Digi USB/Ethernet Combo Hub

The Digi USB/Ethernet Combo Hub delivers AnywhereUSB Plus remote USB capabilities, letting you connect USB peripherals across a Local Area Network (LAN) without a locally-attached host computer. In an era where IoT and business automation hinge on seamless communication with a wide array of IT assets and peripherals spread across the enterprise, this compact hub turns USB devices into networked resources—simplifying deployment, improving efficiency, and enabling centralized management. Whether you’re extending USB printers, scanners, dongles, HID devices, or other USB peripherals to remote users, the Digi USB/Ethernet Combo Hub empowers teams to work more productively by removing location constraints and reducing IT overhead.

• Remote USB over IP: Expose USB peripherals to the network so users and systems across the LAN can access them as if they were connected locally, improving flexibility for distributed teams and environments.
• AnywhereUSB Plus technology: Centralize and share USB devices across multiple workstations and locations with a scalable, plug-and-play remote hub that integrates with the AnywhereUSB management ecosystem.
• Broad device compatibility: Supports a wide range of USB devices—printers, scanners, input devices, security keys, and more—without requiring direct host connections at each location.
• Efficient IT administration: Simplify device provisioning and asset management by consolidating USB access through a single networked hub, reducing on-site visits and maintenance costs.
• Secure, reliable operation: Built for enterprise use with robust networking integration, keeping USB resources accessible while maintaining control through standard security practices and centralized configuration.

Technical Details of Digi USB/Ethernet Combo Hub

• Connectivity: USB interface paired with Ethernet networking to enable remote USB access over IP across the LAN.
• Remote USB hub architecture: Multi-port hub design that shares USB peripherals among network-connected clients, eliminating the need for direct host computers at each device location.
• Software integration: Works with AnywhereUSB management software to discover, monitor, and control remote USB devices from a centralized console.
• Device compatibility: Supports standard USB devices and a broad range of peripherals typically used in office, retail, education, and industrial settings.
• Security and access: Includes network-based access controls and integration with enterprise security practices to ensure only authorized endpoints can access connected USB devices.
• Power and placement: Designed for flexible deployment in office or industrial environments; requires an external power supply and network connectivity.

How to install Digi USB/Ethernet Combo Hub

• Unbox and connect the Digi USB/Ethernet Combo Hub to your network via Ethernet. Ensure it is powered through its external power supply.
• Install and configure the AnywhereUSB management software on a designated administrator workstation or server within your network.
• Connect your USB peripherals to the hub’s USB ports or ports provided by the device, depending on model configuration.
• Use the AnywhereUSB software to discover the remote hub on the network, assign access policies, and map each USB device to the appropriate users or applications.
• Test connectivity by probing from client machines across the LAN to confirm responsive, reliable USB device access, and fine-tune security and access controls as needed.

Frequently asked questions

• What is AnywhereUSB Plus? AnywhereUSB Plus is a remote USB hub solution that extends USB device visibility across a LAN, enabling centralized access and management without a dedicated host computer at each device location.
• Can I access USB devices from any computer on the LAN? Yes. With proper configuration through the AnywhereUSB software, authorized endpoints on the network can access shared USB peripherals as if they were connected locally.
• Which USB devices are supported? The Digi USB/Ethernet Combo Hub supports a broad range of USB devices, including printers, scanners, HID peripherals, dongles, and other standard USB devices commonly used in office and industrial environments.
• Is the connection secure? The solution provides network-based access controls and integrates with existing IT security practices to help ensure that only authorized devices and users can access shared USB peripherals.
• What kind of environments is it best suited for? It’s ideal for distributed offices, retail points, manufacturing floors, classrooms, and other scenarios where USB devices are physically dispersed but need to be shared across multiple users or systems.