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GadgetPC / Re: Wifi/WPA2/dhcp on GadgetPC Debian.

« on: February 17, 2010, 09:42:08 am »

The new DEBIAN release is added to BIPOMFTP
linux2.6.30.4_15Feb2010.tar.bz2
debian_rootfs_17Feb2010.tar.bz2

It includes BiPOM installer to detect the used board (GadgetPC or Mini-Max/ARM9) to install all the necessary drivers automatically.

Also, it configures all network interfaces automatically
if your network has DHCP server.

Note. In case of WiFi it is necessary to edit SSID/PASSWORD
of /etc/network/interfaces

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GadgetPC / Re: Wifi/WPA2/dhcp on GadgetPC Debian.

« on: February 06, 2010, 08:26:46 am »

The latest Debian release to support WiFi ( DLink WUA1340) /WPA2/ with the fixed IP is added to Bipom FTP public server (bipomftp@www.bipom.com)

FTP Username = bipomftp
FTP Password = guest123!
http://www.bipom.com/support/gadgetpc/bipomftp.png

Linux kernel: linux2.6.30.4_06Feb2010.tar.bz2
RootFS (Debian Lenny): debian_rootfs_06Feb2010.tar.bz2
Platform: BiPOM ARM9260
Features: UVC camera, DLink WiFi interface, mc, swap support, man-db, WAP2-PSK, ssh, telnetd

To run  the system it is necessary to:
- prepare a dual-partition USB drive
Read http://www.bipom.com/documents/boards/gadgetpc/GadgetPC%20Debian%20Installation%20Guide.pdf ;
- adapt U-Boot of Gadget PC to mount USB drive as ROOTFS

Code: [Select]

setenv bootargs mem=32M console=ttyS1,115200 root=/dev/sda2 rw rootwait
setenv bootcmd \'usb start; fatload usb 0:1 0x21000000 uimage; bootm 0x21000000\'
saveenv
;
- adapt /etc/network/interfaces to your network

Code: [Select]

# The wireless network WPA2-PSK interface
auto wlan0
iface wlan0 inet static
address 192.168.1.211
netmask 255.255.255.0
gateway 192.168.1.1
wpa-psk "your_password"
wpa-driver wext
wpa-key-mgmt WPA-PSK
wpa-proto WPA2
wpa-ssid "your_ssid"
;

- assign WPA2-PSK authentication to your wireless network

48

GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: February 12, 2010, 01:04:38 am »

There are 2 pairs of user name / password in accordance with the installation guide
user/user
root/root

49

GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: February 08, 2010, 07:18:14 am »

Note, the instruction describes all steps how to start from scratch. It is for advanced users who wants to generate
everything from ZERO point.

I guess you have to use the existing packages from bipomftp.

http://www.bipom.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1263702424/1#1

1)
Download 2 packages ( Linux kernel and Debian RootFs)
to /home/mini/fs/debian folder
Linux kernel: linux2.6.30.4_06Feb2010.tar.bz2
RootFS (Debian Lenny): debian_rootfs_06Feb2010.tar.bz2

change to that folder
cd  /home/mini/fs/debian

2) Insert  the Flash USB drive to a PC
Let\'s say you have Linux partitions called EXT3
and MSDOS partition called FAT. I mean labels
It has to mount your 2 partitions to
/dev/sdb1 -> /media/FAT
/dev/sdb2 -> /media/EXT3

3)
sudo tar [ch8211]xvjf  debian_rootfs_06Feb2010.tar.bz2

Password is max

It will create EXT3 folder under /home/mini/fs/debian

 4)
Copy all files from EXT3 folder to your Linux partition

sudo cp -R EXT3/* /media/EXT3

5)
sudo tar [ch8211]xvjf  linux2.6.30.4_06Feb2010.tar.bz2
It will create FAT folder under /home/mini/fs/debian

 6)
Copy all files from FAT folder to your  MSDOS partition

sudo cp -R FAT/* /media/FAT

Note, all the steps are described in details on the last page
of the installation guide.


7) Edit /media/EXT3/etc/network/interfaces file to match your needs

Unmount Flash drive, connect to Gadget PC.

 Don\'t forget to adapt U-Boot

Code: [Select]

setenv bootargs mem=32M console=ttyS1,115200 root=/dev/sda2 rw rootwait
setenv bootcmd \'usb start; fatload usb 0:1 0x21000000 uimage; bootm 0x21000000\'
saveenv


50

GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: January 29, 2010, 12:47:14 am »

NOT ./iwconfig
BUT ./iwconfig rausb0 key 1237489567

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GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: January 28, 2010, 03:20:35 am »

the correct syntax is

cd /mnt/usb/wireless/sbin
./ifconfig rausb0 192.168.1.15 netmask 255.255.255.0 up
route add default gw 192.168.1.1 rausb0
./iwpriv rausb0 set SSID="franklin"
./iwconfig rausb0 key 1237489567

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GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: January 27, 2010, 12:39:35 pm »

>ESSID is ""
it has to be franklin on both GPC and router

53

GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: January 09, 2010, 03:48:21 am »

yes, it can do DHCP.
But in case of WiFi connection the current Shell files do not try to use DHCP. So it can\'t be a problem.
Note, we provide a complete set of wireless executables
under /mnt/usb/wireless/sbin folder
So you can play with different SSID, keys, etc.
/mnt/usb/wireless/sbin/iwconfig rausb0 key KEY
      /mnt/usb/wireless/sbin/iwpriv rausb0 set SSID= SSID

Also, you can use iwlist to  look at the existing network
In my opinion, the hardware layer worked.
I mean WiFi adapters. Also, IPs are correct.
You have problems only with authorization to your Access Point (AP).

Also, did you try to connect to AP ( your router) from a PC with the same key, ssid, wep ?

54

GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: January 08, 2010, 04:08:37 am »

did you re-check SSID ?

55

GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: December 27, 2009, 01:43:56 am »

Default SSID is DLinkRouter
I can see \'franklin\' on your picture.
Did you edit vars.sh ?

56

GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: December 26, 2009, 02:52:24 am »

OK, I can see a wireless interface. It can send and receive packets.  Very nice.
The next step is to configure your router
to create a correct  wireless network. Please look at the picture ( below). Note, your wireless network has to use WEP

57

GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: December 25, 2009, 02:13:30 am »

>  Do I copt the gadgetPC files to the flash drive and then add the mmarm9260 files?

no, you don\'t need to copy mmarm9260 files at  this stage.
Let\'s simplify everything because you have a serial console.
No needs to copy the mmarm9260 files to get a USB console.


Just format USB Flash drive to FAT32, then copy all files of GadgetPC release. Then, run LCP and edit vars.sh to match your configuration ( enable WiFi,  assign IP, etc.)

Then , boot and show Linux log
Also, try to execute ifconfig command when it reaches [root@GadgetPC /]

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GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: December 24, 2009, 01:56:56 am »

I can see the cause

> !!! ** Unable to read "gpcfs.gz" from usb 0:1 ** !!!
U-boot loader can\'t read the gpcfs.gz file from a USB Flash drive.

Please try to  check if you can read the file connecting the USB Flash drive to a PC USB host port.
Also, try to check  the USB Flash drive using standard Windows tools.

> USB:   scanning bus for devices... 4 USB Device(s) found
3 external USB devices are connected to the board.
1 internal device is a USB hub.
If the board is powered from a USB host port of your PC
it can cause problems because it can provide only 500mA.
As the 1st step please disconnect 2 devices ( leave only USB Flash drive) to see.

59

GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: December 23, 2009, 01:30:00 am »

Please copy and paste  the log you can see on the serial connection.
Maybe your problem is NTPD server. The board tries to connect to Internet to get time. Try to disable that server
in vars.sh

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GadgetPC / Re: linux on gadgetpc

« on: December 14, 2009, 02:49:11 pm »

yes, it is possible.
It is necessary to install the latest Mini-Max/ARM9 release
which is based on Linux 2.6.30.4
Please download and install http://www.bipom.com/files/mmarm9260e/mmarm9260e_setup.exe
Then copy all the files to USB Flash drive

It is necessary to install a driver on Win PC
http://www.bipom.com/support/gadgetpc/gserial.inf

GadgetPC will appear as a virtual COM port.
Then you can open any terminal program ( for example, hypertertminal)  to establish connection with Linux console

>Can communicate with speakers of Russian engineer via email?
yes, you can send email to tech@bipom.com in Russian.
Jack knows many languages   
http://www.bipom.com/support.php