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Kramer KDS-USB2

Kramer KDS-USB2
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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
SwitchableUSB
Device Configuration Network Protocol
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Kramer KDS-USB2 Specifications

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BrandKramer
ModelKDS-USB2
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Overview

General Information

2.1 Generic Packet Structure

Details the common fields in all protocol messages: Magic Number, Message ID, Protocol Version, and Command.

2.2 Network Broadcast Notes

Explains how to use broadcast IP addresses for network communication, including subnet and local subnet broadcasts.

Supported Messages

3.1 Request Device Information

Sent by a client to discover USB extenders on the network by requesting device information.

3.2 Reply Device Information

Sent by a device in response to a request, providing its MAC address, IP address, and vendor information.

3.3 Ping

A message sent to check if a device is active on the network, expecting an acknowledgement.

3.4 Acknowledge

A generic ACK message sent in response to requests that do not require a data payload.

3.5 Request Extended Device Information

Used to obtain additional device information not included in the basic Reply Device Information message.

3.6 Reply Extended Device Information

Provides extended device details, such as ENCODER/DECODER status and paired MAC addresses.

3.7 Pair To Device

Instructs a device to attempt pairing with another specified device via its MAC address.

3.8 Remove Device Pairing

Commands a device to discard existing pairings, disconnecting downstream USB devices.

3.9 Request Device Topology

Sent to an ENCODER device to retrieve the system's USB device hierarchy.

3.10 Reply Device Topology

Details the USB device tree structure, including parent-child relationships.

3.11 Use DHCP

Instructs a device to use DHCP for obtaining an IP address, matching the target MAC address.

3.12 Use Static IP

Configures a device with a static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

3.13 Negative Acknowledge

Indicates a request was received but no action was taken, used for errors or unfulfilled requests.

3.14 Use Filtering Strategy

Sets a filtering strategy to control which USB device classes can connect to the extender.

3.15 LED Locator On

Activates an LED pattern on the device to help locate it physically.

3.16 Led Locator Off

Stops the active LED locator pattern on the device.

3.17 Reset Device

Initiates a reset procedure for the device.

3.18 Request Configuration Response Data

Solicits detailed configuration parameters from the device.

3.19 Reply Configuration Response Data

Provides comprehensive configuration settings of the device, including status and network details.

3.20 Request Link Status

Requests information about the link status of paired units.

3.21 Reply Link Status

Reports the link status for paired devices, indicating if they are linked or not.

3.22 Remove All Pairings

Instructs the device to clear all existing device pairings.

3.23 Force Pair To Device

Clears existing pairings and attempts to pair with a specified device.

Appendix A

4.1 Abbreviations

Defines common acronyms used in the manual, such as UDP, USB, DHCP, ACK, NAK, and MAC.

4.3 References

Lists external resources or citations relevant to the information presented in the manual.

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