User manual

PICDEM.net™ 2 DEVELOPMENT
BOARD USER’S GUIDE
 2011 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51623D-page 11
Chapter 1. Introduction to the PICDEM.net 2
Development Board
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The PICDEM.net 2 Development Board was created to allow developers to examine
Microchip’s latest available technology in embedded Ethernet and Internet solutions.
Using the free Microchip TCP/IP Stack source code, developers can experiment with
the preprogrammed Microchip TCP/IP Demo Application and learn how to integrate
connectivity into their applications.
1.2 HIGHLIGHTS
This chapter covers the following:
• The Development Kit: What’s In The Box
• The PICDEM.net 2 Development Board
• Development Kit Firmware
1.3 THE DEVELOPMENT KIT: WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Your Development Kit contains the following items:
1. The PICDEM.net 2 Development Board
2. A standard CAT5 “straight-through” network cable for networking the board
3. A CAT5 “crossover” network cable for networking the board directly to a
computer
4. An “Important Information” card
5. “Using the PICDEM.net™ 2 Development Board” quick start guide
6. A warranty registration card