Oatstime

oatstime is an Open Firmware client implementation for setting the XO system time from an OATS server.

Setup

Parts Required

• an OATS server, or a spare laptop,
• the deployment keys,
• a USB drive.

Procedure

• if using a spare laptop as an OATS server, download and install Oatslite, configure the laptop to use NTP, and set a static IP address,
• download the Open Firmware oatstime.fth file,
• edit the file to add the domain name or IP address of the OATS server,
• edit the file to replace the oats-pubkey with the deployment public key,
• if a wireless network is to be used, edit the file to add essid,
• sign the file,
• copy the signed file to the USB drive.

Using

Parts Required

• a USB drive containing the signed file,
• if a wired network is to be used, a USB Ethernet adapter,
• if a wireless network is to be used, a nearby access point,
• the XO with incorrect system time,

Procedure

• if a wired network is to be used, insert the USB Ethernet adapter,
• insert the USB drive,
• hold down the four game keys,
• turn on the XO,
• wait for the message "Set clock to".