Getting started

This page helps you setup the hardware for use with CL API. For information about how to use the SDK, see CL API.

USB devices

Kvaser's Automotive Ethernet lineup supports configuration over USB. This is done through USB CDC-NCM, a standard network interface protocol that is natively supported on both Windows 10 (version 1903 and later) and Linux (kernel 2.6.38 and later). No additional drivers are required for these systems to detect the USB interface.

Windows

On Windows, the interface is automatically marked as link up, which means it is immediately ready for use. You can connect and use multiple devices through the CL API without any additional configuration.

Linux

On Linux, the interface is detected and initialized by the kernel. However, some network managers will disable the device when it does not detect an internet connection. To solve this issue the interface needs to be marked as unmanaged which prevents unwanted link loss. Refer to the Linux setup guide for example configuration.