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Are powerline network adapters supported with Ethernet ports on DisplayLink Docking Station？
Sorry. Due to technical limitations of Displaylink, the ethernet port on our DisplayLink Docking Stations doesn't support powerline network adapters.
Why applications that use OpenGL, such as Google Sketchup or Google Earth, do not work as expected when connected to a DisplayLink Docking Station and can it be solved?
DisplayLink Docking Stations can be thought of as a virtual graphics adapter that utilizes the CPU and internal GPU of the host laptop to produce the visuals displayed on the dock-connected screen...
If I add a DisplayLink Dock Station or a graphics adapter to my system, will it prevent the system's built-in video output from working?
No, the presence of a DisplayLink device on the system will not prevent the use of any of the system's built-in video outputs.
Why does my Windows laptop not boot properly when docked, and how can I fix it?
If your Windows laptop won't boot properly when connected to the Displaylink Docking Station, please don't worry. Usually, this is because you connected an external device (such as a USB storage dr...
Can I adjust the brightness of a monitor connected to a DisplayLink dock through the Windows Display Settings application?
Windows cannot adjust the brightness of a monitor connected to DisplayLink Docking Station.Therefore, we recommend using the monitor's internal on-screen menu options to adjust the monitor's brigh...
Why won't Windows's "Display Color Calibration" tool work on monitors connected to DisplayLink Docking Station?
The DisplayLink driver does not support color calibration functionality. But most monitors have built-in controls that can be used to adjust the characteristics of the display, though we understan...
If I connect a high refresh rate Monitor (e.g. 120Hz, 144Hz) to a Displaylink Docking Station, can it still support a High refresh rate?
Almost all our Displaylink Docking Stations do not officially support monitors over 60Hz including 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate unless otherwise specified on the product page or listing. DisplayLin...
After upgrading to a newer version of the DisplayLink Manager Graphics Connectivity App, my monitors are not functioning properly on macOS. How can I troubleshoot this issue?
When you upgrade the DisplayLink Manager Graphics Connectivity App to a new version on a macOS system, the update process will cause the older version of the app to quit. Consequently, any monitor...
Using a DisplayLink Docking Station with a KVM Switch: Is it Possible?
If you're using a DisplayLink-based docking station and considering using it with a traditional KVM switch, we do not recommend or support this setup. However, there are alternative solutions avai...