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oatstime is an Open Firmware client implementation for setting the XO system time from an OATS server. |
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* 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, |
* 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, |
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* download the Open Firmware [http:// |
* download the Open Firmware [http://code.coreboot.org/p/openfirmware/source/file/HEAD/cpu/x86/pc/olpc/oatstime.fth oatstime.fth] file, |
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* edit the file to add the domain name or IP address of the OATS server, |
* edit the file to add the domain name or IP address of the OATS server, |
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* edit the file to replace the ''oats-pubkey'' with the deployment public key, |
* edit the file to replace the ''oats-pubkey'' with the deployment public key, |
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Latest revision as of 02:54, 17 February 2015
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".