Installation
This article provides instructions on bootstrap and configuring the Linux system on Compute Module 4. The instructions below assume the Linux host environment. This article uses the term host - a Linux-based PC which configures the target (FIBER version 2 hardware).
Install Image
-
Download image
-
Uncompress the image
-
Install image to FIBER
-
Connect the PoE adapter to the target.
-
Connect the Mini USB cable between the host and the target.
-
Use a jumper to short the BOOT pins on the mainboard.
-
Shortly press the RESET tact switch on the rear side of the mainboard.
-
Now Compute Module 4 should start in the bootloader mode.
-
Remove the jumper from the BOOT pins on the mainboard.
-
-
Flash the image
-
Set up network connection
Network Connection Setup
To start FIBER, follow the instructions below depending on your preferred connection method:
Wi-Fi Connection
If you are connecting FIBER to your network via Wi-Fi, follow these steps:
-
Connect your FIBER device to the PoE port of the PoE adapter.
-
Wait for the device to establish a Wi-Fi connection with your network.
-
Determine the IP address.
-
Log in to the target (password
fiber
):ssh root@[ip address]
-
Wait for approximately a minute for FIBER to establish a connection with your network.
Ethernet Connection
If you are connecting FIBER to your network via Ethernet, follow these steps:
-
Connect one Ethernet cable from the PoE adapter's LAN port to your router or switch.
-
Connect another Ethernet cable from the PoE adapter's port to the FIBER device.
-
Determine the IP address.
-
Log in to the target (password
fiber
):ssh root@[ip address]
-
Wait for approximately a minute for FIBER to establish a connection with your network.
Static IP Address Connection
If you utilize a static IP address for FIBER connections, follow these steps:
-
Update Configuration File (system section)
- Set static_ip to True.
- Replace the following placeholders with your network details: address (your static IP address), netmask, gateway, dns.
-
Depending on the type of Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection, use the instructions for them above.
Additional information
-
Verifying Network Connectivity:
Test the connection to the FIBER device from the host:
ping [ip address]
-
Checking device logs:
If the FIBER device does not function as expected, you can view logs for troubleshooting:
journalctl -u fiber-core.service
-
Managing the service:
Use the following commands to control the FIBER service:
systemctl start fiber-core.service
systemctl restart fiber-core.service
systemctl stop fiber-core.service -
Restarting the device:
To restart the FIBER device after making changes or for troubleshooting:
-
Using SSH:
reboot
-
Press the physical reset button on the back of the device.
-