====== Getting Started ====== 
===== Build the firmware =====
Before we can tinker with the DVK board, the first thing we need to have is Kiwi DVK firmware. To acquire it, you need to build it using OpenWrt upstream sources. The building procedure must be performed on your computer. We use Debian and Ubuntu but many other distributions should work. It is also possible to build on OSX. Building on Windows platform is not recommended.

For instructions on how to build your own firmware check: [[kiwi:build|Build Firmware]]"

===== Upgrade the device =====
This section covers a few methods for upgrading firmware on Kiwi. Some methods require only USB-Serial connection, some only LAN, some LAN and Serial. Also you might need to install/setup other software to perform these tasks.

  * Using web interface/LUCI or ''sysupgrade'' via terminal - usually there are 2 ways to upgrade the device, using the UI or using terminal and running ''sysupgrade'' command with the ''.bin'' file, how to do that check: [[kiwi:flash|Flash Firmware]]
  * FW recovery (advanced) - used to upgrade device from a different platform **OR** recover device's firmware, for more info, check: [[kiwi:recover|Recover Firmware]]


===== Connect =====
Connecting to Kiwi is pretty easy. There are several ways of doing this. Personal recommendation would be: 
  * Serial: **minicom** for Linux and OSX, **putty** for Windows.
  * Ethernet: **ssh** for Linux and OSX, **putty** for Windows.
For instructions and examples check: [[kiwi:connect|Connect]]