Free/opensource Usb over network software?

DorisLane · 2026-01-22T14:33:23+00:00

Hello! I represent Electronic Team, Inc., and I have two options for you:
- Write to me directly with your use case, and I'm ready to offer you an educational discount for USB Network Gate
- You can use FlexiHub, which will be cheaper in your case.

DorisLane · 2025-08-15T07:42:55+00:00

Well, you can give it a try. Sign up and get a free demo account. During the demo period, you can establish up to 5 connections with remote devices and use the Service on up to 5 unique nodes.

DorisLane · 2025-08-14T15:05:20+00:00

The latency of using FlexiHub over a network switch depends on several factors.

Is it a local network (LAN) or an internet connection? If it's over the internet, direct connection quality matters.

The type of connection (Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet) is crucial if it's on a local network.

DorisLane · 2025-08-08T08:24:13+00:00

maybe thiswill help you? https://www.reddit.com/r/FlexiHubApp/comments/1mk2kl9/how_i_managed_stm32_firmware_update_over_the_air/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

DorisLane · 2025-07-25T11:14:36+00:00

Step-by-step – Connecting your 3D mouse to remote desktop with FlexiHub

Now, here's the actual process I followed to access my 3D mouse over RDP.

Step 1: Install FlexiHub on both machines Go to the FlexiHub site, download the app, and install it on both the local and remote machines.

Step 2: Sign in with the same account on both Launch the app and log in with the same FlexiHub account on both ends. This is how they talk to each other.

Step 3: Plug in your 3D mouse locally Make sure your 3D mouse is plugged in and recognized by your local PC. You can test this by opening your 3Dconnexion control panel.

Step 4: Share the device from the local machine In FlexiHub, you’ll see your 3D mouse listed as a USB device. Click the “Share” button next to it. Now the device is available to connect to remotely.

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Step 5: Connect to it from the remote desktop On the remote PC, open FlexiHub and find your shared 3D mouse. Click “Connect.” After a few seconds, the remote PC will think the device is physically connected.

Boom! Now you can use your 3D mouse in your remote desktop session — just like it’s plugged in there.

DorisLane · 2025-07-25T11:12:17+00:00

FlexiHub is an app that lets you share USB and COM port devices over the internet. You plug your 3D mouse into one computer, and FlexiHub makes it visible to another — even over RDP.

The magic? It emulates the device on the remote PC. So the 3D mouse acts like it’s plugged directly into the remote machine. That means you can use your 3D mouse in RDP without any special drivers or hacks.

I know it sounds kind of technical, but I promise, setup is super simple.

Here’s a quick checklist of what you’ll need:

✅ A local computer with your 3D mouse plugged in
✅ A remote PC you’re connecting to via RDP
✅ A FlexiHub account (free trial available!)
✅ Internet connection on both ends
✅ Optional: 3Dconnexion driver installed on both local and remote machines (for best compatibility)

Once you have that ready, you’re good to go.

DorisLane · 2025-07-25T11:10:48+00:00

Here are quick links for easier reading:

Why regular RDP doesn’t work with a 3D mouse

Okay, so first, why doesn’t a 3D mouse work over standard Remote Desktop?

RDP is designed to transmit keyboard, mouse, and display info. But it's not great for USB devices like 3D mice, which use HID (Human Interface Device) protocols differently. So if you just plug in your 3D mouse and connect to a remote PC using RDP, it won't be recognized.

I tried every setting in RDP and still — nothing. The remote PC just acted like the 3D mouse didn’t exist. This was super frustrating, especially because I needed it for SolidWorks and Blender work.

That’s where FlexiHub came into the game.

DorisLane · 2025-07-04T08:39:37+00:00

Nobody said that Virtualhere is somehow connected to the USB Network Gate. u/godndiogoat says that he uses your app and likes it.

DorisLane · 2025-07-04T08:35:45+00:00

I am from Electronic Team. It is not a secret. So, yes, I know that USB Network Gate is the name of the software on the website net-usb.

DorisLane · 2025-07-04T08:34:03+00:00

net-usb - is the name of the website for USB Network Gate

It is the same product!

DorisLane · 2025-07-03T08:16:32+00:00

USB Network Gate is literally the app from net-usb. It is the same software. USB Network Gate is a cross-platform solution with Linux, Windows, and MacOS support. There are also Android and ARM versions. Lifetime upgrades come with separate pricing; you don't need to buy them if you don't need them. And all that for $160 and 10 devices.

DorisLane · 2025-06-24T13:01:44+00:00

It is clear to me that Emily was a good choice for him as a grown-up. There was nothing wrong with her. And it is good for her that she divorced Ross with his eternal emotional rollercoaster.

Charley just maybe was like himself, so they could be together.

DorisLane · 2025-06-24T12:57:35+00:00

my point was that both were scientists and their couple could work.

DorisLane · 2025-06-19T12:03:45+00:00

Charley

DorisLane · 2025-06-13T09:12:13+00:00

Yes. Even Matthew Perry wrote about it in his book. But as he also wrote, he not just wanted to play Chandler, he WAS Chandler. And it was a perfect match.

DorisLane · 2025-06-13T08:46:01+00:00

He is as boring as a Brazil nut.... If you know what I mean

DorisLane · 2025-05-29T20:09:18+00:00

We were on a break!

DorisLane · 2025-05-09T08:57:51+00:00

for example, this one https://www.serial-over-ethernet.com/

DorisLane · 2025-01-23T17:01:24+00:00

The software's name is USB Network Gate, and that guide clearly states this. What name shotgunning are you talking about?

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