Simple Config CLI Guide

Introduction

SimpleConfig is a setup wizard used on Doodle Labs SmartRadios to quickly apply predefined configuration profiles (like uav, gcs, general, etc.) that control various system services including Wi-Fi, networking, and firewall. It works by modifying UCI (Unified Configuration Interface) settings and reloading relevant services. While the GUI offers an easy way to apply profiles, advanced users or scripts may prefer using the CLI. This guide explains how to view, edit, and apply SimpleConfig profiles directly from the command line using SSH.

List of Supported Profiles

SimpleConfig supports multiple pre-defined profiles tailored to different use cases. Each profile applies a unique set of system, network, and wireless settings. You can inspect and activate any profile from the CLI.

To view the current settings for any profile, use:

uci show simpleconfig.@<profile-name>[0]

Example viewing the General Profile Configuration

To inspect the general profile, run:

uci show simpleconfig.@general[0]

Example output:

simpleconfig.cfg03f223=general
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.add_eth1='1'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.add_eth1_disabled='0'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.aggr_tpc='1'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.dhcp='client_enabled'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.distance='4000'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.general_wifimode='mesh'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.low_latency='0'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.mesh_id='simpleconfig'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.no_fes_password='DoodleSmartRadio'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.no_fes_ssid='DoodleLabsWiFi'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.no_fes_wifimode='ap_no_fes'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.nodes_in_network='1_to_2'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.password='DoodleSmartRadio'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.profilemode='general_profile'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.qdetection_enabled='1'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.rate_threshold='400'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.size_threshold='400'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.ssid='wireless-hotspot'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.tpc='1'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.bandwidth='5'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.channel='95'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.freq_band='RM-4600-2KM-XW'
simpleconfig.cfg03f223.no_fes_channel='0'

Note: Some settings like freq_band may not be visible by default unless previously set, but they can be configured directly.

How to Check Supported freq_band Values

Before modifying the frequency band, you can verify which freq_band options are supported by your specific radio hardware.

Run the following command:

cat /usr/share/.doodlelabs/fes/$(fes_model.sh get parent)

Example output:

root@smartradio-:~# cat /usr/share/.doodlelabs/fes/$(fes_model.sh get parent)
sub_model0="RM-4600-2KM-XW"
sub_model1="RM-4870-2KM-XW"
sub_model2="RM-4965-2KM-XW"
sub_model3="RM-5060-2KM-XW"
sub_model4="RM-5300-2KM-XW"
sub_model5="RM-5500-2KM-XW"
sub_model6="RM-5650-2KM-XW"

Example: Modifying Parameters via CLI

Step 1: Set Operating Frequency Band, Channel, and Bandwidth

uci set simpleconfig.@general[0].freq_band='RM-2455v4-2KM-XW'
uci set simpleconfig.@general[0].channel='21'
uci set simpleconfig.@general[0].bandwidth='10'

Step 2: Save the Changes

uci commit simpleconfig

Step 3: Apply the Profile Using simpleconfig.sh

After saving the changes, apply the profile to activate the new settings:

/usr/share/simpleconfig/simpleconfig.sh start general

Replace general with another profile name like uav, gcs, or factory_robot as needed.

Overview Example: Full CLI to Modify RF Parameters and Apply the General Profile

ssh root@192.168.153.1

# Set RF parameters
uci set simpleconfig.@general[0].freq_band='RM-2455v4-2KM-XW'
uci set simpleconfig.@general[0].channel='21'
uci set simpleconfig.@general[0].bandwidth='10'

# Save
uci commit simpleconfig

# Apply
/usr/share/simpleconfig/simpleconfig.sh start general

Notes

• 1.Always make sure to commit your UCI changes using uci commit simpleconfig before running the profile script.

  2.The system does not automatically apply general profile settings unless explicitly defined or called via script.

  3.Double-check whether changes belong to the general or specific profile section to avoid misconfiguration.

• 4.Because applying a Simple Configuration profile restarts the network, we recommend running the script as a background process with &. e.g /usr/share/simpleconfig start general &
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