Finally, a device that allows the sharing of USB devices without using a peer-to-peer network. IOGEAR has just announced its 4-Port USB Net Share Station (Part #GUIP204), which allows all network users to access shared USB devices such as USB printers, external USB hard drives, USB flash drives, USB scanner and even USB speakers. You can share up to four USB devices per Net Share Station.
Why is this such a neat little device? In the past, you would typically share devices by hanging them off a central server or enabling ‘Print and File Sharing’ in a Microsoft Windows world. Print and File Sharing presents some security issues since at least one computer has to be on so others can use its resources in a peer-to-peer fashion. This is a great device for solo and small firm lawyers that need to share USB devices and may not have a central server. Each computer installs software provided by IOGEAR that makes the USB device appear to be directly connected to your computer. You can even use the Net Share Station in a wireless network if needed.
The Net Share Station is available for a street price of around $65.
- John and Mike
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