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Share USB over Network

Access USB devices over the network with USB Network Gate, as if you had them on hand. Our software enables both individual users and businesses to make their essential equipment accessible from all corners of the world. Save time spent on physical access and even easily use USB devices in RDP sessions and virtual machines.
14-day Free Trial available
License price starts at $159.95
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Applicable in Different Scenarios

You can use a Windows, Linux, Android or Mac machine as a USB server. USB devices plugged into the server machine can be shared to any computer that has USB Network Gate installed and is connected to the Internet or the same local network. Security settings, including password protection, can be enabled to restrict the use of shared devices. The connection channel is encrypted.
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Virtual machines aren’t always capable of USB passthrough, less so if it’s a remote machine. By using USB Network Gate, you can redirect an unlimited amount of devices, including scanners, printers, and video hardware, to the virtual machine with minimal setup.
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It’s important to have access to USB for Remote Desktop sessions, and USB Network Gate provides secure passthrough for mice, keyboards, flash drives and security devices. Once you have connected to a remote system, start USB Network Gate on it and you’ll have the option to redirect USB devices attached to the host machine.
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USB Network Gate can be used to redirect local hardware to the cloud platform. Easy passthrough with minimal user effort opens up new possibilities for virtual desktops, cloud gaming, and remote VFX work.
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Works with Any USB Devices

 An ordinary physical key.

Sharing security dongles

Instead of having to share USB license keys physically, you can keep them available on LAN. This way, it can be connected to the next user at a moment’s notice.
 A wired computer mouse.

3D mouse use in a Remote Desktop

Graphics-related work and CAD use becomes a possibility in Remote Desktop sessions. Users can connect their specialized USB equipment and experience minimal latency. Designers can now enjoy the benefits of RD.
 A barcode scanner.

Access to remote Point-of-sale devices

POS printers, barcode scanners, card readers, and terminals can be integrated into the cloud, saving you the effort of setting up lots of individual workstations. Use and troubleshoot the devices remotely.
 A smartphone

Remote connection to mobile devices

With USB Over Network, applications can be debugged on a remote phone as if it was directly plugged into the user’s system. Keep a large variety of devices on hand without having to manually connect and disconnect.
 A front-loading printer.

Sharing peripherals in an office

Queue operations on scanners, printers, and MFDs without having to take up their connected computer or even being in the same room. When each request takes seconds to send, everyone gets a turn.
 An electronic chip.

Remote automation and IoT control

Control smart home devices, sensors, microcontrollers, and other specialized equipment from a remote computer. No need to connect to it physically. As long as it has a USB plug, you can fix and adjust it from anywhere on the network.

Choose how to Isolate Devices in Use

Shared computers and Remote Desktop terminal servers have the issue of making your private hardware available to anyone else who works on them. USB Network Gate addresses both of these problems by providing two different methods of isolation.
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Per-session isolation

Use hardware for a Remote Desktop without worrying about other users. USB Network Gate is perfectly safe to use for remote sessions, since you can limit the use of redirected devices to your user account and session.
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Per-user isolation

Working on a shared PC? Make sure to enable this setting. Isolated devices will only be available to your user and completely invisible to others. Protect your sensitive information and devices that you don’t want to be used by anyone else.

Choose The Optimal USB Sharing Solution

Electronic Team has developed a series of USB passthrough solutions that work over the network, in remote desktops, and virtual machines. Our other implementations of this technology could match your demands better.
Software
product logo USB Network Gate
product logo FlexiHub
product logo Donglify
Supported devices
USB devices
USB and COM port devices
USB dongles only
Sharing over the LAN
Sharing over the Internet
Simultaneous connections
Access devices via RDP
License model
License-based
Subscription
Subscription

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USB Network Gate
Redirect USB devices over network
14-day Free Trial available
License price starts at $159.95
Available for