Share USB over Ethernet with USB Network Gate

USB Network Gate lets you connect and share USB devices over Ethernet effortlessly, whether next door or worldwide. With this software, you can use remote USB devices—like scanners, printers, webcams, modems, or dongles—as if they were plugged directly into your PC.

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Share USB Devices Over Ethernet

As a reliable USB over Ethernet Connector, USB Network Gate allows multiple users to access shared USB devices. Whether working from home or the office, you can connect to your USB printer, scanner, or other devices anytime, from any supported system. It works smoothly across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Flexible USB Sharing Over IP, LAN, WAN, VPN, or Internet

Need to share multiple USB devices among different computers? USB Network Gate lets you do that easily. It’s perfect for offices or teams that need remote access to USB hardware without complicated setups. Plus, you can secure connections with password protection.
Use USB Devices in Virtual Machines and Blade Servers

USB Network Gate’s USB over Ethernet technology supports virtual environments. Install it on your virtual machines or blade servers; you can access USB peripherals remotely. It’s compatible with popular platforms like VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft Hyper-V.
Access USB Devices in Remote Desktop Sessions

When working via Remote Desktop, USB devices often become inaccessible. USB Network Gate solves this by enabling local USB devices to be available in remote sessions, so you can work with them as if they’re plugged into the remote computer.
Wireless USB Access Over Wi-Fi

There is no need to change your network setup. USB Network Gate lets you share USB devices wirelessly across desktops and laptops in your office, making it easy for everyone to use shared printers, scanners, or other peripherals.
Per-Session Device Access Control

In multi-user terminal server environments, it’s important to control who can use USB devices. USB Network Gate allows you to assign USB devices exclusively to individual user sessions, preventing others from accessing them at the same time.

Additional Features

Cross-Platform Compatibility

USB Network Gate works as a versatile USB over Ethernet Connector across Windows, macOS, and Linux, letting you mix and match server-client setups as needed.

Secure Data Transmission

Your data is protected with strong encryption, and you can add password controls to keep shared USB connections safe from unauthorized access.

Improved Performance with Traffic Compression

USB Network Gate optimizes network bandwidth with data compression, improving transfer speeds especially for devices that send uncompressed data.

Hot-Swap Support for USB Devices

Easily switch shared USB devices without restarting your computer or software. Simply unplug one device and plug in another, and it will automatically become available on the remote computer.

Easy USB Device Isolation for Windows OS

Windows doesn’t offer built-in tools to restrict USB device access to specific users, which can be a security risk on shared computers or terminal servers hosting multiple Remote Desktop sessions. USB Network Gate’s USB over Ethernet software provides a smart solution for isolating USB devices.

Session-Based USB Device Isolation

This feature allows you to assign a USB device to a particular Remote Desktop session, making it invisible and inaccessible to other users. This way, you can be sure that only authorized sessions have access to your USB devices.

User-Based USB Device Isolation

You can restrict USB device access to specific Windows user accounts. With per-user isolation, only authorized users can use the device, which is especially useful on computers accessed by multiple users regularly.

Note: USB Device Isolation has been tested on a variety of devices including cameras, printers, scanners, external drives, sound cards, and 3D mice. It’s compatible with Windows 8 and newer versions, as well as all Windows Server editions.

USB over Ethernet Technology is Helpful For:

Software Developers

USB Network Gate offers a command-line interface that allows developers to automate the sharing and connecting of USB devices. Its features can also be integrated into custom software and hardware solutions, making it a versatile tool for software development projects.

International Corporations

Large companies with multiple offices around the world often face challenges sharing USB peripherals among employees. USB Network Gate solves this by enabling remote access to devices like USB plotters, barcode scanners, and modems, ensuring seamless collaboration across locations.

Businesses and Organizations

If your workplace relies on unique or specialized USB devices—like security keys or custom hardware—there’s no need to physically move devices between machines. USB Network Gate lets you share these devices remotely, so they’re always accessible where needed.

What customers say

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James Hughes, Software Applications Engineer
- James Hughes, Software Applications Engineer
- 4.9
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.
Janet Camper, Information Systems Manager
- Janet Camper, Information Systems Manager
- 4.9
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
- Elizabeth Stein, Photography Enthusiast
- 4.9
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.
- Jul 25, 2025

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Requirements

Windows (32-bit and 64-bit): XP/Vista/7/8/10, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019, 9.26MB free space

Latest version

v11.0.2724, Released 12 Jun, 2025 Release notes