r8003. Mar 28, 2009 linksys nslu2 openwrt nas and backup solution. This device is not recommended for future use with openwrt due to low flashram. Hdsamba2 boot script helps you maintain pristine data integrity of your usb drive. If youre looking to install the unslung firmware, then see the unslung new users guide. Development snapshots are automatic unattended daily builds of the current openwrt development master branch. The nslu2 is a networkattached storage nas device made by linksys introduced in 2004. This port of optware is tailored for dd wrt and extends the router to full feature linux if enough storage jffs, sdmmc card, usb is provided for packages. This device is not recommended for future use with openwrt. Is the dd wrt web version preferable in certain contexts. 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. Linksys official support network storage link for usb 2. 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. Finally, openwrt seems to be 100% gpl open source friendly.
Optware also provides many nslu2linux packages build specially for dd wrt. Nam sodales mi vitae dolor ullamcorper et vulputate enim accumsan. Tomatousb also seems to be distributed completely with source code but i think original tomato had some proprietary web code. Debian has since discontinued support for the nslu2 in debian 9 stretch in june 2017. I recently purchased a used nslu2, and it lacks the installation disc. It is also possible to run openwrt, debian, gentoo, freebsd, netbsd, openbsd, and ubuntu on the device. Morbi orci magna, tincidunt vitae molestie nec, molestie at mi. Do not buy devices with 4mb flash 32mb ram if you intend to flash an uptodate and secure openwrt version 18.
The nslu2 offers one just wired ethernet port and two usb ports. Alternatively you can also directly connect the nslu2 with your pcs ethernet connector this time use a crossed ethernet cable. An internals page listing the specs of the linksys nslu2. 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 so download a copy of the current firmware before you start, and dont go trying to get help from linksys if you break it. View and download linksys nslu2 user manual online. View full linksys nslu2 network storage link specs on cnet. The general setup is a small home network connected to the isp via a firstgeneration apple time capsule. This is the web presence of the nslu2 linux development group and user community. The current april 2009 openwrt bin image is hard coded to 192. The nslu2linux project provides lots of information regarding linux on the nslu2. Full control of the usb ports would really open up new possibilities, but how to get into it. Default password, login and ip for your linksys nslu2 router. All the operations described here are executed on a standard i686 linux pc debian.
There is alternative firmware such as openwrt that can be installed on it to allow it to act as a router, you can find other firmware that will even allow the unit to act as a pbx. An nslu2 with unslung firmware can be interfaced with a topfield tf5800 personal video recorder pvr to allow. I really wanted to get rid of the necessity of running another pc 247 with all the noise and power consumption. If youre a computer freak like i am the nslu2 firmware is released under gpl from linksys website. Openwrt comes with that builtin but without ssl support due to size constraints. Flashing tomato over openwrt on wrt54gl techfindings. Dec 16, 2011 1 is optware openvpn configuration independent of the openvpn dd wrt web interface. Dd wrt is not open source, and the developer brainslayer.
None of this material was written or contributed by linksys. This is the web presence of the nslu2linux development group and user community. The developers at nslu2linux used to bless openwrt as the firmware. This is not the default for other kamikaze platforms. On the other hand, the nslu2s confusing software interface and lack of defrag capability exacts a significant price on time, patience and piece of mind. Click browse to view the contents of the selected share. Direction select the desired direction where backing up will occur.
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