How to flash OpenMANET on HaLow Link 2

HaLow Link 2


The SSID and password are on the label on the side of the device.

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2. Click on properties

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3. Remember the gateway IP address

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4. In your browser type in the gateway IP address. If you get this warning hit Advanced

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5. Then click Continue

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6. Enter the root password

The Device Password can be found on the label on the side of the HaLow Link 2.

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7. Click Login

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8. Click on Advanced Config

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9. Click on System

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10. Click on Backup/Flash Firmware

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11. Click on Flash Image

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12. Click Browse

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13. Select the image you want to flash

The latest images can be found at https://github.com/OpenMANET/firmware/releases. Look for the file with halowlink2 in the filename.

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14. Click Open

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15. Click Upload

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16. Wait for the image to be verified

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17. Uncheck “Keep settings and retain config”

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18. Scroll down and check “Force upgrade”

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19. Click Continue

This will start the flash. Wait at least 10 minutes and keep the device plugged into power.

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20. Connect to the openmanet Wi-Fi network

Once flashing is complete, a Wi-Fi network called openmanet will appear. The password is openmanet.

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21. Access the OpenMANET web interface

A freshly flashed device can be found at 10.41.254.1.

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22. Click Login

There is no password set on a fresh flash, so just click Login.

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23. Complete the setup wizard

Select your country and finish the device setup.

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