Using AnywhereUSB to Connect USB Devices
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devices appear as though they are plugged directly into the host PC or virtual machine, when
they are actually connected to an AnywhereUSB concentrator anywhere on the network. This
ensures compatibility with existing applications without any modifications
RealPort USB software is unique among USB extender solutions. It is the only implementation
that allows multiple connections to multiple USB ports over a single TCP/IP connection. This
means that USB devices may be placed anywhere a network connection exists. Also, RealPort
USB supports as many USB devices over the network as the virtual machine would if the devices
were directly connected to the host system.
RealPort USB also provides connection recovery. If there is a network interruption, RealPort USB
automatically reconnects the device to the virtual machine’s USB port. RealPort USB offers
extensive operating system support, including support for Microsoft Windows Server 2003,
Windows XP, and Windows 2000.
The diagram below illustrates the use of various USB devices, connected through an
AnywhereUSB concentrator to a virtual machine running on a VMware server system.
VMware
ESX Server
RealPort USB
software drivers
Ethernet LAN
USB
Credit
card
reader
AnywhereUSB
USB
USB
TCP/IP
10/100 Ethernet
Bar-code
scanner
Receipt
printer
Alphanumeric
cash register
IP
