2.2 srpi-config Configuration Tool User Guide

Note

The srpi-config configuration tool is only applicable to the RDK X3 and RDK X3 Module development boards and is not suitable for the RDK Ultra development board.

Introduction

srpi-config is a system configuration tool. To open the configuration tool, type the following command in the command line:

sudo srpi-config

sudo is a command for privilege management. It is necessary to enter it here in order to have root privileges for configuration management. The default sunrise account does not have permission to modify system files.

If you are using a desktop system, you can find the RDK Configuration application in the menu for configuration. It will also open a configuration terminal similar to the image above.

System Options

The System Options menu allows you to configure changes to various parts such as Wi-Fi network, user password, hostname, system login mode, browser selection, and some system-level changes.

• Wireless LAN

  Set the SSID and password for the wireless network.

• Password

  Change the default user password. The default account is sunrise.

• Hostname

  Set the visible name of the current device on the network.

• Boot / Auto login

  Choose whether to boot to console or desktop, and whether automatic login is required. If automatic login is chosen, it will be logged in with the default account sunrise.

• Power LED

  If the model of RDK allows, you can change the behavior of the power LED in this option. The default is off or flashing.

• Browser

  If using a desktop system, you can set the default browser. If not configured, firefox is used by default, and users can install the chromium browser with the command sudo apt install chromium.

Display Options

Display options menu.

• FB Console Resolution

  Supports setting the HDMI display resolution in Server system and console mode.

[Only X5 supports]

• Dsiplay Chose DSI or HDMI

  Support switching between DSI and HDMI display.

Interface Options

Interface options menu, with the following options to enable/disable: SSH, VNC, SPI, I2C, I2S, Serial, etc.

• SSH

  Use SSH to enable/disable remote login to RDK. By default, the SSH option is enabled.

• VNC

  Enable/disable X11vnc virtual network computing server.

VNC (Virtual Network Console) is an abbreviation for Virtual Network Console. It is a remote control software that can be enabled when remotely accessing the desktop system.

• Peripheral bus config

  Enable/disable SPI, I2C, Serial Port, I2S and other interfaces on the 40-pin interface. This configuration directly modifies the status of the corresponding bus in the device tree file and takes effect after reboot. [X5] X5 has added a PWM interface; In the table below, each row of interfaces uses the same pins and can only have one function in effect. When all interfaces in a row are dsiable, the pins are gpio function pins

  | fun1 | fun2 | | ---- | ---- | | serial3 | i2c5 | | i2c0 | pwm2 | | spi2 | pwm0 | | spi2 | pwm1 | | i2c1 | pwm3 |

• Configure Wi-Fi antenna

  Switch Wi-Fi antenna mode, supports setting to use onboard or external antenna.

Currently supported in RDK X3 V2.1 RDK X5.

• Audio Install and uninstall audio adapter board Possible supported audio adapters include Audio Driver HAT V1, Audio Driver HAT V2, and WM8960 Audio HAT. Different hardware may also support different audio adapters

Performance Options

Performance options, including overclocking, CPU operating mode and frequency settings, adjusting ION memory size, etc.

• CPU frequency

Use this tool to overclock the CPU of the RDK. It is generally not recommended to enable this option, but you can try modifying it if sufficient cooling measures are in place.

• ION memory

  Use this option to configure the common size of ION memory.

ION memory is a physical memory space reserved for the BPU, image, and video multimedia functions. The default configuration size is 672MB. If you need to run large algorithm models or decode multiple videos at the same time, adjust the memory size according to specific needs.

Localisation Options

Localisation options provide the following choices: local language, time zone, and keyboard layout.

• Locale

  Select a locale, such as configuring Chinese environment zh_CN.UTF-8. Restart to take effect.

• Time Zone

  Select your local time zone, starting from the region, for example, Asia, and then choose a city, like Shanghai. Type a letter to jump to that point in the alphabet.

• Keyboard

  Reading all keyboard types may take a long time to display. Changes usually take effect immediately but may require a restart.

Advanced Options

Advanced options allow you to configure disk expansion, network proxy settings, and more.

• Expand Filesystem

  This option expands the installation to fill the entire TF card, providing more space for the file system.

If the system is copied from another system that has already been initialized and configured, the capacity of the TF card may not be automatically adjusted to the current TF card. Use this feature to conveniently complete the expansion.

• Network Proxy Settings

  Configure the network proxy settings.

• Boot Order

  The RDK X3 module supports booting the system from eMMC and SD cards. This option is used to switch the boot mode.

Update

Update the srpi-config tool to the latest version.

About srpi-config

Information about srpi-config

Choosing this option will display the following information:

Finish button

After making the changes, select the Finish button. The system will ask if you want to restart. It is recommended to restart when using it for the first time.