My hardware configuration consists of the nslu2 with two 500gb external hard drives. For example, it ships the rt73 driver which can be sometimes complicated to install on other os. This is the web presence of the nslu2linux development group and user community. There is alternative firmware such as openwrt that can be installed on it to allow it to act. Depending on the ddwrt firmware version you choose, you may have. With firmware r63 the drive does not spin down, downgraded to r29 it spins down as expected.
With the latest dd wrt v23 sp2 and v24 sp1 until build 19519, it is possible to install optware packages from nslu2 linux project. Installing openwrt on the linksys wrt1900acs wireless router. None of this material was written or contributed by linksys. This makes tomato more like a standard router firmware, while openwrt looks more like a normal linux system. These links take you to the downloads directory for the current hardware, grouped by processor type of the devices. Once downloaded, open up your routers configuration webpage by typing your network gateway address into your web browsers url bar and logging in as an administrator account.
The primary drive serves as the network share along. Oct 08, 2016 wrtnslu2 firmware or optware packages. Afterwards, the nslu2 still works on 36986 and fails on 36987, so its still working. 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. Openslug changes the nslu2 into a generic network appliance for you to make it do what you want it to do. Iwe had dd wrt firmware on my router for few years but never had a need to install any optware packages until now and keep running into problem by simply trying to install openssh. 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. It is also possible to run openwrt, debian, gentoo, freebsd, netbsd. This list covers additional software that can be installed on devices running dd wrt. Optware also provides many nslu2 linux packages build specially for dd wrt. Follow the links below to find the appropriate directory. An internals page listing the specs of the linksys nslu2. Many of these will run on various brands such as linksys, asus, netgear, etc.
The main components are linux, utillinux, musl, and busybox. We already have created a post on best open source customized router firmware, however, if you are planning to download and install the openwrt then you should see the belowgiven list routers supported by the openwrt. Hi thanks for the link, i dont know how i didnt stumble upon this myself. Openwrt open wireless router is an open source project for embedded operating systems. List of software created and maintained by people other than the manufacturer of the product. Linksys official support network storage link for usb 2. Aug 24, 2016 in this guide well walk through the quick process of upgrading your ledeopenwrt firmware to their latest version. The main emphasis lies on providing the easiest possible handling while at the same time supporting a great number of functionalities within the framework of the respective hardware platform used.
I had to rescue my website from some unknown corruption that prevent it from being visible a few weeks ago, so i figured i should at least do something with it again. The nslu2 s mac is printed on the outside of the box the nslu2 was in when it was delivered to you. For this example we will be using openwrt, but the process is almost exactly. It appears i can do everything without it except use flash drives. Can i download the firmware directly from the ddwrt site or is the firmware found on my open router modified to work for the netgear routers. This probably isnt for the novice, but between this and the nslu2 wiki, you should be able to figure everything out. To know the mac is also useful to find the ip that the router has given to your nslu2 in the router log files. Click browse to view the contents of the selected share. Openwrt open wireless router is an open source project for embedded operating systems based on linux, primarily used on embedded devices to route network traffic.
Installing entware is also supported and more modern than optware, with even more packages. 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. Linksys nslu2 this device is not recommended for future use with openwrt due to low flashram. We wanted to go all the way and install a full linux distribution on it. All components have been optimized to be small enough to fit into the limited storage and memory available in home routers. Notable custom firmware projects for wireless routers. The openwrt project was started in 2004 after linksys had built the firmware for their wrt54g series of wireless. The download for the stock firmware on this site is not a.
Il existe deux principaux firmware alternatifs disponibles pour le nslu2. The nslu2 is a networkattached storage nas device made by. Do not buy devices with 4mb flash 32mb ram if you intend to flash an uptodate and secure openwrt version 18. Notable customfirmware projects for wireless routers.
Download this image to your local linux desktopnotebook. This project contains software for personalizing the nslu2 network storage device, manufactured by linksys. If youre looking to install debian, then see the debian area. This is the web presence of the nslu2 linux development group and user community. Proceed to find the area where you either update or change the router firmware. Be sure you select the right hardware version for your router before downloading. You can also find an explanation of the boot process of the nslu2 running debian. Optware packages are available to expand functionality. Install upslug2 utility to upgrade the firmware of a linksys nslu2 via the network, into debianbased system, simply type aptget install upslug2 put nslu2 in upgrade mode holdon the reset switch, turnon the nslu2, wait 10 seconds until readystatus led blink alternatively redgreen, release reset switch connect network cable.
The extent of support for and testing on particular hardware varies from project to project. 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. How to flash openwrt or return to stock firmware on. The general setup is a small home network connected to the isp via a firstgeneration apple time capsule.
There are two main replacement firmware images available for the device. The nslu2linux project provides lots of information regarding linux on the nslu2. Does anyone know where i might be able to acquire an installation disc or download the flash utility installer. In addition i also have a 500gb wd mybook essential, connected to port 1. Flashing tomato over openwrt on wrt54gl techfindings. There are also several open source projects around the nslu2 if youre not happy with the linksys firmware. I recently purchased a used nslu2, and it lacks the installation disc. Including some nice upnp software from twonky if youre looking at. Now its time to download your firmware and start installing. I think tomato is based on the original asus firmware, while openwrt is built from scratch well, based on or related to nslu2linux, if i remember correctly. Openwrt update on an nslu2 and some minor osx stuff mixed in as well this is my first blog post in quite a number of years. The nslu2 offers one just wired ethernet port and two usb ports. Including some nice upnp software from twonky if youre looking at a home upnp multimedia solution. Mar 28, 2009 this probably isnt for the novice, but between this and the nslu2 wiki, you should be able to figure everything out.
This list covers additional software that can be installed on devices running ddwrt. The nslu2 is a networkattached storage nas device made by linksys. I have an initial patch to add dg834g support, but the ondisk image fil format is. The license terms below in this schedule 3 are from the public. It is designed to replace the original kernel, root filesystem and applications. I have an initial patch to add dg834g support, but the ondisk image fil format is a bit different, because while tryng to update i have. 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. The router is not supported by any wrt firmware because it is old and hardware is not supported so i will flash tplink firmware. If you feel installing a new firmware is some kind of risks, you could consider to purchase a preinstalled one. The primary drive serves as the network share along with the root and swap partitions for the nslu2. Direction select the desired direction where backing up will occur. Geoffs place openwrt update on an nslu2 and some minor. The machines on the network are macs and linux boxes and, apart from a fixed ip, theres nothing special about the network. It is adviced to use the latest available release if possible.
Stay up to date with firmware improvements and ensure your devices optimal performance. If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider flashing an open source firmware like ddwrt, openwrt or lede. The nslu2s mac is printed on the outside of the box the nslu2 was in when it was delivered to you. It will flash and verify the upload and then reboot automatically this is what i call a comfortable firmware interface. Openwrt firmware information and download links linksys. It is also possible to run openwrt, debian, gentoo. View full linksys nslu2 network storage link specs on cnet. I read i had to download the firmware from here, but looking on the ddwrt site i can search out my router model and a list of downloads display.
Do your research to find out which firmware is right for your needs. With the latest ddwrt v23 sp2 and v24 sp1 until build 19519, it is possible to install optware packages from nslu2linux project. Page 31 end of terms and conditions end of schedule 2 schedule 3 if this linksys product contains open source software licensed under version 2. Optware also provides many nslu2linux packages build specially for ddwrt. Iwe had ddwrt firmware on my router for few years but never had a need to install any optware packages until now and keep running into problem by simply trying to install openssh. The other is slugosbe formerly openslug, which is based on the openembedded framework. If youre looking to install the unslung firmware, then see the unslung new users guide.
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. Please seek the advice of the open source community pages if youre unsure how to use or install a third party firmware. Jan 09, 2020 dd wrt is the most popular a linux based alternative opensource firmware, it is suitable for a great variety of wlan routers and embedded systems. If youre a computer freak like i am the nslu2 firmware is released under gpl from linksys website. Openslug is a replacement firmware for the linksys nslu2. This port of optware is tailored for ddwrt and extends the router to full feature linux if enough storage jffs, sdmmc card, usb is provided for packages. I was able to tether my phone onto a laptop to download the newest. The nslu2 is sort of a nas network addressed storage where you. The nslu2 linux project provides lots of information regarding linux on the nslu2. Given the recent success in building openwrt for the bifferboard.
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