>
> 1. Disable serial port and networking comms through this port -- HOW?
>

The driver that accomplishes serial and USB networking is known as g_multi.
You simply make sure the module does not load.


> 2. Disable the hardware port altogether (best option)  -- HOW?


This part, I'm not so sure about. But might possibly involve editing uboot
and kernel source to exclude the hardware.


On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 9:38 AM, <[email protected]> wrote:

> I have a need to disable communications on the mini-jack USB port on the
> BBB.   We've had some folks actually epoxy the port to make sure no one
> could use it (a security thing).  However, I'd like to just disable it
> through software.  Note, I still need to use the full sized USB port for
> other things so disabling all USB activity isn't an option.
>
> Possible approaches:
>
> 1. Disable serial port and networking comms through this port -- HOW?
> 2. Disable the hardware port altogether (best option)  -- HOW?
>
> FYI -- I'd like to build a feature to allow one to programmatically select
> to enable or disable the port, so continuing to fill the port with JB Weld
> isn't going to work.
>
> Thanks!
> Bryan
>
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