USB Redirector

USB Redirector, such as USB Network Gate, is a professional solution that allows any number of USB devices or interfaces to be shared over an IP-based network such as LAN, WAN, VLAN, VPN, or the Internet. Additionally, with USB Redirector, you can redirect USB devices to Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and virtual machine sessions.

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Redirect any USB devices

USB Redirector enables you to access any USB device over LAN or the Internet, making it easy to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues, no matter where they are located.

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An assortment of USB devices, including a printer, a flash drive, a 3D mouse, a webcam, and a smartphone.

USB Redirector Use Cases

USB redirection to a remote desktop

One of the problems faced with remote desktop sessions is the absence of local USB over RDP connectivity. Locally-attached devices are not available from within the remote desktop session. Getting around this limitation is easy with USB redirection to RDP software.

USB devices in a virtual machine session

Using a USB Redirector enables VM users to connect their USB hardware to the virtual machine, even if this functionality is not supported by default. This includes virtual desktops provided by cloud services.

Access MFD from any room of your office

A typical reason to use a USB Redirector in an office setting is to share a multifunction device such as a printer/scanner with multiple coworkers. USB redirection will also allow a license key or dongle to be connected remotely, removing the need to carry it between computers.

USB redirection for thin/zero clients

Thin clients can also take advantage of a USB Redirector. Access USB devices that are connected to the thin client on the local machine and use them from a remote desktop.

Access USB devices from blade servers

It may be difficult to physically connect a keyboard and mouse to a blade server. Since there are many servers on the rack, it’s not just plug-and-play. But a USB Redirector can directly connect the peripherals to the server you need.

USB Redirector for macOS, Linux and Windows

This USB Redirector software can be run on the Windows, Linux, or macOS operating systems. It offers a true cross-platform solution, supporting any combination of servers and clients. Share devices attached to any type of server with all supported clients without compatibility issues.

USB Isolation on Multi-User Systems

One drawback of the Windows operating system is its default handling of USB devices. There is no effective, built-in facility that allows you to control which users have access to specific USB devices. This can be problematic when several users are sharing a Windows computer or when a machine hosts many RDP sessions. USB Redirector offers a solution to the problem by providing isolation for remotely-connected devices. Learn more in the USB device isolation guide.

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Per-session isolation

Per-session isolation allows you to assign a USB device to an individual RDP user while making it unavailable to others. You can be sure that you have exclusive use of the device with this option as it will not be recognized by other remote desktop sessions.

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Per-user isolation

Per-user isolation lets you isolate a USB device that is already connected to your computer to make it inaccessible to other Windows users. You might use this option to retain control of a device by an individual user when they are switching between multiple accounts.

Three sessions. One of them is unlocked and being accessed by three users. Two are greyed out and denied access.

Step-by-step Guide to Share USB

1

Install

Install USB Redirector on both the local machine with the connected USB device and any workstation you intend to access it from.

2

Share

Launch USB Network Gate on the local machine, locate the desired USB device under the “Local USB Devices” tab, and click “Share” to make it accessible.

3

Connect

Open USB Network Gate on the other workstation, navigate to the “Remote Devices” tab, and click “Connect” next to the shared device.

What customers say

4.9 overall rank, based on 372 reviews.

Successfully used by 150+ companies worldwide

James Hughes,
Software Applications Engineer

USB Network Gate comes to the rescue with its powerful USB port virtualization technology. The software works across any network and allows forwarding the USB device port to any networked machine.

With USB Network Gate, there’s no need to use additional hardware or cables. No complex connection configuration as well.

Keith Evans,
Flight Data Technician

My use case is connecting a USB-only laser printer to a computer on a different floor, and it has performed just fine.

Janet Camper,
Information Systems Manager

USB Network Gate is very convenient to use, and the HMI is very friendly.

Thanks to your software, we can access some very specific license dongles from our German parent company, which saves us a lot of money.

Elizabeth Stein,
Photography Enthusiast

The software works with UDP - redirects USB to the network without any additional settings. It works great most of the time - I don't have any doubts. The localized interface was a good bonus for me.

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Redirect USB devices over network

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