Linux-based wireless device server from Lantronix comes with dev. Platform

Lantronix has made commercial available of its next generation Linux-based wireless device server called PremierWave EN and also offered with this server is an embedded Linux development platform from Timesys Corp.

Lantronix says its PremierWave EN allows design engineers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to easily add Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking to virtually any device. This communication module offers secure, high-quality wireless connectivity that enables companies across a variety of industries to securely transmit medical, financial, customer or other important data across corporate networks, as per Lantronix.

Applications of the new software includes:
Advanced Applications Suite
Tunneling Application, a core Lantronix technology that offers a rich set of configuration options for making serial device data available over wired and wireless networks
Secure Tunneling Application, extends the standard tunneling technology via numerous standard and secure network connectivity options
Configuration Manager - offers an enterprise class command-line interface (CLI) for managing the device; XML configuration facilitates the update of multiple units using a standard configuration
Web-based Configuration Manager - provides device management capability using a standard Web browser
Rich set of system level and diagnostic utilities that simplify field deployment and remote management
Ethernet-to-Wireless LAN Bridging - seamless wireless connectivity for wired Ethernet devices with high data packet forwarding performances
Virtual IP (VIP) Access - allows remote connectivity behind firewalls.

The PremierWave EN also offers a subscription to LinuxLink Timesys' embedded Linux software development framework that eliminates the learning time, complexity and risk in building and maintaining embedded Linux products and helps developers reduce time to market.

LinuxLink for PremierWave EN provides the ability to:
Quickly assemble and boot an initial embedded Linux image on a PremierWave EN development kit
Patch/configure/rebuild/update a custom Linux platform on a desktop with a properly installed and configured development environment
Debug/tune the platform with common open source development tools and development libraries/utilities
Obtain help with common development tasks via expert, live support and a rich library of 'how to' documentation
Leverage Timesys professional services to meet tight time and budget targets

"The release of the PremierWave EN software development kit with Timesys will help developers reduce development time, lower risks and decrease costs associated with building an embedded Linux-based product," said Paul Pishal, Vice President of Product Management at Lantronix. "Our collaboration with Timesys on this software development kit will ensure full technical support from expert engineers at Timesys, along with support from the Lantronix team."

"Timesys is delighted to extend our LinuxLink offering to include support for the Lantronix PremierWave EN solution," said Maciej Halasz, Director of Product Management at Timesys. "Our flexible and easy-to-use LinuxLink embedded Linux solution provides customers with the ability to easily customize Linux to match their specific product requirements. LinuxLink offers access to more than 1,000 regularly maintained Linux components that include the Linux kernel, toolchains and APIs, as well as regular Linux updates, advice and support, enabling applications developers to focus on building their value-add application."

For more information visit: www.lantronix.com