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USB/IP vs USB over Ethernet

A side-by-side look at USB/IP and USB over Ethernet. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

USB/IP

USB/IP

System & Hardware

USB/IP is an open-source software project that allows sharing USB devices over IP networks. It provides a virtual USB connection that enables remote devices to interact with USB hardware as if they were directly connected.

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USB over Ethernet

USB over Ethernet

Network & Admin

USB over Ethernet is software that allows you to extend USB devices over an Ethernet network. It works by connecting USB devices to a host computer, then making them available over the network to client computers. This allows you to use USB devices remotely as if they were plugged into the local computer.

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