You can now unmount the USB device from your host and get back to your iConnect.Īt the uBoot prompt type: setenv bootargs_console 'console=ttyS0,115200 root=/dev/sda2 rootdelay=10 3' n initramfs -d initrd.img-2.6.29-2-kirkwood uInitrd (this only works in debian based linux distributions) cd /mnt/ (or whatever device your usb disk/boot partition is on) apt-get uboot-mkimage Mount the USB disk into which you just installed Debian, in your Linux host.
#Install debian wheezy dockstar install
In the end it will nonetheless fail to install the kernel and boot loader, but don’t panic :)Īfter install, we still need to setup the kernel and initrd. You should be able to use the debian installer without any troubles, as it is no different from the x86 installer. Last we boot the kernel + Initrd bootm 0x00800000 0x01100000 atftpd), please use only ONE of the options.Īfter loading the kernel and Initrd into memory we configure the boot arguments to the debian installer setenv bootargs console =ttyS0,115200n8 base-installer/initramfs-tools/driver-policy =most I provide you here 2 alternatives, you can use a USB stick formated using ext2 or you can download the initrd and kernel through TFTP by setting up a TFTP server in your host (e.g. Links to the debian uInitrd and uImage are available here.
Next we will load the debian lenny install environment either through USB or TFTP (this procedure is based on the procedure published here used for the OpenRD). Take note! You must really saveenv and reset In the prompt type: setenv mainlineLinux yes
#Install debian wheezy dockstar serial
Linux Host in order to setup the kernelįirst step is to rip apart the iConnect and reach the serial port as depicted here.Īfter connecting your host to the iconnect through the usb serial adapter you should be getting a prompt: Marvell>.Ethernet Connection for debian installation - Important!!! you MUST use Gigabit Ethernet!!! due to a bug in the Debian Install Kernel.USB harddisk or stick (harddisk is advisable since stick tend to wear off).Access to the Serial Console through a USB to serial interface such as the FTDI - TTL-232R-3V3-WE (some soldering required).You will need to rip apart the device in order to access the console port. Installing Debian on a Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station is not that difficult but will unavoidably void your warranty. Novemgadgets hacks linux plugcomputer iconnect Installing Debian on a Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station
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