Enable USB to Ethernet interface

Pearl-2 can now be configured to support two Ethernet interfaces. This can be achieved by connecting a user supplied USB to Ethernet adapter to one the USB ports located at the back of the device.

In general, most USB to Ethernet adapters should work. However, here are USB to Ethernet adapters that have been tested and known to work. This list may change from time to time. Please reach out to the Epiphan Support team for the more recent set of adapters.

  1. Xcellon USB-EA-2

  2. Anker USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter AK-A7611011

  3. Anker USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter A76130A1

 

Important considerations

  • The Pearl-2 web interface is ONLY accessible using the built-in Ethernet port.

  • API access using third-party controllers like Crestron, Extron, and QSYS will only work when the API requests are received on Pearl-2's built-in Ethernet port.

  • When paired with Epiphan Edge, the device can be managed remotely via either the built-in Ethernet or USB to Ethernet port as long as one of these interfaces is able to reach Epiphan Edge; admin login via Epiphan Edge.

  • Pearl-2 will NOT route traffic between its two interfaces.

  • Local broadcast links are only accessible on the built-in Ethernet.

Enable USB to Ethernet support using the Admin panel

  1. Log in to the Admin panel as admin, see Connect to the Admin panel.
  1. From the Configuration menu, select Network. The Network configuration page opens.
  2. Under the Interfaces tab, at the bottom of the page, toggle the Disabled switch next to USB Ethernet.
  3. Connect a supported USB to Ethernet adapter to one of the USB ports located at the back of the Pearl-2 and follow the procedure to configure for network connectivity.

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