Catch Data from a barcode scanner connected via Ethernet

Question

I have a vb.net application that needs to catch the readings from a barcode scanner in a TextBox.

As far as I know, the scanners work sending the data as keystrokes, but I don't know if that still applies when it's connected via Ethernet cable

Well, to get to the point, will the scanner send the data automatically to the textbox? or it will be necessary to work with sockets to handle the readings? and in that case, can some please point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance.

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In case you ask, the scanner is a COGNEX DATAMAN 500QL

Answer 1

Have you tried downloading the software and drivers from their support site?