Difference between revisions of "Transclusion: IOT-GATE-iMX7 and SBC-IOT-iMX7: Linux: Manual Installation: Preparation"
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* Obtain a PC workstation with a USB port. | * Obtain a PC workstation with a USB port. | ||
* For networked installation you need to install a TFTP server on the host PC. For Windows machines we recommend [http://tftpd32.jounin.net/ TFTPD32] included in the Linux package (link below) under the {{filename|utilities}} subdirectory. | * For networked installation you need to install a TFTP server on the host PC. For Windows machines we recommend [http://tftpd32.jounin.net/ TFTPD32] included in the Linux package (link below) under the {{filename|utilities}} subdirectory. | ||
| − | * Download the Linux package for IOT-GATE-iMX7 and SBC-IOT-iMX7 from CompuLab website. Use either [http://www.compulab. | + | * Download the Linux package for IOT-GATE-iMX7 and SBC-IOT-iMX7 from CompuLab website. Use either [http://www.compulab.com/products/iot-gateways/iot-gate-imx7-nxp-i-mx-7-internet-of-things-gateway/#devres IOT-GATE-iMX7] or [http://www.compulab.com/products/sbcs/sbc-iot-imx7-nxp-i-mx-7-internet-of-things-single-board-computer/#devres SBC-IOT-iMX7] product web page for downloading. Unzip the package to a directory on your host workstation. |
* All image files mentioned below can be found in the {{filename|images}} subdirectory. | * All image files mentioned below can be found in the {{filename|images}} subdirectory. | ||
* Use the standard microUSB-to-USB cable to connect the host PC to the micro USB connector marked '''Console''' on IOT-GATE-iMX7 rear panel (connector '''P3''' on SBC-IOT-iMX7). | * Use the standard microUSB-to-USB cable to connect the host PC to the micro USB connector marked '''Console''' on IOT-GATE-iMX7 rear panel (connector '''P3''' on SBC-IOT-iMX7). | ||
* Make sure the new {{filename|/dev/ttyUSBx}} device file is created by using the {{cmd|ls /dev/ttyUSB*}} command. {{parameter|x}} is the last number of the ttyUSB device. | * Make sure the new {{filename|/dev/ttyUSBx}} device file is created by using the {{cmd|ls /dev/ttyUSB*}} command. {{parameter|x}} is the last number of the ttyUSB device. | ||
Revision as of 14:49, 8 May 2017
- Obtain a PC workstation with a USB port.
- For networked installation you need to install a TFTP server on the host PC. For Windows machines we recommend TFTPD32 included in the Linux package (link below) under the utilities subdirectory.
- Download the Linux package for IOT-GATE-iMX7 and SBC-IOT-iMX7 from CompuLab website. Use either IOT-GATE-iMX7 or SBC-IOT-iMX7 product web page for downloading. Unzip the package to a directory on your host workstation.
- All image files mentioned below can be found in the images subdirectory.
- Use the standard microUSB-to-USB cable to connect the host PC to the micro USB connector marked Console on IOT-GATE-iMX7 rear panel (connector P3 on SBC-IOT-iMX7).
- Make sure the new /dev/ttyUSBx device file is created by using the ls /dev/ttyUSB* command. x is the last number of the ttyUSB device.
