8 µClinux Networking
Linux Software Developers Kit (SDK) User Guide
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inetd
The inetd program listens for connections to network services such as telnet, ftp, and ssh. The
/etc/inetd.conf configuration file specifies the ports to listen to, and their associated programs.
The mapping of network port numbers to names is found in /etc/services.
telnetd
The telnet daemon allows for shell connections over the network. Note that telnet sessions are
not encrypted.
ftpd
The ftp daemon waits for connections using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The FTP protocol
allows for copying files to and from the target.
dropbear
The dropbear program is a small footprint SSH server and client. The SSH protocol allows for
secure shell connections over the network.
axhttpd
The axhttp daemon is a small footprint web server that is part of the axTLS package. It includes
support for SSL encrypted sessions.
mii-tool
The mii-tool program allows for viewing and modifying the Ethernet port’s speed and duplex
settings.
ifconfig
The ifconfig command allows for viewing the target’s IP address, subnet mask, and MAC
address. It can also be used to configure the IP address and subnet mask at runtime. Changes
made by ifconfig will not be preserved across a system reboot.
mDNSResponder
The mDNSResponder daemon is a service that implements Multicast DNS Service Discovery for
discovery of services on the local network. It enables you to find your device (e.g. XPort Pro) if
you don’t know the IP address.
