Description
The NetUSB-400i is a network-enabled USB Device Server for connecting eight USB devices over the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network running TCP/IP. Equipped with USB 2.0, this USB Device Server features four USB-A and four USB-C connectors, enabling connection of up to eight USB devices, with maximum of four USB devices being shared concurrently. By adding this USB over Ethernet Device Server to LAN, you can network-enable USB devices and make them available to remote clients over LAN without a locally attached host PC. It breaks the traditional five-meter USB cabling distance limitation. The NetUSB-400i provides convenient connectivity for a flexible combination of USB-A and USB-C devices, supporting up to to 8 USB devices and allowing a maximum 4 USB devices to be used concurrently.
Software
AnyplaceUSB-S2/S4/NETusb-400i Firmware
The AnyplaceUSB software integrates both Server and Client functionality into one app with clear and simple interface. You need to install the program on the Server, the local PC where the USB over Ethernet Hub is physically connected. Start the “Server” tab to share USB devices.
On the Clients, where all the remote client computers needing to connect to the shared USB devices, install the app and start the “Client” tab to access and use shared USB devices over network.
For Windows:
CMD commands for Windows:
Example :
AnyplaceUSB.exe -h
AnyplaceUSB.exe --show-usb-list
AnyplaceUSB.exe --share-usb-port=1:1 --tcp=12345
For Linux:
Please note: AnyplaceUSB for Linux requires kernel version from 2.6.18 up to 4.4
For kernel 5.0
For MACOS
If after installation, the following message is displayed.
A Mac will sometimes encounter a file it doesn’t trust and report that the file is damaged, and should be moved to the Trash. MacOS has quarantined the app since it suspects foul play.
Assuming you trust the origin of the app that you have downloaded (for example, a piece of software directly from a developer you trust) you can attempt to ignore the warning and open the file anyway.
To do this, open a new Terminal window and type (or paste the following command):
Open Terminal
On your Mac, do one of the following:
- Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, type Terminal in the search field, then click Terminal.
- In the Finder , open the /Applications/Utilities folder, then double-click Terminal.
Command
xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/AnyplaceUSB.app
FAQ
Q1: AnyplaceUSB application get error with Microsoft Hyper-V
Answer: Please update the application to version 1.2.
Q2: What to do when AnyplaceUSB USB over Ethernet Server can’t connect?
Answer: You can try to reset the factory settings of the hardware. Please refer to the manual for instructions.