XTIOT uses a barcode scanner to share data with two computers via a 2.4G wireless receiver, or to share data with one computer and one mobile phone at the same time.

It is a relatively complex requirement to realize that a barcode scanner can share data to two devices (such as a computer and a mobile phone) at the same time through a 2.4G wireless receiver, but it can be achieved through some specific configurations and methods. Here are some feasible solutions:

Method 1: 

Use an intermediate server

Intermediate server:

Principle: Set up an intermediate server, the barcode scanner connects to the intermediate server through a 2.4G wireless receiver, and then the intermediate server forwards the data to the two target devices through the network.

Advantages: Data can be centrally managed to ensure data synchronization.

Disadvantages: Increases system complexity and requires server maintenance.

Implementation steps:

Select an intermediate server: Select a computer with stable performance as the intermediate server.

Connect the scanner: Connect the barcode scanner to the intermediate server through a 2.4G wireless receiver.

Install forwarding software: Install and configure the data forwarding software on the intermediate server to send the scanned data to the target computer and mobile phone through the network.

Configure the target device: Ensure that the target computer and mobile phone can receive data from the intermediate server. You can use network socket communication, HTTP request and other methods.

Test connection: Make sure that data can be correctly forwarded from the intermediate server to the two target devices, and that data synchronization is correct.

Method 2: 

Use a multi-channel wireless receiver

Multi-channel wireless receiver:

Principle: Use a 2.4G wireless receiver that supports multi-channels to transmit the data from the barcode scanner to two devices at the same time.

Advantages: No additional intermediate server is required, and the configuration is relatively simple.

Disadvantages: There may be fewer wireless receivers that support multi-channels on the market, and the cost is high.

Implementation steps:

Purchase a multi-channel wireless receiver: Purchase a 2.4G wireless receiver that supports multi-channels.

Connect devices: Connect the barcode scanner to the multi-channel wireless receiver, and then connect the two outputs of the receiver to the target computer and mobile phone respectively.

Configure devices: Make sure that the target computer and mobile phone can correctly identify and process the data received from the receiver.

Test connection: Make sure that data can be correctly transmitted from the barcode scanner to the two target devices, and that data synchronization is correct.

However, XTIOT developed the wireless barcode scanner to 2 PLC/computers with competitive price and good quality.

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