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USB over RDP

How to provide USB
for remote desktop

USB over RDP software is an efficient solution tailored for those who want to access USB devices over the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi, and other networks while working on a remote desktop computer. This dedicated app makes it possible to share any USB port and safely redirect its data over a TCP/IP connection.

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Supported versions: OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/8.1/10/11; Windows Server 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2/2016/2019/2022
Architectures: x86, x64, ARM64 macOS 10.14 or newer CentOS 7-8, Ubuntu 14.04-21.04. Please note: USB Network Gate for Linux requires kernel version from 2.6.18 up to 4.4 Android 5.0 and above
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Use USB over remote desktop software to connect to devices remotely

In order to make a USB device accessible over the network, the software creates a virtual copy of the port, to which this device is connected, on the remote side. As a result, the computer where the virtual USB port is created treats the remote USB device as the one that’s attached directly to this machine.

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Forwarding USB over RDP

The advantages of the software RDP USB Redirector

Here are just some of the outstanding features you get with USB Redirector for RDP:

Optimization of redirected traffic

The software provides you with the option of traffic compression, which means data can be transferred at a higher speed and with minimum bandwidth utilization. The capability to transport compressed data is really helpful when it comes to remote scanning or working with devices that usually send data uncompressed.

Using a local computer as a USB device server

Any USB port of your local PC can be available for remote connection once you share it with the advanced USB over RDP Redirector. After you share a USB interface, you can connect the required peripheral to this port and establish a connection to the attached device from a remote computer. What’s convenient is that when you unplug one device and plug in another one, the latter will be automatically redirected to the connected remote client.

Access to USB devices over Wi-Fi

If you decide to share your USB device over the Wi-Fi network, the dedicated software will not only make this possible but will help you do this in a safe way. With USB to RDP Redirector, you can encrypt USB port data when forwarding it to a remote computer. Also, the program lets you set a password for you to control access to your local USB devices.

RemoteFX USB redirection

When redirecting USB to a remote desktop, the program lets you use the native RemoteFX protocol. For example, you can share a device on your local Linux machine and forward it to a remote Windows client. In case the peripheral is supported by RemoteFX USB Redirection, you don’t even need to install the software on the remote PC.
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Effective USB device isolation for Windows

The Windows OS offers users many features which is why it is so popular in the computing community. One capability that Windows lacks is the ability to control the use of USB devices connected to a computer running the operating system. By default, all attached USB devices are available to all users. This may not be desired when a computer is shared or used to host a number of Remote Desktop sessions. USB Network Gate lets you limit the use of connected peripherals.

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Per-session isolation

You can limit the availability of connected USB devices to a single RDP session. The peripheral is invisible to other users so they cannot even attempt to access it. This feature ensures that the device is always available in the designated session.

Per-user isolation

Using this option, you can isolate an attached USB device from other Windows users. This can come in handy when you want a device available to a specific account when the user is switching between more than one account as they perform their tasks.

Note: USB device isolation has been verified with all kinds of USB devices. Users running Windows 8 or later or Windows Server can isolate peripherals such as 3D mice, scanners, hard drives, printers, and cameras as well as just about any kind of USB device.

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Solutions comparison

Compare the top three solutions for USB redirection over RDP

There are many solutions that can redirect USB over the network effortlessly and efficiently. Below you will find the comparison table that will show you the differences in capabilities of the most popular USB sharing software out there. You can have a look at the features offered by the top solutions and decide what will be best for you.

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    USB Network Gate Electronic Team, Inc. electronic.us
    USB/IP Takahiro Hirofuchi usbip.sourceforge.net
    VirtualHere VirtualHere Pty. Ltd. virtualhere.com
    USB over Network FabulaTech, Inc. fabulatech.com
    Tested version
    v9.0 (Windows)
    v9.0 (Linux)
    v9.0 (Mac)
    v0.2 (Windows)
    v0.1.7-3 (Linux)
    v3.3.8 (server)
    v4.2.3 (client)
    v5.2 (Windows)
    v5.2 (Linux)
    MAIN FEATURES
    Ability to share an unlimited number of USB devices
    Support for all types of USB devices
    USB v1.1 and v2.0 compatible
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How it works

USB device redirection to a remote desktop

In order to enable the remote desktop USB redirection on your computer, just take the following steps:

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Download the USB redirection software and install it on both computers that will participate in the connection.
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On the server machine, launch the app and head to the “Local USB devices” tab. Select the required USB device there and click “Share”.
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On the client machine, open the program and go to the “Remote USB devices” tab. Locate the device you need and hit “Connect”.
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That’s it! Now the shared device will appear on the remote PC like it was attached directly to that computer.
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Frequently asked questions

Here are the answers to the most common question our customers have about the USB redirection software:

If I have no Internet connection, can I share a USB device over LAN?

Yes, USB Network Gate allows sharing USB devices over a local network when the Internet connection is not available.

What is meant by a server and client computers?

USB Network Gate server is a computer to which the USB device you need to share is connected physically. A client is a computer that connects to the networked USB device remotely.

Is it possible to access the same USB device from several remote computers simultaneously?

After being shared over the network, a USB device can be connected to only one computer at a time.

Does USB Network Gate allow creating cross-platform connections?

USB Network Gate is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. That means you can easily connect from Windows to Mac, from Mac to Linux and in any other combination.
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OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/8.1/10/11; Windows Server 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2/2016/2019/2022
Architectures: x86, x64, ARM64 Run on macOS 10.14 or newer CentOS 7-8, Ubuntu 14.04-21.04 Android 5.0 and above
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