| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | “Device cannot start (Code 10)” on client | Virtual USB driver conflict | Reinstall client driver; disable any other USB over IP software. | | Connection drops after 5 minutes | Firewall or router timeout | Set a keep-alive interval: usbr_server.exe /keepalive 30 | | USB device not showing on server | Windows driver not loaded | Unplug/replug device; run server as admin. | | High CPU on server | Logging enabled at Debug level | Change log level to Error only via config file. | | Cannot connect from client | Wrong port or firewall | Ensure TCP 32032 open; test with telnet server_ip 32032 |
USB Redirector 1.9.7 is a utility for sharing and accessing USB devices over IP networks. It lets users make a USB peripheral physically connected to one computer available to applications on another machine as if the device were locally attached. Typical uses include accessing USB dongles, scanners, webcams, printers, serial devices, and storage devices across LANs and WANs. This article explains features, installation, configuration, use cases, troubleshooting, security considerations, and best practices for version 1.9.7. Usb Redirector 1.9.7