Instruction manual
NetLinx Programming of DXLink Transmitters and Receivers
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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
DXLink Transmitter USB SEND_COMMANDs
On the DXLink Transmitter, USB SEND_COMMANDs are sent to Port 5.
DXLink 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.
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.










