The EZ-Dock utility software is designed for a Windows computer to clone (passthrough) its internal MAC address to a Cable Matters adapter/dock with Ethernet that connects to the computer. Refer to the steps below about the setup process. Download and install the EZ-Dock utility software EZ Dock setup. EZ-Dock setup.

This dual-4K docking station offers wide flexibility in setting up your workstation, working with both USB-C and USB-A port laptops and supporting multiple combinations of Ultra HD 4K DisplayPort and HDMI monitors. Starting in High Sierra 10.13, macOS enforces stricter security policies than previous revisions. As a result of these changes, software packages, like those used in this installation, will need to be allowed within the macOS Security and Privacy settings, immediately after the software has been installed, in order for the device to operate.To allow the software, follow these steps after you've completed installation on your Mac:. Open System Preferences. Open Security & Privacy. Click the Allow button near the bottom of the General tab.Note: The option to allow the software will be available within the Security & Privacy settings for 30 minutes.

If the software is not allowed within that time frame, the software must be reinstalled in order for macOS to grant the opportunity to allow it again. Note: Do not physically connect the USB laptop docking station to your computer until you are instructed to (Step 6). Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website. You can find the part number and product ID on the product’s packaging.Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder associated with your user account (for example, C:Users yournameDownloads). Once the download is complete, extract the files from the zip folder. Right-click the DisplayLink.zip or DisplayLinkDock.zip file, select Extract All and follow the on-screen instructions. Select the appropriate folder for your operating system.

Right-click Setup.exe. Click Run as Administrator.Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you may be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Please extract the files using the instructions in Step 2. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the device drivers and software. Intel graphics driver.

Restart the computer either when prompted, or when the installer disappears. Connect any video cables from your display(s) to the video port(s) on the docking station. Once Windows has restarted, connect the docking station to your computer. Your computer will automatically complete the driver installation.Note: Installation may take several seconds to complete.

During the installation your display might flicker. This is normal. Once the installation is complete you will see your Windows desktop extended to the additional monitor(s). Note: Do not physically connect the laptop docking station to your computer until instructed to (Step 7). Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website. You can find the part number and product ID on the product’s packaging.Note: Mac OS X will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, harddrivenameUsers yournameDownloads). Double-click the DisplayLink.zip file.

Double-click the MAC OS folder. Double-click the appropriate folder for your operating system. Double-click the DisplayLink Installer 75598.dmg file.

Follow the prompts to install the new drivers. Restart the computer when prompted. Once Mac OS X has restarted, connect the laptop docking station to your computer.Note: Installation might take several seconds to complete. During the installation your display might flicker; this is normal.

Once the installation has completed you will see your Macintosh desktop extended to any connected monitors. DisplayLink powered USB video adapters and docking stations are not compatible with any MacBook running macOS 10.13.4 - 10.13.6. If a system has updated to macOS 10.13.4, 10.13.5, or 10.13.6, upgrading to macOS 10.14 (Mojave) is an option for users to restore DisplayLink functionality.At this time, the DisplayLink compatibility issue also affects any 2018 MacBook Pro laptops with an Intel Coffee Lake CPU running macOS 10.14. Please see the for a driver download workaround. This workaround will force AirPlay to extend or mirror one USB display.For alternative product recommendations including our catalog of Thunderbolt™ products, connect with our Technical Advisory team at the bottom of our. Computers running macOS Catalina (10.15) may experience compatibility issues with products that use DisplayLink technology, such as USB Docking Stations and Video Adapters.

Connecting to a DisplayLink-powered Product may cause the Display(s) to output a blank screen. If you experience this problem, follow these steps:. Update computer to the latest version of macOS 10.15. Permit Screen Recording by following these steps: (external link). Enable the DisplayLink Kernel Extension by following these steps: (external link). When you troubleshoot issues with a laptop docking station, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems.

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Language: English. Language: EnglishSafety Measures. If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power. If Class 1 Laser Product.

Laser radiation is present when the system is open. Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.

Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines. Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards. We always try to ensure our customers have exceptional experiences with our products and we apologize for the difficulties you've had using our DK30A2DH. This dock should not be disconnecting from your computers and we'd like to help fix the problem for you.

The first thing we recommend is downloading and installing the latest drivers for the dock from our website. If that doesn't help the issue, or if you require assistance installing the drivers for the dock, please do not hesitate to contact us at www.startech.com/support. Our Technical Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week to provide support. We apologize for the difficulties you're having with our DK30A2DH. This dock is compatible with both USB-C and standard USB 3.0 so it uses a Displaylink chipset to convert a USB data signal to video.

Due to this, the displays are seen by the host PC as virtual displays and don't have the same functionality as a dock that uses USB-C DP-Alt mode with MST. If you are looking for a dock that will be seen properly by your nVidia control panel or support video/photo editing or gaming, we recommend a dock like our MST30C2HDPPD.

I bought this docking station last week and connected it today. Its working perfectly with 2 additional screens and the available usb ports are enough.The only disappointing part is the power adapter supplied with it. As it is a universal version you have to apply the EU, JP, UK or ANZ part yourself.

The EU adapter doesn´t connect perfectly and because of this the power is failing several times in a power-strip. It would be beter to deliver a regular EU power adapter as I now have to fix it with additional tape/tie-rip to keep it on its place. Because of this it would not recommend the docking to others. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you've experienced with our DK30A2DH.

This dock utilizes the CPU in your computer to create the image and therefore it does raise the amount of CPU used. But it shouldn't be enough to cause other programs to slow down unless you're using very graphically intensive software. The dock should also not be having issues with the displays not coming back on after undocking and this could indicate that there may be a problem with the dock you received. The DK30A2DH has a 3-year warranty with lifetime technical support and we'd be happy to replace the dock for you. If you require assistance please do not hesitate to contact us at www.startech.com/support where our Technical Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week to provide support. I've had this docking station for a while now and I can't seem to get through a full day (even a few hours) of work without it disconnecting the video.

About a third of the time when I plug it into my computer (2018 MBP) it doesn't recognize the USB keyboard. I have to either disconnect and reconnect, or turn the docking station off and on again. I've tried updating firmware and DisplayLink drivers on my Mac but nothing has helped. My (much less expensive) docking station in my home office does not have these issues, so I know it's not my computer. It's frustrating that I can't get this to just work the way it's advertised. Small, lots of ports, sturdy, and worked without me doing anything on both my Dell (Windows), and Macbook.

If it worked with Linux, had an extra USB-C port, and delivered power over USB-C, it would be the perfect dock for me!C'mon guys. I need to add an extra USB-C adapter to get power to the Macbook using this dock? Add a second, power-delivering port, and call it a day!Other than power, my only complaint is that the USB-C port that it does have, for connecting a laptop, is on the back. Since I have to switch cables to connect my laptops, and I 'mount' my docks towards the back of the desk with other devices in a stack, having to reach behind and swap cables is annoying. If I had this dock on a shared desk, I'd hear about it from the users!Anyway, on to the positive. Small, sturdy, LOTS of ports (compared to my other USB3 and TB3 docks!), and fast throughput.

Connected three different laptops in total, and no driver pause or installs for me (maybe I already have the DisplayLink drivers from before?). Video is flawless at full resolution, I've played games, done some Blender and Photoshop stuff.So now this dock is part of the mounted stack on my desk!

If it delivered power, I'd probably take my TB3 dock out since this works just fine with my Macbook now, and HAS MORE PORTS!!!:). This is a really versatile docking station. Depending on what monitors you have, you invariably have to look at adapters for something or other, or you are tied to only using one device. This dock lets you connect different host machines (USB 3.0 or USB-C) to a wide variety of monitors. I was impressed with the 4 USB 3.0 ports in the front, I thought all these ports would make it look crowded, but it’s very slick and everything works. I can go between my 2 laptops and connect to everything I need. This would be a great option for Hoteling stations, where people don’t all have the same hardware.

Setup is very easy and every Win10 machine I’ve connected finds all the drivers quickly and efficiently.I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review. I have tested this dock using several laptops both with the USB-A and USB-C connections. Each time it took a while to install but performed great afterwards.The dock comes in a box about half the size of a breakfast cereal box lengthwise. The dock is made out of plastic but looks very premium and could be mistaken for metal before touching it. The dock has 6 USB ports, 2 HDMI, 2 DVI, 1 Network and Mic/Speaker ports for audio. To use the dock you need to plug it in using the supplied AC adaptor and have the power switch turned on.

The port to connect to a computer is a USB-C port and it comes with both a USB-C to USB-A cable and a USB-C to USB-C cable.When I fist connected this dock to a new computer using USB-C nothing seemed to happen. I waited a bit for installations to occur but none went. After trying a few things, I found that I needed to have my laptop already connected to the internet, then on next connection it downloaded all necessary drivers and was working within minutes. On a different older computer using USB-A cable, I got a message 'USB device not recognized'. After waiting a couple minutes for the computer to download and install all drivers, it was working without any issues. The displays are very fast through the dock and during my testing I never noticed any lag or choppiness from the displays.

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Connecting the dock after everything was setup was quick and simple, although I still get the USB error when it's connected but everything seems to work without any issues. This dock is not a Thunderbolt dock so it will not charge your laptop and will install a new USB video card for display output. The computer will need to be connected to power for charging with a separate cable.Little rocky installation but once it got going it works really great. It has lots of ports and performs quickly. I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review. This is a great docking station for people who want simple and easy connection.

This dock is well built and has just enough weight to it to sit firmly on the desk with cables as to not move around too much. I have tried similar docks from other manufactures and this one tends to stay in one place better. I like the simplicity of a simple connection of usb-c or usb 3.0.I had no issues with hookup to my windows based laptop and found everything worked as planned. The monitor resolution and image was great when used and I could see no artifacting at all. I appreciate the ethernet port as so many laptops are dropping this feature but in the office having a solid hard wired connection is always a nice addition.Overall the quality is excellent.I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.

Icy Dock is proud to introduce a brand new item to its innovative product line, the EZ-Dock Flex MB981U3-1SA 2.5”/3.5” SATA & IDE Hard Drive Docking Station with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface. This product is packed with features and gives the term docking station a whole new meaning.The first feature of the device is a direct connection through the top slot for 2.5” and 3.5” SATA hard disk and solid state drives, allowing a user to access their drive via SuperSpeed USB 3.0. 2.5” drives can be used on the go being powered by the USB bus, while 3.5” drives utilize a small form factor wall power supply that can be easily stowed away in a laptop bag or briefcase.

The anti-dust cover on the top is divided into 2 pieces, so that if a 2.5” drive is inserted, only the smaller portion of the cover opens up, leaving the electronics inside safe from dust and debris.The second feature of the MB981U3-1SA is the detachable adapter that releases from the bottom of the dock via 2 small lockable switches. Once the adapter is removed, IDE drives can then be used, as well as both types of SATA drives. 3.5” IDE drives connect to the labeled input, and is powered using the 4-pin power jumper cable. 2.5” IDE drives connect to the labeled input, and can be powered using only USB power. Using SATA drives with the disconnected adapter is the same as when they are directly docked through the top slot.Other useful elements include power buttons on the dock and adapter that double as status LEDs, a easy to press, large drive eject button, and as always, a standard 3 year warranty.

'The EZ-Dock Flex MB981U3-1SA had every feature I wanted including UASP support, is incredibly easy to use and has never given me a problem. I have recommended ICY DOCK SATA hard drive docks to numerous friends because of my excellent experience.'

- John M.Product ReviewsWritten by Michael Wu'ICY DOCK docking station was which was fantastic because it can be permanently placed on the desktop at home. The last awesome feature is that the actual interface adapter is removable to take on the go as well as reading traditional IDE HDDs. UMLan would like to provide the ICY DOCK MB981U3-1SA SATA & IDE to USB 3.0 Docking Station a score of 10/10'.