froggyliver Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I have someone I am trying to help. The software they use requires a USB webcam. They are trying to get away from computers at each desk and instead use WYSE terminals with Remote Desktop Services. The software does not support network webcams. Their software does support Logitech webcams for plug-and-play. Anyone ever heard of anything like a USB to Ethernet for a webcam? Kind of like HDMI to Ethernet adapter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted January 19, 2015 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2015 Webcams have to be plugged into a system. You can use like a Raspberry Pi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aergan Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 We need a bit more information really. What are the webcams they have? What's the software package? What's the WYSE OS version or Windows Embedded version? What license extension type do they have with WYSE (e.g. WYSE TCX - USB Virtualizer)? What's the host OS version of Windows Server? What are they trying to achieve with these webcams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Simple answer is no, their current setup would be unsupported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggyliver Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 I don't deal much at all with WYSE so pardon me if I don't quite understand. I really appreciate the assistance. They have a WYSE OS version 8.0_210. The Wyse device itself sees the USB webcam under Device Viewer and I have tested the video under the Camera tab. The webcam they have now is a Logitech HD C310. The server is Windows Server 2012 R2 running Remote Desktop Services. You mentioned the WYSE TCX - USB Virtualize. I have looked into that a bit and that seems to me like a possibility, but it raises the question of how and where you install the software. Is it on the WYSE OS or the Remote Desktop Services server? Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack34 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 These work okay. But do not expect to get good performance out of HD video or outside of a local network. http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=105&cp_id=10521&cs_id=1052103&p_id=5343&seq=1&format=2 If you need the video to be seen from outside a network, I would look at either an IP security camera or a video server such as this: http://www.superdroidrobots.com/shop/item.aspx/etrovision-ev3151a-video-server-with-2-way-audio/1098/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted January 20, 2015 MVC Share Posted January 20, 2015 "The software does not support network webcams." What software? What are they wanting to do with the webcams? Have like video chats? Or keep an eye on a location for security? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Why don't you invest in some network cams and a pvr hard disk recorder, or whatever they're called. What you're trying to do is going to work rotten over RDP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted January 20, 2015 MVC Share Posted January 20, 2015 ^ while agree if your looking for security cams that would prob be much better option.. OP has not really stated what the webcams are meant to be used for? If you you could name this software your using, and how it wants to use the webcams, or what exactly the webcams are meant to accomplish - sure there are plenty of people here with lots of experience in what your trying to accomplish to point you to the best possible setup or method of accomplishing your ultimate goal. But as stated info as stated is only driving more questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohdekill Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I highly doubt they want to use those cameras for security purposes. I think you need to take a serious step back and rethink this. Most companies love the initial idea of webcams for virtual meetings. Then, once they realize that not everyone else has a camera and those that do are running software not compatible, the investment becomes a huge waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSmudge Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 You can definitely use a web cam over RDP - however please see this article: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2010/06/10/introducing-microsoft-remotefx-usb-redirection-part-1.aspx The "jist" of the issue is that you will need to create a VM running windows 7 (or later) that the user on the thin client / PC will automatically connect to when they connect to the terminal server. Make sure the thin client is running windows RDP version 7.1 or later I believe. I hope you are successful in your endeavor. =-GreenSmudge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aergan Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I don't deal much at all with WYSE so pardon me if I don't quite understand. I really appreciate the assistance. They have a WYSE OS version 8.0_210. The Wyse device itself sees the USB webcam under Device Viewer and I have tested the video under the Camera tab. The webcam they have now is a Logitech HD C310. The server is Windows Server 2012 R2 running Remote Desktop Services. You mentioned the WYSE TCX - USB Virtualize. I have looked into that a bit and that seems to me like a possibility, but it raises the question of how and where you install the software. Is it on the WYSE OS or the Remote Desktop Services server? Thanks guys! It's a client extension (should be already available under Wyse OS but not licensed / activated). You activate your licenses for each extension / feature on your Wyse license server then it should be available for supported clients when they connect to your 2012 R2 server. I would imagine you will need to install & setup the corresponding Wyse software on your server also. When the device is connected to the thin client, it should pull it through into their remote session as if it was physically connected to the server. It's not a cheap solution but I think you can get an evaluation / trial for it to see if it works for you. GreenSmudge is referencing what is known as virtual desktop instance (VDI) - this will mean that you're providing a virtual machine for each client rather than the server's remote session desktop. You'll get drastically less users for available resources and requires a different licensing method. The advantages are though that this type of scenario is better supported (usb pass through etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 You can definitely use a web cam over RDP - however please see this article: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2010/06/10/introducing-microsoft-remotefx-usb-redirection-part-1.aspx The "jist" of the issue is that you will need to create a VM running windows 7 (or later) that the user on the thin client / PC will automatically connect to when they connect to the terminal server. Make sure the thin client is running windows RDP version 7.1 or later I believe. I hope you are successful in your endeavor. =-GreenSmudge Yeah, and that's really practical in the real world.. RemoteFX is still limited, and i know - I set it up for a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John Teacake MVC Posted January 26, 2015 MVC Share Posted January 26, 2015 http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds030606 These devices? I know this is the support site but I am sure you can work your way back from there. I have one sitting next to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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