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USB Network Gate Releases Free Personal Use Version
New free edition provides basic USB over Network access for individual users.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:56am
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The new free version of USB Network Gate software provides a minimalist, accessible way for individuals to remotely access USB devices over a network.Reston TodayElectronic Team, Inc. has released a free version of its USB Network Gate software, which allows users to access USB devices over a network. The new free edition is intended for personal, non-commercial use and offers a way for individuals to work with remote USB devices at no cost, though it has some limitations compared to the paid version.
Why it matters
The introduction of a free personal use version of USB Network Gate expands access to this USB over Network technology, which can be useful for individuals who need to remotely connect to USB peripherals like printers, scanners, and other hardware that typically requires a direct physical connection.
The details
The free version of USB Network Gate allows users to share one USB device at a time, as opposed to the 10-device limit of the paid license. Users must also reconfigure the shared device after each application restart or connection drop. Additionally, the free version is limited to non-commercial use.
- USB Network Gate released the free personal use version on April 16, 2026.
The players
Electronic Team, Inc.
The company that developed and released the USB Network Gate software.
USB Network Gate
Professional software for accessing USB devices over a network (LAN/WAN/Internet) in RDP sessions or virtual machines.
The takeaway
The free personal use version of USB Network Gate provides a cost-effective way for individuals to remotely access USB devices, which can be useful for a variety of personal and small-scale applications where a direct physical connection is not practical.
