Posted by Cliff Brake on 2009-02-07 | 
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One thing that works really well in Linux is support for USB Broadband modems. While it usually takes a little fiddling with PPP scripts, it is generally not too difficult to get working. One of the reasons for this is most modems implement a USB serial interface, and then the modem is controlled [...]
Posted by Cliff Brake on 2009-01-09 | Be the First to Comment
I recently purchased a USB protocol analyzer from Total Phase. The device will analyze full speed USB traffic and works well with Linux. On Linux, the software makes use of libusb, so there is very little setup required to get the device working — very nice. At a price of $400, there is really no [...]
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The Verizon USB720 Cellular modem is a quick and easy way to add wireless internet connectivity to your embedded system. Why might you want to add cellular connectivity to your embedded device? Remote access and diagnostics is a big reason. One customer I have is planning to supply all their distributors with a USB720 so [...]