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  1. Answered my own question. Yes you can use this procedure for the 2200 version with a couple of exceptions. I didn't need to patch Redboot or the kernel. Therefore you really don't need SSH access initially either. I started at step 11, flashing fon's firmware and everything went smooth. With telnet to Redboot available for the first few seconds, it seems that Fon may have unintentionally left this version wide open. Especially considering not having to patch Redboot or the kernel. The firmware version was 0.7.1 r2
  2. I realize this procedure is for the fonera 2100 but has anyone successfully used this procedure for the 2200 version? They are very similar. Not the fonera+ (2201) version as that has a separate procedure. I've already enabled SSH access on it using the kolofonium hack.
  3. Don't feel bad, so am I. Maybe someone will feel sorry for us. LOL
  4. Because it's what I like and have always used. Plus it works really well on my Acer Aspire One. I will occasionally boot up Slax, Ubuntu, or Backtrack from USB.
  5. Ok, I've had a little time to play with the mini router from open-mesh. I've been able to verify the following: Telnet to RedBoot is open at 192.168.0.1 port 9000 (not sure what the timeout is) SSH is enabled by default. The default kernel already allows for write access to the flash chip and RedBoot configuration. So, after a deep breath I took the plunge. I started at step 11 of the Jasager install (firmware installation). approx 10 minutes later I had a successful OpenWRT install. Enabled wireless and connected right in. So basically you don't have to worry about revision number, enabling SSH, or patching the RedBoot config and default kernel. Again, I did this on the Open-Mesh mini router model MR3201A-38NQ. Happy haking...!
  6. Here's another image comparing the open-mesh mini router with a la fonera 2100. http://www.siliconempire.net/images/fon2100openmeshmini.jpg
  7. Yes it shares the same DC power plug as the fon 2100, 5V 2A. The size of the barrel is the same as well. My fon 2200 has a different size plug and it's 7.5V, 1A. The only thing I don't like about the fon 2100 board is that it gets pretty warm in spots. My fon 2200 does not.
  8. I haven't seen this product mentioned in the forums, but a company called Open Mesh sells a wireless access point that is identical to the La Fonera 2100. They call it the Open-Mesh Mini-Router. I got two of them in the mail today and they are identical to the fon 2100's. Here's the kick. By default, SSH is enabled as well as telnet into Redboot. They even mention this on their website so as to allow flashing with other open-source solutions. They deserve major kudos for keeping their hardware open. The basic idea behind their hardware is to create a wireless open mesh. Like the Foneras, they run OpenWRT and broadcast both public and private SSIDs. However, there is no web config utility built into the router. All configuration is done by using their "dashboard". Of course, like their tech support told me, you can run your own local copy of an open source dashboard if you don't want to use theirs. I will be purchasing more units from them shortly. They also have another model which I believe closely resembles the fon+. I have included a few pictures to whet your technolust. http://www.siliconempire.net/images/openmesh4fon.jpg http://www.siliconempire.net/images/openmesh5fon.jpg http://www.siliconempire.net/images/openmesh3.jpg http://www.siliconempire.net/images/openmesh1.jpg So if you've had trouble hacking into the foneras you might want to consider an open-mesh mini router. Forgive me if this sounds like a sales pitch. I'm just excited about finding the hardware. ...and no I don't work for open-mesh.
  9. I was able to gain console access by using the serial cable I had built for my NSLU2. I had to use all four pins which includes the VCC pin because the MAX232 adapter requires the 3.3 volts. You can pick up the adapter from Compsys for $20. Just order A232DBH3v (Max232 RS232 I/O 3 volt Assembled with hood kit). All you need to do is solder 4 wires to it and it's ready to use. I used an old cdrom audio cable that I cut one end off for soldering to the connector. The other end will already have the pins to connect to the serial port on Fon. Here's what the cable looks like connected to my NSLU2: http://www.siliconempire.net/images/nslu2serial.jpg http://www.siliconempire.net/images/nslu2b.jpg Ref: http://www.rwhitby.net/projects/nslu2
  10. No problem. yeah the compaq minis are Celeron 2 Ghz systems, basically a test bed for whatever projects come along.
  11. Pretty simple setup. My lab is located in our garage that was partitioned off to create another room. Cable internet gets dumped into a WRT54GS wireless router, from there it goes into a Netgear 24 port gigabit switch. Out of the switch, blue cables connect to 3 PCs and Xbox 360 in the rest of the house. Red cables connect to the 8 Compaq Evo SFF mini's in the bottom of the rack. These I use for various projects. One shelf is running replicated MySQL servers and an Oracle db server. The other shelf is running my file and print server. A couple spares left over. Above the monitor is a Dell 16 port KVM that I use for the Compaq minis. There is an unused Cisco Catalyst 2900 XL that used to be part of my cisco lab before I sold it. What you don't see is my main workstation area where there are four more systems and three laptops.
  12. I've had an Acer Aspire One 8.9" with the 6 cell battery and 160 gig HD for about 4 months now. It is awesome. I like it so much that I plan to buy the 10" version within the next few weeks. I'm currently dual booting Windows XP and Slackware Linux and haven't had any problems. The wifi works great under Slackware. Whatever you intend to use it for it is a great machine. I think Darren and Snubs think pretty highly of their Aspire One's as well.
  13. I just use an old Ipaq 3670 with a pcmcia expansion pack added on running a compaq WL110 wireless card. I've got a 7dBi antenna attached to the card. The Ipaq is running an old version of Windows Mobile with Mini Stumbler. It works great for reconnaissance. I love to see what people have named their AP. Funny one's include, "ItchyMelvin" and "Our connection not yours".
  14. I'm about ready to buy about a dozen pineapples, probably within the next few days. I'll post back here when they come in.
  15. donito

    Show notes ?

    Are there any show notes for episodes beyond 4x04 ? That is the most recent one listed on the show notes page on the wiki. I'm interested in the code samples for the teensy USB development board, specifically the psylon LED example (episode 0503)
  16. How long did it take you to receive your Fonera living in Georgia? I live in Ohio and just ordered a couple today.
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