DISPLAX Service – Enable or Disable Network Host Discovery

Overview

DISPLAX Service includes a network discovery feature that allows it to find and list other DISPLAX-enabled hosts on the same network. This is commonly used for remote management, device discovery, and advanced workflows involving multiple systems.

For security or deployment control, network host discovery can be enabled or disabled using command-line parameters.

Check Host Discovery Status

To check whether DISPLAX Service is currently allowed to discover other hosts on the network, open a terminal or command prompt and run:

displaxservice --discover-network

The output will indicate whether network discovery is enabled or disabled.

Enable Network Host Discovery

To enable discovery of other DISPLAX hosts on the network, run:

displaxservice --list-hosts

When to Enable

• Discovering available DISPLAX devices on the network

• Managing multiple installations remotely

• Using network-based features

• Troubleshooting connectivity between hosts

Disable Network Host Discovery

To disable network discovery and prevent DISPLAX Service from scanning the network, run:

displaxservice --discover-network=false

When to Disable

• High-security or restricted network environments

• Systems that do not require network discovery

• Preventing unnecessary network traffic

• Limiting visibility of DISPLAX hosts

Security & Best Practices

• Disable host discovery on systems that do not require network interaction.

• Enable discovery only on trusted networks.

• Ensure firewall and network policies permit discovery when required.

• Use host discovery together with controlled network access settings for best security.