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Project Summary
lwIP is an implementation of the TCP/IP protocol suite focused on reducing resource usage while still having a full scale TCP/IP. lwIP is suitable for embedded systems with ~10KB of free RAM and ~40KB of code ROM.
lwIP features:
- IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP
- Specialized raw API for enhanced performance
- Optional Berkeley-alike socket API
- DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
- PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
- ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) for Ethernet
In a Nutshell, lwIP...
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has a well established, mature codebase
maintained by a large development team
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took an estimated 72 years of effort (COCOMO model)
starting with its first commit in October, 2002
ending with its most recent commit 9 months ago
BSD 3-clause "New" or "Revised" License
Permitted
Commercial Use
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Place Warranty
Forbidden
Hold Liable
Use Trademarks
Required
Include Copyright
Include License
These details are provided for information only. No information here is legal advice and should not be used as such.
Project Security
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Many reported vulnerabilities
Few reported vulnerabilities
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