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DisplayLink Graphics Adapter User Manual

Software Version 7.1

6.5. Configuring Ethernet settings remotely

This section is designed for IT administrators only to allow them to remotely set Ethernet parameters. This

section should only be followed if you are an advanced user, familiar with the Windows registry.

It is possible to set the Ethernet options remotely through the Windows registry on the PC. The settings are stored

under:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-

08002bE10318}

There is a list of numeric keys under here, starting at 0000. Each of the keys are the settings for a network card. This

can be found under the details tab, under the Driver Key properties. In the example below, it is 0022:

The parameters are held below this registry key.

6.5.1. Network Address

The network address can be set by adding a new String Value, with the Name NetworkAddress. The value should be in

the format XXXXXXXXXXXX, where X is a hex digit between 0 and F.

6.5.2. VLAN ID

The VLAN ID can be set by adding a new String Value, with the Name VlanID. The value should be between 0 and

4095. Setting 0 will disable VLAN tagging.