Hi,
For the KVM/IP system, we buy your hub and those dongles and plug them into a host that is running virtualhere server to control a target (not the host). That's all working fine.
Now, if we wanted to control one more target from the same host, could we just buy one more hub+dongle set and attach it to the host?
Or is virtualhere server/client programmed to only recognize one set of dongles per host?
I understand that one could utilize a hardware KVM switch to achieve multi-target reach, but I would like to know if it could be done without involving a hardware KVM switch, and without dedicating one more host to the task.
Thanks.
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Yes that is the main selling point, you can plug in multiple kvmip dongles into the same virtualhere server and use them simultaneously. They are grouped by name and the client will ask for a name for each set when you attempt to use them.
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Great, thanks.
And what about hardware power requirements?
Could we plug 2 x HDMI + 2 x USB dongle into one hub (of your origin) and still have enough power (given the host motherboard provides 900mA as per USB3 spec)?
Thanks.
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When i created the hub i configured it to advertise as "self-powered" so it will draw what it can from the usb port.
(The host USB ports are smart enough to restrict the power output to prevent damage)
I dont have any issues with e.g a Pi5 and two sets of dongles (video/emulator,video/emulator) plugged into the virtualhere hub using the pi power supply. Neither with my test pc.
You can also use one of these https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B00ZUE6PVE?th=1 if you have trouble and that will boost the available power.
I think it will work with another two dongles plugged into it. ( You can use any hub, or no hub with the dongles. Its not restricted to the virtualhere hub in any way.)