Lantronix EDS2100 Linux SDK - Quick Start Guide - Page 5

1. Introduction This Quick Start Guide explains the basics: how to connect and set up your target on the network; how to install the SDK; and how to build the firmware images. For more detailed information, refer to the User Guide supplied with this product or our Lantronix Web site www.lantronix.com/support/downloads. Overview The Lantronix Linux Software Developer's Kit (SDK) is an embedded hardware and software suite that enables Linux developers to create applications on Lantronix' embedded networking modules. The MatchPort AR module can be used to add networking capabilities to your device. The development board includes two RS-232 serial ports and a 10/100Base-TX network connection (RJ45). The XPort Pro module can be used to add networking capabilities to your device. The development board includes an RS-232 serial port and a 10/100Base-TX network connection (RJ45). The EDS1100 & EDS2100 are external device servers that can be used to add networking capabilities to your device. The EDS1100 has one RS-232 serial port and a 10/ 100Base-TX network connection (RJ45). The EDS2100 has two RS-232 serial ports and a 10/100 Base-TX network connection (RJ45). Based on the 2.6 Linux kernel, and leveraging existing open source software, the SDK simplifies the process of adding custom applications. Device drivers, GNU toolchain, pre-defined configuration profiles, and sample applications are all included. Linux Software Developers Kit (SDK) Quick Start Guide 5