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Clever converter for keyboards and barcode readers

The MorphStick Keyboard Tap 2 Ethernet is a compact network device, capable of converting USB keyboard or USB barcode reader data to Ethernet packets. It taps onto a USB connection between the computer and USB device, captures the transmitted data frames, and sends them as UDP datagrams in a user configurable format.

The MorphStick Keyboard Host 2 Ethernet is a variation of the tap version, which does not require a computer for the keyboard or barcode reader to work. It contains a built-in USB host, which polls the connected USB device for data, thus simplifying the setup and reducing the amount of cabling.

The MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard works in the opposite direction, simulating a USB keyboard from incoming UDP data over Ethernet. The source of the UDP data can be a MorphStick Keyboard 2 Ethernet, or data generated from a network device or computer.
MorphStick Keyboard 2 Ethernet
Features

    Two USB sockets and RJ-45 Ethernet socket
    Powered over USB or POE (option)
    Compact and portable design
    Highly configurable with simple PC-side application
    Supports national keyboard layouts
    Optional POE (Power-over-Ethernet) connector
    Optional built-in real time clock with battery
    Optional logging module with embedded SD card 

MorphStick Keyboard Tap 2 Ethernet: MorphStick Keyboard Tap 2 Ethernet

    Captures data from USB keyboard or USB barcode reader
    Taps onto existing USB communication without interfering with it
    Sends data over Ethernet as UDP datagrams, or locally over USB
    Can be paired with MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard 

MorphStick Keyboard Host 2 Ethernet: MorphStick Keyboard Host 2 Ethernet

    Acts as a USB host and actively polls a USB keyboard or barcode reader
    Sends data over Ethernet as UDP datagrams, or locally over USB
    Can be paired with MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard 

MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard: MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard

    Simulates a USB keyboard
    Receives data from UDP datagrams over Ethernet, or locally over USB
    Can be paired with MorphStick Keyboard 2 Ethernet 

Product family overview

MorphStick Keyboard Tap 2 Ethernet     MorphStick Keyboard Host 2 Ethernet     MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard
Input     USB keyboard or
USB barcode reader
(connected to computer)     USB keyboard or
USB barcode reader     Ethernet data stream or
USB data stream
Output     Ethernet data stream     Ethernet data stream or
USB data stream     USB HID data stream
Power source     USB (+5V)
Optional: POE (+12V)
Local flash storage     Optional: 8GB built-in flash
Time-stamping     Software (NTP or user set)
Optional: built-in RTC + battery
Dimensions     90mm x 35mm x 25mm
(3.5" x 1.3" x 1.0")
Pricing and availability     
MorphStick Keyboard Tap 2 Ethernet
$143.99 / €125.99
MorphStick Keyboard Tap 2 Ethernet
Stock Europe (DE, PL): Available
Stock U.S. (Illinois): Ships from Europe

    
MorphStick Keyboard Host 2 Ethernet
$143.99 / €125.99
MorphStick Keyboard Host 2 Ethernet
Stock Europe (DE, PL): Available
Stock U.S. (Illinois): Ships from Europe

    
MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard
$143.99 / €125.99
MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard
Out of stock

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How it works
MorphStick Keyboard Tap 2 Ethernet
MorphStick Keyboard Tap 2 Ethernet

Connect a USB keyboard or barcode reader on one end to the horizontal USB-A socket. Connect to the host computer using the vertical USB-A socket. Connect Ethernet to the RJ45 socket on the other end. After a simple configuration procedure, the Morphstick will capture all USB traffic without interfering with it, and transfer it over Ethernet to a chosen destination.

MorphStick Keyboard Host 2 Ethernet
MorphStick Keyboard Host 2 Ethernet

Connect a USB keyboard or barcode reader on one end to the horizontal USB-A socket. Connect 5V DC power using the vertical USB-A socket (can be from any computer, using a standard USB cable). Connect Ethernet to the RJ45 socket on the other end. After a simple configuration procedure, the Morphstick will poll the connected device for data, and transfer it over Ethernet to a chosen destination.

MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard
MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard

The MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard is a powerful, yet simple to use data converter and logger. Connect the device to a computer using a standard USB cable and the vertical USB-A socket. Connect Ethernet to the RJ45 socket on the other end. After a simple configuration procedure, the Morphstick will simulate a USB keyboard, generating keystrokes from data received over Ethernet.
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Highly configurable

All MorphStick devices feature a button, which switches them into configuration mode over USB. An free lightweight application is available, which guides through the configuration process. During configuration the basic network communication needs to be configured, such as the where to send the acquired data. It takes just a few minutes to get the basic data transfer running, however the flexibility of the device also allows setting up sophisticated communication schemes.
Keyboard tap vs keyboard host
Tap versus Host

MorphStick Keyboard 2 Ethernet comes in two varieties: Tap and Host. The Tap version works like a keylogger, capturing existing communication between the USB keyboard or barcode reader, and the computer. The Host version contains a built-in USB controller, which actively polls the keyboard or barcode reader for data. Both versions operate in the same way on the Ethernet side.
The bigger picture

Morphsticks are essentially building blocks of bigger communication systems. The data originating from MorphStick Keyboard 2 Ethernet can be sent to several destinations. One of them can be the MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard, creating a transfer link over Ethernet for keyboards and barcode readers. Another destination can be a host computer, with dedicated software. A sample application is delivered, demonstrating this capability. Yet another option is a dedicated MorphStick device solely for the purpose of logging data from several sources.
POE, RTC, Flash memory
Optional features

Three device features are available on demand: POE (Power over Ethernet), 8GB internal flash memory, and an RTC (Real Time Clock). The POE option allows to power the device over the RJ45 socket, as an alternative to USB. The flash memory option adds 8GB internal memory for data logging purposes. And finally the RTC options adds time-stamps to the logged data. The set time and date is retained even when the device is powered off, thanks to an internal battery.