N2100 How To Telnet Redboot

Later versions of the official Thecus firmware (version 2.1.05 or newer) for the N2100 add the capability to telnet redboot so that you may boot from a different location. You will need a telnet client and arping available on your Linux workstation. If you have firmware installed that supports this ensure that your N2100 is off and that your Linux workstation has a relevant IP address, then type the following command:

arping -f 192.168.1.100 && telnet 192.168.1.100 9000

Before you turn on the N2100 be aware that you have about 3 seconds to interrupt redboot before it continues to boot as normal. When the prompt appears press Control-C to interrupt redboot. Now you can do cool things like TFTP boot some third party firmware!