List Available Hosts on the Network

List Available Hosts on the Network

DISPLAX Service – List Available Hosts on the Network

Overview

DISPLAX Service provides a command that allows you to list all available DISPLAX hosts detected on the same network. This feature is commonly used to identify reachable systems running DISPLAX Service for remote management, diagnostics, or network-based features.


How to List Available Hosts

To display all DISPLAX hosts currently discoverable on the network, open a terminal or command prompt and run one of the following commands:

displaxservice -m

or

displaxservice --list-hosts

What the Command Does

When executed, the command:

  • Scans the local network for DISPLAX Service instances

  • Lists available hosts that are reachable and responding

  • Helps confirm network visibility between systems

This is especially useful in multi-PC installations or distributed touch environments.


Prerequisites

For host listing to work correctly:

If no hosts appear, verify that network discovery is enabled and permitted.


Common Use Cases

  • Verifying connectivity between multiple DISPLAX systems

  • Identifying hosts for remote configuration or monitoring

  • Troubleshooting network visibility issues

  • Preparing for features such as remote casting or control


Best Practices

  • Use this command only on trusted networks.

  • Disable network discovery if host listing is not required.

  • Combine host listing with controlled network access for improved security.

  • Re-run the command after network or service configuration changes.


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