From fdec0ad80cced37023979d2b1d0a615a994323c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: logicog Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:11:29 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Status update --- README.md | 15 ++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9d0e8cb..6571ac3 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,5 +1,18 @@ # RTLPlayground -A Playground for Firmware development for RTL8372/RTL8373 based 2.5GBit Switches +A Playground for Firmware development for RTL8372/RTL8373 based 2.5GBit Switches. +It provides a minimal alternative firmware for the unmanaged switches. At this point, +the firmware can be installed on the hardware as given below, how much of the switch +will actually work as a switch, will vary. On the +keepLINK kp-9000-6hx-x (RTL8372 + RTL8221B 2.5GBit PHY: 5 x 2.5GBit + 1x 10GBit SFP+), +at present the system will provide switching capabilities between the 5 Ethernet ports. +The ports served by the RTL8372 will be 1G/2.5G auto-detect. Port 5 connected via the +RTL8221B, will only work in 2.5GBit mode. All configuration must be done via serial +connection (there is no web-interface), so soldering skills are required. Flashing +must be done via a SOIC-8 PatchClamp or by soldering a socket for the flash chip. +The SFP+ port does not work. There is no access to the CPU-port (NIC). + +If you don't want to solder, you can use this to learn about the devices by looking at +the image using e.g. Ghidra. ## Compiling Install the following particular build requisites (Debian 12, should work on Ubuntu)