01/26/2026

Setting TekFlex-85T USB Host | Troubleshooting USB Issues

TOPICS: Troubleshooting, USB Issues

In order for USB devices connected to the TekVox-85T‘s HDBaseT receivers to be accessible from the transmitter side, the TekFlex-85T USB Host must first be set to HDBT 4 & 5. This process can be performed via the web GUI or serial commands.

Setting TekFlex-85T USB Host via Web GUI

  1. Log into the TekFlex-85T’s web GUI (more detailed instructions for this step can be found in section 5 of the TekFlex-85T User Manual)
  2. Select the “Additional” tab in the top-right corner of the GUI
  3. Set “USB Host” to “HDBT4-RX1
  4. Next, set “USB Host” to “HDBT5-RX2
  5. Finally, set “USB Host” to “USB-C

Setting TekFlex-85T USB Host via TekManager

  1. In TekManager, open the TekMonitor connected to the TekFlex-85T by double-clicking it in the Holding Area.
  2. Select the “TekVox TekFLX-85T Pro” tab in the TekMonitor control window.
  3. Scroll down to “USB Host” (beneath “Lock Front”)
  4. Select “HDBT 4
  5. Select “HDBT 5
  6. Select “USB-C