Scanner for Remote Desktop
An RDP scanner is a handy option that has become indispensable for many individual users and businesses. It enables remote scanning of documents available within the virtual environment.
There exists a plethora of solutions for remote desktops based on various protocols. The most popular one might be RDP by Microsoft. Its significant drawback is the absence of native support for scanners. Still, you can switch on the option by applying specific remote scanning software. It’ll provide you with a ready USB redirection configuration, thus allowing access to your local scanners within the RDP network.
How Remote Scanning Works
Any remote access activities start with creating a virtual environment. You need to install the RDP software on your Server and Client machines. Then, you run a virtual desktop session, enable all ten necessary equipment, and Client users can access and use this or that remote device within your network.
An RDP session may end up with the remote desktop scanner unavailable for remote users or even undetectable on the desktop. Practice shows that working out a sophisticated connection configuration is sure to consume your time, but the thing may not work anyway. Then, an effective solution for you is the HighFigure USBoNET application. Its setup is effortless, while scanner redirection and the use of this USB device will be a piece of cake on your virtual machines.
How to Start Scanning on RDP
You’ll need to click a couple of buttons to enable any USB device through the RDP environment if entrusting the job to USBoNET – software based on port virtualization tech that allows users to connect and employ all USB peripherals, regardless of the virtual connection type, operating systems, etc. With the RDP software installed and a local scanner ready to be redirected, you only have to take these steps to share it on the desktop:
- Download and set up USBoNET by HighFigure on your host and guest computers.
- Create an account and request a free trial for 365 days.
- Run the app on the host machine.
- Open the ‘Device’ menu.
- Pick the gadget required for RDP scanning (do not doubt that it’ll be visible!)
- Right-click and choose the ‘Allow access’ option.
- On the Client machines, run USBoNET and go to Remote Ports.’
- Click ‘Connect’ to enable the usage of it.
Thus, USBoNET will create a virtual prototype of your physically connected scanner. To turn off this option, you simply need to use the same menu to disallow remote scanning from your local device.
Advantages of the Software for RDP sessions
You can use the program not only as a scan redirector for the RDP edition but also for other purposes. The software is a universally workable solution for remote environments. You can use LAN, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Internet connection and plug in all sorts of peripherals. USBoNET will detect and enable them all. Yet, that’s not all, and you can expect to profit from the following benefits of the application:
Security & Smart Isolation
The USBoNET Gate Mode features will let you monitor the entire exchange of data within your RDP network. The software’s advanced interface has enough instruments to disable unauthorized access to your gadgets, applications, or sensitive data. You’ll be able to isolate separate users with a single click on your smartphone, no matter where you are and how distant the remote machines are.
Drivers Not Needed
A frequent headache with remote scanning software is the absence of drivers for your gadget type and model. With USBoNET, you can forget about this problem since it’ll help you virtualize any USB device through a remote environment without specialized drivers from your RD software manufacturer.
Cross-Platform Options
The application already enables the Windows/Linux gate. This means that you can make a remote scan on any Client machine with these operating systems. Gate support for Android and MacOS will soon be provided.
TWAIN, ISIS, or WIA Software Supported
Do you employ complex remote scan software with TWAIN, WIA, and ISIS features. They all will be available on your remote desktop. The application ensures seamless redirection for advanced equipment, no matter if you use RDP, VirtualBox, Citrix, or another solution.
Key Takeaways
HighFigure USBoNET is an advanced application designed for easy RDP scanning, printing, and similar activities with USB devices on remote desktops. It complies with various OSes and different types of network connections. The solution is driverless. Its interface has plenty of security and maintenance tools, which you can use without any tutorials.You can install the USBoNET software right away and try its free version (with all premium features supported) for 15 days. A special offer for you is a 365-day free trial, which you can request from our official site.