Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of usbethernet

Timestamp:

10/22/2017 05:28:45 AM (7 years ago)

Author:

trac

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+= USB Ethernet Adapters = 
+
+The GW5510 board does not have a standard ethernet port on it. Because of this there may be a desire to have a temporary ethernet port for flashing new firmware, etc.
+
+There are 2 areas USB Ethernet support may be needed:
+ 1. Bootloader - For flashing new firmware images
+ 2. Operating System - for standard connectivity
+
+Two drivers that are currently turned on in the bootloader are:
+ * ASIX AX8817X
+ * SMSC LAN95xx
+ * Note: These drivers may not support all variants of those chipsets, please refer to the UBoot mailing list and source code.
+
+For other adapters, the driver will need to be added.
+
+Gateworks has '''successfully''' used the following modules in their development
+ * Plugable USB to Ethernet Adapter http://plugable.com/products/usb2-e100
+  * ID 0b95:7720 ASIX Electronics Corp. AX88772
+
+
+== Bootloader Support ==
+For single board computers like the GW5510, a USB ethernet adapter is often used.
+
+Once the board is powered, break into the bootloader on the serial console.
+
+Type the command:
+{{{
+usb start
+}}}
+
+The result should look something like this:
+{{{
+Ventana > usb start
+starting USB...
+USB0:   USB EHCI 1.00
+scanning bus 0 for devices... 2 USB Device(s) found
+USB1:   USB EHCI 1.00
+scanning bus 1 for devices... 1 USB Device(s) found
+       scanning usb for storage devices... 0 Storage Device(s) found
+       scanning usb for ethernet devices... 
+Warning: asx0 using MAC address from net device
+1 Ethernet Device(s) found
+}}}
+
+== Operating System Support ==
+This will vary on operating systems and drivers may need to be added. 
+
+== Mini-PCIe Ethernet Adapters ==
+For certain situations, customers can also use a Mini-PCIe Ethernet adapter as shown here: 
+ * [wiki:intel82574 Ethernet Card]