VirtualHere
Allows USB devices to be used remotely over a network just as if they were locally connected!.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Raspbian
- Raspberry Pi
Features
- Usb over wifi
- Share usb,share hardware key
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What is VirtualHere?
VirtualHere is perfect for OEM integration because:
Bring your own device - turn any linux based device into a USB Server! E.g raspberry pi0/1/2/3, desktop, router, switch, android phone, blade server or your custom pcb! You choose the most cost effective and suitable hardware for your use. The server is entirely userspace - this is much more stable and easy to update than kernel based solutions. Running in userspace means that any server problems do not crash the entire server device. The server is entirely self-contained, and will run on any version of the Linux Kernel (including Android), and on any architecture! This makes OEM deployment trival, nothing else is required on the server device besides the basic linux kernel. All settings are stored in a simple text file auto-generated with sensible defaults - no complicated registry settings Very competitive per unit cost (no monthly fees or update fees!) Active product development and frequent fixes/improvements/updates Server can share up to 122 devices up to 5 hubs deep Allows fine-grained authentication using simple bash scripting. Easily create or connect to your existing authentication backend Supports Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for better protection from eavesdroppers when sharing over the Internet Easily work around device quirks though simple scripting Uses the open Bonjour protocol to broadcast its services on the network, this allows clients to auto-find servers All USB communications take place on a single TCP port (7575) making it very easy to setup firewall and remote access IPV6 support The client can run as a service and is controllable via an easy to use API that anyone can use The client is a single executable file with no dependencies and can be run immediately with no pre installation required Runs on Android without root! Can be custom compiled for your specific CPU architecture
Comments and Reviews
I use VirtualHere for two smartcards that i need on multiple laptops at home. They are attached to my Synology NAS and i can use them on every laptop within seconds.
The support is awsome, i had a problem and it got solved within few hours!
Tested ont the QNAP NAS with the provided package.
Easy to use, just install the Server on the device where your USB-Devices are plugged and download the client on the other machines. The server recognizes all USB-Devices which are plugged into the Server-machine. The VirtualHere-Client is a simple .exe without install. The client connects automatically to the server if it is in the same LAN and shows every USB which is plugged at the server. You can now double-Click on the device you need, and with this you "virtual" plug it into your computer/device and the USB shows up in your local device-tree. The USB-Dvice can not be used by others in the network until you "unplug" it from your device via the VH-Client.
It's a decent way to centralize your USB-Devices. Let's say you use only tablets and/or Laptop-Computers in your home, you can plug Devices like Dongles, Card-Readers etc. into one Machine like your NAS, a Raspberry or similar, and have it available on all machines in your homes. You don't have to remember where you put this USB or where you used it last, just let it plugged to the server.
One thing I don't like: Although the license is affordable (49USD at this date), the developer does only provide a Payment solution where you can purchase only via credit card or G-Pay.
This is the WORST company and customer service ever! After you buy the license and you change the device (because it's broken), they will not reissue you the license or give you a new one/refund, even though the owner states on their forum that they do reissue licenses for new devices. Their customer support is the worst, they are VERY rude and extremely cocky. DO NOT buy from them.