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diff --git a/en/boot-installer/arm.xml b/en/boot-installer/arm.xml index 6cd45e302..d891ecbbb 100644 --- a/en/boot-installer/arm.xml +++ b/en/boot-installer/arm.xml @@ -119,3 +119,113 @@ To boot a CD-ROM from the Cyclone console prompt, use the command </para> </sect2> + + + <sect2 arch="arm" id="boot-firmware"><title>Booting from Firmware</title> + +&boot-installer-intro-firmware.xml; + + <sect3 arch="arm" id="boot-firmware-nslu2"><title>Booting the NSLU2</title> + +<para> + +There are three ways how to put the installer firmware into flash: + + <sect4 arch="arm"><title>Using the NSLU2 web interface</title> + +<para> + +Go to the administration section and choose the menu item +<literal>Upgrade</literal>. You can then browse your disk for the +installer image you have previously downloaded. Then press the +<literal>Start Upgrade</literal> button, confirm, wait for a few minutes +and confirm again. The system will then boot straight into the installer. + +</para> + + </sect4> + + <sect4 arch="arm"><title>Via the network using Linux/Unix</title> + +<para> + +You can use <command>upslug2</command> from any Linux or Unix machine to +upgrade the machine via the network. This software is packaged for +Debian. + +First, you have to put your NSLU2 in upgrade mode: + +<orderedlist> +<listitem><para> + +Disconnect any disks and/or devices from the USB ports. + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +Power off the NSLU2 + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +Press and hold the reset button (accessible through the small hole on the +back just above the power input). + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +Press and release the power button to power on the NSLU2. + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +Wait for 10 seconds watching the ready/status LED. After 10 seconds it +will change from amber to red. Immediately release the reset button. + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +The NSLU2 ready/status LED will flash alternately red/green (there is a 1 +second delay before the first green). The NSLU2 is now in upgrade mode. + +</para></listitem> +</orderedlist> + +See the <ulink url="NSLU2-Linux +pages">http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/OpenSlug/UsingTheBinary</ulink> if +you have problems with this. + +Once your NSLU2 is in upgrade mode, you can flash the new image: + +<informalexample><screen> +sudo upslug2 -i di-nslu2.bin +</screen></informalexample> + +Note that the tool also shows the MAC address of your NSLU2, which may come +in handy to configure your DHCP server. After the whole image has been +written and verified, the system will automatically reboot. Make sure you +connect your USB disk again now, otherwise the installer won't be able to +find it. + +</para> + + </sect4> + + <sect4 arch="arm"><title>Via the network using Windows</title> + +<para> + +There is <ulink url = +"http://www.everbesthk.com/8-download/sercomm/firmware/all_router_utility.zip">a +tool</ulink> for Windows to upgrade the firmware via the network. + +</para> + + </sect4> + +</para> + + </sect3> + + </sect2> + |