Sharing USB devices over Ethernet allows you to access physical hardware—like printers, hard drives, license dongles, scanners, and webcams—from a remote computer via a local network (LAN) or the internet. This process tricks the remote computer into treating the device as if it were plugged directly into its own physical USB port.
You can accomplish this through two main methods: software solutions or hardware equipment. Method 1: Using Dedicated Software (Most Popular)
Software solutions use a Server-Client architecture over TCP/IP networks. You install the server application on the host machine where the USB device is physically plugged in, and the client application on the computer that needs remote access. Popular Software Options
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