NetLinx Programming – DXLink Fiber TXs/RXs
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Instruction Manual – DXLink Fiber Transmitters and Receivers
DXLink Fiber Transmitter USB SEND_COMMANDs
On the DXLink Transmitter, USB SEND_COMMANDs are sent to Port 5.
DXLink Fiber Receiver USB SEND_COMMANDs
On the DXLink Receiver, USB SEND_COMMANDs are sent to Port 5.
USB SEND-COMMANDs (Transmitter)
Command
Description
?USB_HID_SERVICE
Requests the status for
the USB HID pass
through setting (Enable or
Disable).
Syntax:
SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'?USB_HID_SERVICE'"
Example:
SEND_COMMAND dvTX,"'?USB_HID_SERVICE'"
Returns a COMMAND of the form:
USB_HID_SERVICE-<ENABLE/DISABLE>
USB_HID_SERVICE
Sets the USB HID pass
through to Enable or
Disable.
Note:
When enabled, the USB port addressed by D:P:S is running in auto switching mode.
Syntax:
SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'USB_HID_SERVICE-<ENABLE|DISABLE>'"
Example:
SEND_COMMAND dvTX,"'USB_HID_SERVICE-ENABLE'"
Note:
This command persists through power cycling.
USB SEND-COMMANDs (Receiver)
Command
Description
?USB_HID_ROUTE
Requests the IP address
or hostname of the host
device (Transmitter)
sending USB keyboard/
mouse data to the
Receiver.
Syntax:
SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'?USB_HID_ROUTE'"
Example:
SEND_COMMAND dvRX,"'?USB_HID_ROUTE'"
Returns a COMMAND of the form:
USB_HID_ROUTE-<IP address or hostname>
USB_HID_ROUTE
Set the IP address or
hostname of the host
device (Transmitter) that
will be sending USB
keyboard/mouse data to
the Receiver.
Important:
For hostname usage, check to be sure name resolution service (DNS) is running
on the local network (LAN).
host name
Note:
When a hostname is specified, a maximum of 50 characters can be used.
Syntax:
SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'USB_HID_ROUTE-<IP address or hostname>'"
Example:
SEND_COMMAND dvRX,"'USB_HID_ROUTE-192.168.1.5'"
Note:
To eliminate the connection, specify 0.0.0.0 as the IP address. To redirect to a new
host device (Transmitter), send the new IP address or hostname.
