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Product Overview
Introduction
The HMX extender system, which includes a transmitter and a user station, provides users with a
full workstation desktop experience from anywhere on the corporate TCP/IP network, while
maintaining the workstations securely housed in a corporate data center. Desktop users can access
keyboard, mouse, video, audio, USB mass storage devices and other USB devices from remote
workstations via the HMX system.Virtual USB support is also featured in the HMX system.
NOTE: References to the HMX system in this document refer to both the receiver (HMX 1050, HMX 1070 or
HMX 2050 user stations) and the transmitter. The HMIQDI transmitter accompanies the HMX 1050 user station,
the HMIQSHDI accompanies the HMX 1070 user station and the HMIQDHDD transmitter accompanies the HMX
2050 user station. See Transmitter features on page 3 for more information.
HMX system features
Security
The HMX system supports Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) over a TCP/IP connection. All media
streams transmitted between the HMX user station and the transmitter are encrypted. Password
protection is also provided to control access to all administration functions.
Flash upgradable
Upgrade your firmware at any time using the XMODEM or HTTP protocols to ensure that your
HMX system is always running the most current version available. Both the transmitter and the
HMX user station are Flash upgradable. Upgrades can also be performed via the HMX Manager.
See the HMX Manager Installer/User Guide for more information.
Ethernet addressing
The HMX user station and the transmitter are IP-addressable devices, giving you the flexibility to
locate workstations anywhere within your enterprise and at any distance from your desktop users.
The HMX user station and transmitter use standard network protocols to transfer data between the
remote workstation and the peripheral devices located at the user’s desk. The HMX user station can
operate on a network connection of 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps. For optimum performance, a 1 Gbps
connection is recommended.
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