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USB HID Layer

The USB HID layer only shows devices that have USB HID functionality, such as the DN-300H.

Devices configured as a local extender are shown in the Sources panel, while remote extender devices are shown in the destinations panel.

Currently, there are a maximum of three connected USB HID peripherals per DisplayNet device, not including USB hubs.

Local Vs Remote​

  • LOCAL The device acts as a source USB device that connects to a USB host (i.e., a PC).
  • REMOTE The device acts as a destination USB host to which USB HID devices connect (keyboard, mouse, etc.)

The USB HID Layer color-coded olive.

To view device-specific USB HID information, double-click on a device to open the Device Settings window and navigate to the USB HID tab.

KVM Collaborative Mode​

KVM Collaborative Mode allows multiple remote Receiver units to connect to a single Transmitter unit for USB HID control.

Key Features​

  • Enables multiple users to simultaneously interact with and control a single machine's keyboard and mouse.

  • Uses HID endpoints for communication.

  • Ideal for real-time collaboration environments:

    • Control centers
    • Meeting rooms
    • Classrooms

How It Works​

  1. Multiple users connect to separate HID SDVoE endpoints with their own HID devices (keyboards and mice)
  2. These devices are routed to a single Remote destination using the USB HID Layer routing tab
  3. Users can collectively control the same machine as if directly connected

Setting Up Collaborative Mode​

Route two or more Remote HID devices to a single Local destination using the USB HID Layer routing tab.

Example Scenario​

In a control center, two users at different workstations (each with an RX unit) can simultaneously manage a critical system connected to a single TX unit. Both users can use their keyboards and mice to control the system in real-time, facilitating rapid response and collaborative decision-making.

Technical Note​

This configuration allows each user with USB devices on the remote RX devices to control the machine connected to the TX device as if they were directly connected to it.