A comprehensive network and connectivity management toolkit designed specifically for the RDK X5 hardware platform.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install rdk-x5-network
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install rdk-x5-network using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is RDK X5 Network Management Skill?
The RDK X5 Network skill is a specialized automation module designed to handle the complexities of networking on RDK X5 development boards. It provides a standardized way to manage wireless connections, wired static IP configurations, and Bluetooth peripheral pairing. By integrating this module into your Openclaw Skills library, you can automate the setup of headless units, ensuring they are always reachable and correctly configured for development or production environments.
Beyond basic connectivity, the skill facilitates the enabling and troubleshooting of remote access protocols such as SSH and VNC. It serves as a bridge between high-level user requirements and low-level system utilities like NetworkManager and bluetoothctl, making it an essential tool for developers working on IoT and edge computing projects.
RDK X5 Network Management Skill Use Cases
- Rapidly connecting RDK X5 units to local WiFi or hidden wireless networks.
- Configuring the RDK X5 as a standalone WiFi hotspot for local debugging.
- Assigning static IP addresses to wired connections for stable server hosting.
- Pairing Bluetooth sensors and input devices for interactive applications.
- Troubleshooting remote desktop (VNC) and secure shell (SSH) connectivity failures.
How RDK X5 Network Management Skill Works
- The skill utilizes the nmcli utility to scan, interface with, and modify NetworkManager connection profiles.
- It executes system-level commands to monitor interface status and IP address assignments in real-time.
- For wireless networking, it manages authentication handshakes and persistent connection storage.
- It interacts with the Bluetooth daemon via bluetoothctl to manage device discovery, pairing, and trust cycles.
- The skill leverages srpi-config for hardware-specific interface enabling, such as activating the VNC server or SSH daemon.
- It performs diagnostic pings and DNS resolutions to identify and suggest fixes for network interruptions.
RDK X5 Network Management Skill Setup
To use this skill, ensure your RDK X5 is running a compatible Linux distribution with nmcli installed. You can verify your network status and initiate basic connections using the following commands:
# List available WiFi networks
nmcli device wifi list
# Connect to a network using Openclaw Skills standards
sudo nmcli device wifi connect "YOUR_SSID" password "YOUR_PASSWORD"
For Bluetooth management, ensure the service is active:
sudo systemctl start bluetooth
RDK X5 Network Management Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages network state and configuration data as follows:
| Component | Data Managed | Utility |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi/Ethernet | SSID, Passwords, Static IP, DNS, Gateways | nmcli |
| Bluetooth | MAC Addresses, Pairing Keys, Device Names | bluetoothctl |
| Remote Access | Service Status (SSH/VNC), Port Configuration | systemctl |
| Diagnostics | Routing Tables, DNS resolv.conf, Ping Latency | ip/ping |
All network profiles are stored within the system's standard NetworkManager paths, ensuring compatibility with native OS tools.
RDK X5 Network Management Skill Advanced Features
- Support for connecting to hidden WiFi networks using dedicated flag handling.
- Automatic failover and recovery workflows for the NetworkManager service.
- Multi-DNS configuration support (e.g., combining local and public DNS like 114.114.114.114).
- Integration with srpi-config for deep system-level hardware interface switching.
- Interactive Bluetooth pairing mode for handling complex device authentication.
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