Pogoplug pogov4a101 dslr until now, backing up your mobile device was often too difficult to remember and maintain. Hacking the pogoplug v4 series 4 and mobile with linux debian or arch. Pogoplug unlimited cloud storage service is shutting down. I have tried their instructions, and although i learned a lot from them actually i wouldnt have been able to put up this tutorial without them thank you guys. How to install debian to a pogoplug or similar machine nwfs. The gray pogoplug was introduced at a later time to better fit in with users existing components, which were not as pink as the original. I had been able to add ntp and the x11utils, but now i cant get any more packages to install have been trying to install etherwake, xterm, screen. An easy workaround is to detach any usb drives but the alarm usb until booting. The sheevaplug is a plug computer designed to allow standard computing features in as small a space as possible as one of the first such computers on the market, the device has a 1. In order to have the pogoplug boot into gnu linux, create an ip alias at address 192. In the process i found a little gotcha not mentioned in the otherwiseexcellent instructions alternative i was following, quite possibly because its new behaviour. Pogoplugs are remoteaccess devices sporting arm processor.
The tutorials to install debian on pogoplug can be found at this page, however, a bug jeff made caused the flash drive unable to boot. I did read on in the debian forums that one user was able to get the stock firmware to update by spoofing dns so that upgrade. Get the ip from your router and log in to the pogoplug via ssh, port 22. With solarwinds loggly, you can costeffectively analyze and visualize your data to answer key questions, spot trends, track sla compliance, and deliver spectacular reports. But if its booted while the usb is detached, it simply boots the original. Archlinux on the pogoplug v3 with oxnas kernel supports ext4 just fine, at least for nonboot drives. Pogoplug unlimited cloud storage service is shutting down on. The sata hard disk drive slot on top once you manage to pry off the cover is pretty much useless. Once on linux, you can install ftpsftpftps, samba, apachenginx, owncloudseafileothers, etc.
If your router allows you to use dhcp reservations based on mac addresses, it is a good idea to set one up before rebooting. Installing arch linux on the pogoplug terminally incoherent. Hi i ran across some info on installing debian onto a pogoplug device the other day and wrote up a quick guide for it that i thought i would share. Jun 27, 2012 swapping between pogoplug original and custom firmware ive successfully booted arch linux arm alarm on my pogoplug v2, after following the installation instructions. Hacking the pogoplug v4 series 4 and mobile with linux debian or arch close. Despite the huge amount of linux software available, both freeware and commercial, eventually just about every linux user ends up thinking one or more of. Automatically import your phones camera roll to your cloud so you can share the photos and videos on your phone seconds after you capture themfriends and family can watch your videos instantly. I havent touch unixlinux systems for decades and your guide may be the reason ill do it i do have a few questions before i start. Sep 19, 2012 if your router allows you to use dhcp reservations based on mac addresses, it is a good idea to set one up before rebooting. Pogoplug e02 arch linux arm installation step by step. In the process i found a little gotcha not mentioned in the otherwiseexcellent instructions alternative i was following, quite possibly because its new. Before we can install the required packages, we need to update the package. I had been able to add ntp and the x11utils, but now i cant get any more packages to install have.
I was able to install the newer debian build for my pogoplug pro as per the instructions here, but now i cant add any new packages. Complete all of the necessary steps to activate your device. You will want a custom bootloader on the device for booting either usb or. The pogoplug, and its variants such as seagate freeagent dockstar and seagate goflex net, is a plug computer that originally intend to serve as a personal cloud to share photos, videos and files through internet. You ll also want to install the uboottools package for what were about to do next. If you decide that you dont like debian and want to use the old pogoplug software, simply unplug your usb drive and. The pogoplug v3oxnas kernel supports only ext3 though i guess you mean the oxnas kernel supports ext3 only for its boot drive. Stop the pogoplug software so it doesnt interfere with the install process. Various users have tried porting stable releases of debian to the pogoplug v3oxnas and documented their attempts in various forum postings see references. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Finally, free your mobile device from storage limits by accessing content and media from your personal cloud.
If you decide that you dont like debian and want to use the old pogoplug software, simply unplug your usb drive and reboot. Sep 21, 2016 cloud engines, the company behind the pogoplug line of data backup hardware, remote device access software, and cloud file syncing and sharing services, will be shutting down its pogoplug cloud. Posted in digital audio hacks, linux hacks tagged audio, client, pogoplug, squeezebox, squeezeplug openpogo, an alternative to pogoplug software august 21, 2009 by. Pogo plug running debian squeeze the device you are looking at here is called pogoplug and it is probably one of the best purchases i have made in the last few months. Pogoplug backup and sharing device pogov4a101 adorama. Pogoplayer debian wheezy on the pogoplug pieces of mind. Once i bought a dockstar, and was mightily annoyed by it.
Now that the pogoplug boots emdebian debian will probably be way too big for nand from usb, the next possible but optional step is putting the rootfs into nand. Add packages on pogoplug pro howtoforge linux howtos and. It assumes the command are all executed from within the default pogoplug os and not from arch linux or debian. The installer will create a simple debian linux installation on your external usb drive. Pogoplug is cloud storage which provides unlimited storage. With no drives connected, connect the power cord to the pogoplug to turn it on.
Plug in the pogoplug without any usb drive attached. I grabbed an identical replacement few days ago, but for some reason i was having trouble getting debian working again, despite using identical device, similar thumb drive and following the same procedure. Raspberry pi releases 19042012 debian and arch linux images. I had no intention of using the official software at all but rather planned to install debian gnulinux immediately. Ive followed that guide on 3 devices 2 arch linux for other people and 1 debian for myself. I had no intention of using the official software at all but rather planned to install debian gnu linux immediately. The pogoplug series 4 is the latest generation of hardware from pogoplug, representing a return to the marvell kirkwood platform. Installing debian squeeze on pogoplug v3oxnas cleanly. It excelled where the original pogoplug was lacking by including 4 usb ports and a more noticeable hardware profile. The wheezy version says that the firmware on the pogoplug is to old. Booting arch linux arm alarm on pogoplug v2 is straightforward, as long as we have only attached the usb drivestick where alarm is installed. I only had to configure the bootloader to load the new os, and i succeeded after some fiddling. Fast, powerful searching over massive volumes of log data helps you fix problems before they become critical.
In this age of the cheap singleboard linux computer, hacking this type. This produced a brick with a flashing green light, so do not try to install arch for arm on this device. How to install debian to a pogoplug or similar machine. It is an impressive post and great guide to make use of the pogo. As feas has warned below, the procedure in this post installs an old uboot and old kernel on your pogo e02, using jeffs old script. How to mount your pogoplug on linux automatically tux tweaks. Add packages on pogoplug pro howtoforge linux howtos. First you will need to set up a usb drive to be used for the install. Marvell armada 370 processor datasheet released, mainline linux kernel supported on netgear readynas 102104. You can run this pc program on windows xpvista7810 32 and 64bit.
Here is the install script we will use to install debian. Just format an sd card out to ext3 and unpack the contents into it. What happens to devices on old firmware as upgrade. Ive successfully booted arch linux arm alarm on my pogoplug v2, after following the installation instructions. Your new arm soc linux support checklist elce 2012. Connect an ethernet cable to your router or modem and then to the pogoplug. Installing arch linux and setting up everything on plug. Many hackers and technical savvy has installed custom firmware onto pogoplug device to run applications e.
Hacking the pogoplug v4 series 4 and mobile with linux debian. Just download our free mobile apps from your iphone, ipad or android. Posted in digital audio hacks, linux hacks tagged audio, client, pogoplug, squeezebox, squeezeplug openpogo, an alternative to pogoplug software august 21, 2009 by matt schulz 21 comments. Ive always loaded it on a usb flash drive, though i have found some flash drives wont boot properly. Apr 24, 2017 i have a secondgeneration pogoplug the pink one with four usb ports and i bricked it while trying to install debian.
Once back in gnulinux, you can rerun the above but with a new kernel or your own custom kernel. A software development kit for the platform is also available. With the software that comes with, i struggle to get the sonos to see the pogo. Eventually new pogoplugs came out, and i invested a whopping nine bucks in a used pogoplug mobile. In order to have the pogoplug boot into gnulinux, create an ip alias at address 192.
Pogoplug e02 debian linux installation guide july 23, 2016 10. First, shut down your pogoplug, remove the usb drive and attach it to your desktop system that was used to create the emdebian rootfs. Pogoplugs are remoteaccess devices sporting arm processor running at 800 mhz, which is supported by the linux kernel. I prefer debian because i am more used to it, though i believe arch linux is less intensive.
Run linux on your dockstar, goflex, or pogoplug nas. Hacking the pogoplug v4 series 4 and mobile with linux. Ive used an old 1 gb usb memory stick for the installation. First thing to do is install optware it lets you install many prepackaged apps including useful tools such as nano which i find much easier than the vi editor. Online cloud backup solutions are slow and expensive for large document or photo collections, and attaching a hard drive to your mobile device is not practical especially when youre on the go. Turn a pogoplug into a fullfeatured linux web server.
It is driven by low power, feroceon 88fr1 rev 1 v5l cpu and has 256mb of ram, a gigabit ethernet card, and 4 usb 2. This is a cheap, capable little device for tossing up and making do your bidding, and it doesnt need to run some stripped install. From what i gather, almost all kirkwood devices of this nature run very similar software assuming its stock, and not switched to debian or arch etc. I grabbed an identical replacement few days ago, but for some reason i was having trouble getting debian working again, despite using identical device, similar thumb drive and following the same. This guide will replace the locked bootloader on your device with a new version that can boot from a variety of locations, including usb drives. But if we have any additional usb drives attached to pogoplug, we face troubles booting alarm. After having it deregistered by support, i tried installing archlinuxarm on it. That leaves good old outdated, unsupported and vulnerable lenny.
If you are willing to void your warranty you can definitely change pogoplug system and replace it with linux archlinux or debian. This is a guide for installing debian gnulinux on a pogoplug pro. Swapping between pogoplug original and custom firmware. Warning be sure to have your pogoplug connected to a stable power source while flashing the uboot. The pogoplug v2 is the second device from cloudengines to feature pogoplug software. When the device comes back, it reports as debian and not pogoplug to the dhcp server. Many hours on the debian forums over at finally got me up and running on debian wheezy with a 3. Ssh into pogoplug using putty or similar ssh clients, you should also know the ip address of pogoplug to ssh which can be found from your router setting.
There are two different versions of the software based on whether youre using a 32 bit or 64 bit version of linux. Once back in gnu linux, you can rerun the above but with a new kernel or your own custom kernel. If the pogoplug is booted while the usb stick is attached, it boots the arch linux. The version in question pogoplug mobile v4 have been repurposed in the. Cloud engines, the company behind the pogoplug line of data backup hardware, remote device access software, and cloud file syncing and sharing services, will be shutting down its pogoplug cloud. I have been using the device for close to two years, but it died. Debian should attempt to dhcp itself to happiness and you should be able to log in via ssh, or via the serial console. I have a secondgeneration pogoplug the pink one with four usb ports and i bricked it while trying to install debian. Pogoplugs are great little storage devices, but they can do more than they let on. The squeeze version does not work cause debian moved the file locations and the script cant find them. You can get a kernel, initrd, and image from bodhi on the doozan forum as well. The other day i bought a pogoplug to use as an alwayson home server.