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diff --git a/packages/nslu2-binary-only/unslung-rootfs/README b/packages/nslu2-binary-only/unslung-rootfs/README index c10db14606..e8b27197ea 100644 --- a/packages/nslu2-binary-only/unslung-rootfs/README +++ b/packages/nslu2-binary-only/unslung-rootfs/README @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -UNLUNG-4.x Family Release README INSTALLATION +Unslung-5.x Family Release README INSTALLATION You must follow the steps in this README *exactly*. Do not skip any steps, and do not skip ahead thinking you know what you are doing and don't need to follow @@ -49,10 +49,10 @@ PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 3) The external disk that you use as the target for package installation must be (or have previously been) formatted by the NSLU2. It is possible to - upgrade from UNSLUNG 1.x, 2.x and 3.x without reformatting your disk. + upgrade from all previous Unslung versions without reformatting your disk. The unsling script will not touch anything in /unslung or /opt on your disk, so make sure all your file modifications are in those directories, - as you were warned in the README file in UNSLUNG 1.x, 2.x and 3.x :-) + as you were warned in the README file in all previous Unslung versions :-) 4) If you want to use a flash disk as the target for package installation, ensure that it is at least 256MB, plugged into port 1, and formatted @@ -91,25 +91,43 @@ FIRMWARE INSTALLATION DETAILS attached, the default username and password is the only way to access the Management web pages). - 2-a) If you are installing Unslung 4.x onto an NSLU2 unit with Linksys - standard firmware *or* UNSLUNG 1.x or 2.x, flash unslung-4.x.bin as - you normally would flash new firmware (using the web interface - "Upgrade Firmware" page). + 2-a) If you are installing Unslung 5.x onto an NSLU2 unit with Linksys + standard firmware *or* Unslung version 1.x or version 2.x already + installed, flash unslung-5.x.bin as you normally would flash new + firmware (using the web interface "Upgrade Firmware" page). - 2-b) If you are installing Unslung 4.x onto an NSLU2 unit with version 3.x - or verions 4.x already installed, you must put the NSLU2 into - maintenance mode before you can use the web interface to flash a new - version. Just click the "Enter Maintenance Mode" link on the web + 2-b) If you are installing Unslung 5.x onto an NSLU2 unit with Unslung + version 3.x already installed, you must put the NSLU2 into + maintenance mode before you can use the web interface to flash a new + version. Just click the "Enter Maintenance Mode" link on the web interface "Upgrade Firmware" page, wait for the NSLU2 to reboot, and - then flash the new firmware in the normal manner. + then flash the new firmware in the normal manner (using the web + interface "Upgrade Firmware" page). + + 2-c) If you are installing Unslung 5.x onto an NSLU2 unit with Unslung + version 4.x already installed, you must put the NSLU2 into RedBoot + Upgrade Mode before you can upload new firmware. Note that Unslung + version 4.x has an "Enter Maintenance Mode" link on the web interface + "Upgrade Firmware" page, but it does not work, so you will need to + use the instructions at + + http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/HowTo/TelnetIntoRedBoot + + to access the RedBoot command line, and then type "upgrade" to put + the NSLU2 into RedBoot Upgrade Mode. Then you will need to use the + Linux UpSlug tool or the Windows SerComm Upgrade tool to upload the + new firmware. + + 2-d) If you are installing Unslung 5.x onto an NSLU2 unit with version 5.x + already installed, you must first put the NSLU2 into RedBoot Upgrade + Mode. Just click the "Enter Upgrade Mode" link on the web interface + "Upgrade Firmware" page, wait for the NSLU2 to reboot, and for the + Ready/Status LED to begin flashing red and green, and then use either + the Linux UpSlug tool or the Windows SerComm Upgrade tool to upload + the new firmware. - During firmware flashing, the top LED - Ready/Status - flashes red and - green (approximately 5 minutes, but can be much longer), and you - should receive a Javascript message that indicates that the flash - of the firmware was successful. - - - During flashing, some browsers may hog 100% CPU, and you are advised not - to have other activities going on at the client while flashing. + green (approximately 5 minutes, but can be much longer). - The NSLU2 will reboot after the flashing is complete. @@ -228,7 +246,7 @@ you won't have access until you change the file /share/hdd/conf/passwd. 6) If you wish to migrate your packages from the old Unslung 3.x location in the /share/hdd/conf (disk1) or /share/flash/conf (disk2) partitions to the - new Unslung 4.x location on the data partition, then run: + new Unslung 4.x and 5.x location on the data partition, then run: "/sbin/slingover disk1" (if your packages were previously on disk1 and you ran "/sbin/unsling disk1" in step 5) or "/sbin/slingover disk2" (if your packages were previously on disk2 and you ran "/sbin/unsling disk2" in @@ -253,14 +271,14 @@ you won't have access until you change the file /share/hdd/conf/passwd. ***** Congratulations, you're now Unslung! ***** -Make sure you add an entry to the "The UNSLUNG 4.x" table in the Yahoo group. +Make sure you add an entry to the "The Unslung 5.x" table in the Yahoo group. Just use the next free integer for your Unslung number. If you make no further changes, your NSLU2 will continue to operate normally. But to customize things, you'll be downloading packages and adding stuff to the /unslung directory using diversion scripts. -Read the NOTES file to expand the capabilities of your uNSLUng NSLU2! +Read the NOTES file to expand the capabilities of your Unslung NSLU2! Enjoy! |