Ethernet, firewall and hotkey issues

from Stardock Forums

I have a couple questions about using Multiplicity KVM correctly:

1) I currently have two machines, one headless, connected to the Internet by wifi and connected to each other by a simple Ethernet cable. Both machines are calling the Ethernet connection "Unidentified network" -> public under Windows 10, which means I have to have the firewall deactivated for public networks. Would using an Ethernet router help correct this? I tried installing a free DHCP tool (tftdp64) on my primary, but that still gave me "Unidentified" on the primary and "Network 2" on the secondard -> no contact in Multiplicity.

2) Is there a firewall setting that will let me keep the firewall on and still permit Multiplicity through? It would be really nice with some clear documentation on issues like this.

3) I've found I can switch to the secondary either with Alt-Tab or with the Multiplicity hotkey, but to switch back requires first hitting the Multiplicity hotkey and then using the mouse to click "Return to primary." I sped this up a bit by defining an AutoHotKey script to click "Return to primary" and move the mouse back to where it was, and with the Multiplicity hotkey set to Alt-F12 and the AutoHotKey key set to F12 it's sort of OK, but is there any way to get around this two-step process without having to use the mouse?

4) Is there a way to have the secondary display on both my primary monitors in full screen mode (i.e. without going to windowed mode and stretching the window across both screens)?

Thanks for any help!

multiplicity
5,007 views 4 replies
Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

I have forwarded your problem/questions to Stardock Support team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

 

Basj

Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Would using an Ethernet router help correct this? I
End of quote

There is nothing 'wrong' with what you are doing but if you want both PCs to be part of the same network subnet, having a router would accomplish that.

2) Is there a firewall setting that will let me keep the firewall on and still permit Multiplicity through?
End of quote

Multiplicity creates it own rules in the Windows firewall - other third party (AV) firewall generally replicate that but may need manual entries if not.

3)
End of quote

Hotkeys are the only mouse shortcuts offered.

4) Is there a way to have the secondary display on both my primary monitors in full screen mode
End of quote

Not currently but it is being considered.

----------------
Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

Object Desktop - Get all of our enhancement utilities in one suite
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

OK, thanks for the advice. Looking forward to future improvements (full screen across multiple monitors).