Upload
new
firmware
to
Carambola
2
This topic covers few methods how to upgrade firmware on Carambola. Some methods require only serial
connection, some only LAN, some LAN and Serial. Also you might need to install/setup other software to
perform these tasks.
sysupgrade
sysupgrade
is best ever way to upgrade firmware. For this to work you must be connected to Carambola
terminal. It does not matter using Serial, LAN ir Wireless connection.
mtd
mtd
method is similar to sysupgrade. Use any one you like.
Serial
connection
only
Using
serial
cable is most dangerous one. There many things that can go wrong. Ensure you have good serial
cable (cheaper usb-serial adapters don't work), rock solid power supply and steel nerves :)
TFTP
TFTP
method to upgrade firmware requires you serial connection to Carambola and configured TFTP server
over LAN. Wireless connection does not work.
Upgrading
bootloader
If for some reason you have older bootloader and wish to upgrade, you must proceed
here
. It is even more
dangerous than upgrading firmware using serial connection only. If something fails, there are big chances you
render your module useless.
Web
interface
/
LUCI
This method is recommended for novices. Connect Carambola web interface, browse for firmware upgrade,
select file and press upgrade.
Terminal
programs
for
various
OS,
settings
and
usage
examples
terminals
Carambola2
automated
flashing
(linux
version)
Pyton based flash utility for Carambola2
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