Product Overview and Specifications
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Hardware Reference Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
For complete information on setting DIP switches (including settings for common scenarios), see the section starting on page 34.
USB Port (Rear)
DX-TX and HDMI TX
The USB-B port on the rear of the DX-TX and HDMI TX can be connected to a PC to support a USB device. This port is considered
the Host port, which is used in conjunction with the USB-A port on the rear of the DX-RX. As the Host port, it is connected to a PC
and passes through information via the DXLink connection to the DX-RX. A USB (mini-B) Host port is also available on the Wallplate
TX and a USB (mini-AB) Host port is available on the Decor Wallplate TX.
DX-RX
The USB-A port on the rear of the DX-RX supports passthrough information from the USB Host port on the Transmitter to an HID
(Human Interface Device), which is most commonly a keyboard or mouse.
HID Devices and Windows 8
Windows 8 will not wake up from a DXLink connected keyboard or mouse unless the properties for the HID device are set to allow
the device to wake the computer. (Note that even a hot plug of the USB cable will not restore connectivity.)
To set Windows 8 to work with DXLink modules and HID devices:
1.
On the PC, go to Start > Control Panel > Device Manager and expand “Keyboards.”
2.
Right-click the HID Keyboard Device and select Properties.
The HID Keyboard Device Properties dialog box opens.
FIG. 11
DIP switch on Wallplate TX (remove mounting bracket) and on Decor Wallplate TX
FIG. 12
TX USB port = host (top); RX USB port = keyboard/mouse (bottom)
DIP switch
Decor Wallplate TX
Wallplate TX
USB port - keyboard/mouse
USB port - host
DX-RX
DX-TX
HID Keyboard Device
Select Properties
