I run two media server applications on it serving the same library. Wait some minutes to give it the time to generate ssh keys and set up the hardware, then you can try to connect to actually start the install. This is the web presence of the nslu2 linux development group and user community. See the user manual that came with your nslu2 for instructions on how to access this feature. Flashing the nslu2 with the unslung firmware is quite easy if you follow the instructions by the letter. 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. The other is slugosbe formerly openslug, which is based on the openembedded framework. There are two main replacement firmware images available for the device.
Campworld the linksys nslu2 unslung getting started. 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. Nov 21, 2004 the linksys nslu2 is a fun thing to hack around with, not only can you change the firmware and do things like telnet to it, but with this guide it can act as an itunes server and stream music to an. Number of drives attached to slug can be greater than 2. The nslu2 linux project provides lots of information regarding linux on the nslu2. When trying to update i found out the following problems. Exploring the nslu2 by looking at its internal file structures using any method that doesnt modify its code should leave your warranty intact. Linksys nslu2 network storage server link for usb 2. Asterisk is available now for linksys nslu2 using customized firmware. Click the check for update button to browse the linksys website for the storage links latest firmware. At the end of 2006, cisco rebranded its linksys voipbased phones under the name. Beta firmwares have also been released, but require an apple developer account to acquire.
It is designed to replace the original kernel, root filesystem and applications. Optware packages are available to expand functionality. I was thinking about getting a linksys nslu2 to act as a nas using an external usb hard drive. Using stock linksys firmware you can now interrupt the boot process to boot or burn a userdefined kernel or ramdisk. Twonkyvision for our xbox360 and dlink dsm320 player ie upnp av ones and mtdaapdfirefly for itunes clients and a roku soundbridge. The linksys nslu2 is an inexpensive network attached storage server. There are several efforts underway in the developer community, but the focus of our convergence will the unslung firmware and package system. Jim buzbee first identified the mechanism to turn on telnet access to the linksys nslu2 on his linux on the nslu2 page.
Enter the linksys nslu2 and the updated firmware v2. I hope first somebody undertandme and the someone that can help me thanks. The company was later purchased by cisco and no new products were marketed under the name between 2001 and 2006. 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. Essentially, its a tiny box with an ethernet port and two highspeed usb connectors. 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. It follows along the line of my iphone app i wrote a while back. How to set up an nslu2 with a mac for dummies like me. The nslu2 is a nas device which is an abbreviation for a network attached storage. I am thinking of loading the unslung firmware and seeing if. 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. It is used to make usb flash memory or hard disk devices accessible over a network to share music, video, or data files with managed access by user name or group.
First, its designed to maintain standard linksys functionality, while allowing a high degree of customization. This firmware brings several basic extensions to the box. Originally powered by a linksys firmware, it can be enhanced greatly by an open source alternative openslug beta but promising or unslug stable for openslug. Netbsd wikitutorials how to install netbsd on the linksys nslu2 slug without a serial port, using nfs and telnet. None of this material was written or contributed by linksys. Please note that all of our listings are sold exactly as pictured, and this item does not come with any additional parts or pieces not shown in the. You will need to know then when you get a new router, or when you reset your router. Dec 21, 2005 originally powered by a linksys firmware, it can be enhanced greatly by an open source alternative openslug beta but promising or unslug stable for openslug. I would probably run one of the os firmwares on it unslung or openslug. 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. Linksys by cisco nslu2 network storage link for usb 2.
This page contains a detailed explanation of how to enable telnet access on the linksys nslu2, without needing to be able to access an ext2ext3 filesystem. The easiest way to recover is probably to reinstall the linksys firmware and then reapply unslung. Vcci, en55022, en55024, ices003 class b, fcc part 15 b, emc interface provided. It makes usb flash memory and hard disks accessible over a network using the smb protocol also known as windows file sharing or cifs. Plug the nslu2 into your network and make sure your router and machine are both set to ip addresses in the 192. This probably isnt for the novice, but between this and the nslu2 wiki, you should be able to figure everything out. I have another article up on tomsnetworking regarding the unslung firmware. Mar 28, 2009 this probably isnt for the novice, but between this and the nslu2 wiki, you should be able to figure everything out. There is apparently a window of a few seconds during the bootloader initialization where a telnet connection to the nslu2 is possible on port 9000 of ip address 192. Hacking the linksys nslu2 part 5 moving to unslung. 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.
The first iphone model released by infogear in 1998 combined the features of a regular phone and a web terminal. A firmware is an ipsw file that contains everything needed to run the core operating system, ios. Please note that all of our listings are sold exactly as pictured, and this item does not come with any additional parts or pieces not shown in the picture. Openslug is a replacement firmware for the linksys nslu2. You have to deactivate the windows firewall of the desktop you are using, otherwise the setup software on the linksys cd will not be able to find the nslu2 in your lan. Use the linksys nslu2 as an itunes server hackaday. Il existe deux principaux firmware alternatifs disponibles pour le nslu2. May 24, 2006 while attempting to upgrade my linksys nslu2 s firmware, i inadvertently powered it off while setting it back in its stand. My hardware configuration consists of the nslu2 with two 500gb external hard drives. It is designed to work as a file server in your local network enabling any pc in your lan to access the files on the external harddrives attached via usb 2. I recently purchased a used nslu2, and it lacks the installation disc.
Linksys nslu2 diskless network attached storage note. After the upslug2 tool is done flashing the firmware image, your nslu2 will automatically be rebooted into the ubuntu installer. You can also find an explanation of the boot process of the nslu2 running debian. If after applying the unslung firmware you are unable to get your nslu2 to boot flashing green light for 3 minutes with no beep, chances are that you did not follow the installation instructions correctly. View and download linksys nslu2 user manual online. 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. Replacing the stock firmware allows you to install optional packages to run services such as network services ddns, dhcp, firewall, web services web. You have to install first the unslung software before installing the asterisk package. Stay up to date with firmware improvements and ensure your. If you have a windows desktop in your lan, you can make use of the nslu2 installation cd provided by linksys.
Oct 10, 2010 using stock linksys firmware you can now interrupt the boot process to boot or burn a userdefined kernel or ramdisk. Stay up to date with firmware improvements and ensure your devices optimal performance. Unslung an addon to the original firmware, keeping the webinterface and all standard features. It appears i can do everything without it except use flash drives. 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. This project contains software for personalizing the nslu2 network storage device, manufactured by linksys. Linksys official support network storage link for usb 2. I am thinking of loading the unslung firmware and seeing if that makes this more than a finicky device. Does anyone know where i might be able to acquire an installation disc or download the flash utility installer. Do not buy devices with 4mb flash 32mb ram if you intend to flash an uptodate and secure openwrt version 18.
An internals page listing the specs of the linksys nslu2. Click check for update to browse the linksys website for the storage links latest firmware. Fit linksys nslu2 network storage ac adapter charger dc replace supply cord. Im using this page is to collect information on the linksys nslu2. Find the default login, username, password, and ip address for your linksys nslu2 router. I needed to reset firmware back to linksys s default firmware and it took me almost 4 hours to do it for this seemingly easy reset. My linksys wrt54g router sees it but that is of no use. Linksys nslu2 this device is not recommended for future use with openwrt due to low flashram.
Power glitch during linksys nslu2 firmware upgrade. But i have a few reservations about the fact there are only 2 usb ports and ive read that it is a bit on the slow side for hd access. 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. Details about linksys nslu2 diskless network attached storage. While linksys does not support any of the alternate firmware. Purchase a linksys nslu2 and join our community if you are interested. The ready light is blinking green and orange, ethernet is glowing green and the nslu2 doesnt see either of the drives attached to it. I have a nslu2 running unslung firmware with a 500gbyte usb drive on it. Hacking the linksys nslu2 part vi installing a media server.
While attempting to upgrade my linksys nslu2s firmware, i inadvertently powered it off while setting it back in its stand. Openslug changes the nslu2 into a generic network appliance for you to make it do what you want it to do. On peut remplacer le firmware originel et acceder ainsi au systeme dexploitation. It has now been three weeks since i received my nslu2 box. This made the unslung project possible which provides a firmware based upon the one provided by linksys but which opens the nslu to be accessed almost just like any other linux computer and allows for installing various types of software. This item linksys by cisco nslu2 network storage link for usb 2. The linksys iphone was a line of internet appliances from cisco systems. I first enter upgrade mode by following this page and then used the flash tool unslug2 on my debian machine to reset its firmware to r63 that i downloaded from linksys web site. The primary drive serves as the network share along with the root and swap partitions for the nslu2. Add a little custom firmware and youre free to use the usb ports for whatever you want. The primary drive serves as the network share along. Slugosbe allows users to reflash the device with a minimal. Get support for linksys network storage link for usb 2.
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