# \#anywhereusb2

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## [AnywhereUSB Plus Groups Issue - Group 2 Never Becomes Active](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb-plus-groups-issue-group-2-never-becomes-active/38754)

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**Author:** [@MilenaIT](https://forums.digi.com/u/MilenaIT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb-plus-groups-issue-group-2-never-becomes-active/38754 "2026-10-30T20:04:40Z")

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Hello, We are experiencing an issue with a Digi AnywhereUSB 2 Plus Industrial device. Firmware version: 24.9.79.151 (12 Nov 2024) Environment: - AnywhereUSB 2 Plus Industrial - Ubuntu 24.04 Linux clients - Anywher…

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## [AnywhereUSB Manager double connection](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb-manager-double-connection/38397)

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**Author:** [@mlugli](https://forums.digi.com/u/mlugli)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb-manager-double-connection/38397 "2026-05-27T21:22:58Z")

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This is a constructive feedback about our issues with the AnywhereUSB 2 Plus device and AnywhereUSB Manager software. The latter is installed as a service in a Windows Server virtual machine for connecting to a remote GN…

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## [Will there be a software available to allow the AnywhereUSB 2 Plus to work with Mac OS](https://forums.digi.com/t/will-there-be-a-software-available-to-allow-the-anywhereusb-2-plus-to-work-with-mac-os/22303)

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**Author:** [@jdecosta](https://forums.digi.com/u/jdecosta)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/will-there-be-a-software-available-to-allow-the-anywhereusb-2-plus-to-work-with-mac-os/22303 "2025-08-27T22:19:43Z")

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I’m currently using AnywhereUSB 2 Plus must operate in Windows emulation mode in the Mac OS environment using the Parallels software. Having the ability to run AnywhereUSB in a native Mac OS mode be a great simplificatio…

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## [Is it possible to run the AnywhereUSB 2 Plus on a Server 2008 R2 system](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-it-possible-to-run-the-anywhereusb-2-plus-on-a-server-2008-r2-system/22986)

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**Author:** [@bwiles](https://forums.digi.com/u/bwiles)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2022, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-it-possible-to-run-the-anywhereusb-2-plus-on-a-server-2008-r2-system/22986 "2022-12-21T11:51:36Z")

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The current driver / Anywhere USB Manager Application download does not indicate that it will work with 2008 R2 64-bit.

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## [AnywhereUSB2 - need to enter domain name instead of IP to Discovery List](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb2-need-to-enter-domain-name-instead-of-ip-to-discovery-list/23122)

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**Author:** [@Marvin](https://forums.digi.com/u/Marvin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2022, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb2-need-to-enter-domain-name-instead-of-ip-to-discovery-list/23122 "2022-12-21T11:13:02Z")

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In the Anywhere USB Configuration Utility \> Discovery List, I would like to enter domain name instead of IP, but the field accepts only IP. Is there a way around this, or do you have another product that would let me use…

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## [Anywhere USB /2 G2](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhere-usb-2-g2/23134)

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**Author:** [@mile.jack](https://forums.digi.com/u/mile.jack)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhere-usb-2-g2/23134 "2022-12-20T11:34:11Z")

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Hi~I had install the 82002116\_T.dwn firmware.After device reboot,it need user name and password to login.Seems had official doc say had password on device bottom.but my device did not had that information.Can help this? …

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## [AnywhereUSB 2 Plus. Invalid root password.](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb-2-plus-invalid-root-password/22872)

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**Author:** [@Nortmn](https://forums.digi.com/u/Nortmn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb-2-plus-invalid-root-password/22872 "2022-12-20T11:05:20Z")

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Hi. I can’t log into Web UI AnywhereUSB 2 Plus using root and the default password from the label. Can I somehow reset the password or find out the correct one?

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## [Unable to login into web UI using the default user name and password](https://forums.digi.com/t/unable-to-login-into-web-ui-using-the-default-user-name-and-password/23185)

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**Author:** [@ram.evani](https://forums.digi.com/u/ram.evani)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/unable-to-login-into-web-ui-using-the-default-user-name-and-password/23185 "2022-08-11T08:31:39Z")

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I am trying to login to the WebUI of Anywhere USB 2 Plus(AW02-G300) using the username admin and password that is pasted on the device sticker but the login fails saying invalid username & password. This is a brand new d…

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## [AnywhereUSB2 G2 windows server 2019 USB storage device](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb2-g2-windows-server-2019-usb-storage-device/22982)

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**Author:** [@lidevi](https://forums.digi.com/u/lidevi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb2-g2-windows-server-2019-usb-storage-device/22982 "2022-03-14T08:57:42Z")

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Trying to get windows server 2019 to understand that I have connected a USB-memory in one slot… it shows as a USB storage device in device manager with an ! error. Help.

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## [AnywhereUSB 2 Plus not recognize certificate](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb-2-plus-not-recognize-certificate/22090)

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**Author:** [@tardo](https://forums.digi.com/u/tardo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb-2-plus-not-recognize-certificate/22090 "2021-10-11T11:37:15Z")

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Hello Everyone I have problem with connecting to my Anywhere USB after changing web certificate from Digi International Inc. to new one from our local CA (Windows CA). I changed here: Device Configuration\\Services\\Web …

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## [Digi AnywhereUSB 2 Plus Remote USB 3.1 work via vpn to aws servers?](https://forums.digi.com/t/digi-anywhereusb-2-plus-remote-usb-3-1-work-via-vpn-to-aws-servers/22548)

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**Author:** [@markm75](https://forums.digi.com/u/markm75)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/digi-anywhereusb-2-plus-remote-usb-3-1-work-via-vpn-to-aws-servers/22548 "2021-07-14T11:09:52Z")

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Im wondering if this device can be used across the internet using VPN, in this use case, on prem location installed usb to aws ec2 windows 2019 server instance?

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## [Can i change from USB3 to USB2 USB anywhere 2 plus](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-i-change-from-usb3-to-usb2-usb-anywhere-2-plus/22471)

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**Author:** [@Martin25](https://forums.digi.com/u/Martin25)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-i-change-from-usb3-to-usb2-usb-anywhere-2-plus/22471 "2021-06-09T09:11:46Z")

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Can i change from USB3 to USB2 on one of the port. Right now it is running USB v3.0 and i will like to run 2.0. I cant change the USB, it is a licens dongle I have a USB anywhere plus 2

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## [installation software fails requesting folder containing installation package 'digianywhereusb manager.msi'](https://forums.digi.com/t/installation-software-fails-requesting-folder-containing-installation-package-digianywhereusb-manager-msi/22414)

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**Author:** [@ctgarvey](https://forums.digi.com/u/ctgarvey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/installation-software-fails-requesting-folder-containing-installation-package-digianywhereusb-manager-msi/22414 "2021-05-28T17:50:45Z")

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The re-installation of anywhere usb2 driver 40003045\_win64\_10.1.23.171\_h.exe fails on windows server 2016 with the following message: the feature you are trying to use is on a network resource which is available. Click…

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## [new anywhere usb2 plus with latest firmware stopped working after 2 weeks](https://forums.digi.com/t/new-anywhere-usb2-plus-with-latest-firmware-stopped-working-after-2-weeks/22410)

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**Author:** [@ctgarvey](https://forums.digi.com/u/ctgarvey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/new-anywhere-usb2-plus-with-latest-firmware-stopped-working-after-2-weeks/22410 "2021-05-14T08:16:07Z")

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Hi Folks, my anywhere usb2 plus AW02-G300 rev H was working perfectly on windows 2019 server & windows 2016 server for about 2 weeks with latest firmware as of April 2021 Now anywhere usb manager (v3.1.21.1) cannot co…

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## [DIGI AW02 ongoing issues](https://forums.digi.com/t/digi-aw02-ongoing-issues/22001)

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**Author:** [@steveken](https://forums.digi.com/u/steveken)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/digi-aw02-ongoing-issues/22001 "2020-11-18T13:34:27Z")

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We are running 3 AW02 devices and they are mapped through to 4 different VM’s with a number of different licencing USB adapters and USB Keys. Since deploying them back in March we have had constant issues with USB devic…

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## [AnywhereUSB2 3.1 not staying connected](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb2-3-1-not-staying-connected/21924)

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**Author:** [@timlowell](https://forums.digi.com/u/timlowell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb2-3-1-not-staying-connected/21924 "2020-10-29T08:43:42Z")

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I’m connecting the AnywhereUSB and it connects for a few seconds and then disconnects. What is causing that?

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## [Is CAT 7 cable really required for an AnywhereUSB 2 Plus?](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-cat-7-cable-really-required-for-an-anywhereusb-2-plus/21925)

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**Author:** [@timlowell](https://forums.digi.com/u/timlowell)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-cat-7-cable-really-required-for-an-anywhereusb-2-plus/21925 "2020-10-22T14:18:22Z")

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We don’t have any CAT 7 cable here. Is that really required for the AnywhereUSB 2 Plus? we keep seeing the hub connect and disconnect with the CAT 6E cable we have, but we are not sure if it’s the cable or something else…

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## [Set static IP](https://forums.digi.com/t/set-static-ip/21859)

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**Author:** [@totalgeek](https://forums.digi.com/u/totalgeek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/set-static-ip/21859 "2020-10-06T15:30:13Z")

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How do you set a static IP in the Anywhere USB 2 Plus? I don’t understand what syntax is acceptable. Must match syntax: IPv4\_address/netmask I entered 10.242.47.7/255.255.255.128 and it keeps complaining about the synt…

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## [Guardant Code "usb dongle not accessible" with AW-USB-2](https://forums.digi.com/t/guardant-code-usb-dongle-not-accessible-with-aw-usb-2/21852)

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**Author:** [@ASamokhin](https://forums.digi.com/u/ASamokhin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/guardant-code-usb-dongle-not-accessible-with-aw-usb-2/21852 "2020-10-05T08:33:09Z")

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Hi! I use AnywhereUSB/2, plugged in Guardant Code USB key. All drivers are set up, but the software loads (it doesn’t without a key at all), but when loaded shows message that USB dongle is not accessible. Is there an…

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## [Guardant Code "usb dongle not accessible" with AW-USB-2](https://forums.digi.com/t/guardant-code-usb-dongle-not-accessible-with-aw-usb-2/21854)

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**Author:** [@ASamokhin](https://forums.digi.com/u/ASamokhin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/guardant-code-usb-dongle-not-accessible-with-aw-usb-2/21854 "2020-10-05T08:32:36Z")

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While trying to share the Guardant Code key, a software asks to check “if the USB dongle is attached”. As far as I know, there are both a key and USB flash partition on the Guardant, the second part is not accessible by …

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## [Can a usb hub be used with the AnywhereUSB Plus module?](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-a-usb-hub-be-used-with-the-anywhereusb-plus-module/21775)

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**Author:** [@tgreaves](https://forums.digi.com/u/tgreaves)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-a-usb-hub-be-used-with-the-anywhereusb-plus-module/21775 "2020-09-15T09:40:25Z")

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Can you use a usb hub with the AnywhereUSB Plus module? Meaning can I plug a 5 port usb hub into one of the ports on the AnywhereUSB Plus unit and have all 5 usb devices plugged into the hub accessable on a remote machin…

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## [AnywhereUSB 2 Plus mounting screws](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb-2-plus-mounting-screws/21108)

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**Author:** [@m\_online](https://forums.digi.com/u/m_online)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb-2-plus-mounting-screws/21108 "2020-07-24T09:28:45Z")

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There are screw holes on the back, for mounting I presume. What screw dimension do I need?

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## [AnywhareUSB/2 Configuration utility demands admin right to open](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhareusb-2-configuration-utility-demands-admin-right-to-open/21227)

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**Author:** [@Penorsan](https://forums.digi.com/u/Penorsan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhareusb-2-configuration-utility-demands-admin-right-to-open/21227 "2020-03-31T08:59:52Z")

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Is it possible to connect and disconnect to the USB without starting configuration utility.

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## [How do I fix crackly output audio on an external sound card connected to the AnywhereUSB Plus/2?](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-do-i-fix-crackly-output-audio-on-an-external-sound-card-connected-to-the-anywhereusb-plus-2/21079)

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**Author:** [@tempoz](https://forums.digi.com/u/tempoz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-do-i-fix-crackly-output-audio-on-an-external-sound-card-connected-to-the-anywhereusb-plus-2/21079 "2020-02-07T14:43:05Z")

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I have a new AnywhereUSB Plus/2 connected to my wireless router with a SoundBlasterX G5 hooked into it. The output audio is crackly/seems to experience timing issues (though the input audio seems flawless?). I’m running …

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## [Digi AnywhereUSB 2 Plus](https://forums.digi.com/t/digi-anywhereusb-2-plus/20953)

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**Author:** [@dmitryg](https://forums.digi.com/u/dmitryg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/digi-anywhereusb-2-plus/20953 "2019-12-04T10:45:00Z")

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Good day. We are buying : Digi AnywhereUSB 2 Plus - Hub - Managed - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 + 1 x 10/100/1000 - desktop, surface-mountable How i can configure one usb drive parallel in two computers ?? Anywhere Manager wri…

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## [Use AnywhereUSB2 to send data to a websocket](https://forums.digi.com/t/use-anywhereusb2-to-send-data-to-a-websocket/20656)

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**Author:** [@KenMazing](https://forums.digi.com/u/KenMazing)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/use-anywhereusb2-to-send-data-to-a-websocket/20656 "2019-07-24T09:06:26Z")

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I would like to use a AnywhereUSB2 to send data to a TCP socket instead of the Anywhere USB Manager client. Is that feasible? Thanks!

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## [AnywhereUSB Connection lost after network interruption](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb-connection-lost-after-network-interruption/20612)

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**Author:** [@CupPrint](https://forums.digi.com/u/CupPrint)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhereusb-connection-lost-after-network-interruption/20612 "2019-07-22T10:15:30Z")

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I set up an AnywhereUSB device in order to allow software running on a Windows 2012 R2 server which needs a license dongle to migrate smoothly to another host if the current host fails or is under maintenance. However th…

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## [Anywhwere USB two port the port active lights do not illuminate when devices are plugged in.](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhwere-usb-two-port-the-port-active-lights-do-not-illuminate-when-devices-are-plugged-in/20317)

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**Author:** [@jamfreeagent](https://forums.digi.com/u/jamfreeagent)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/anywhwere-usb-two-port-the-port-active-lights-do-not-illuminate-when-devices-are-plugged-in/20317 "2019-04-03T15:49:09Z")

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I have a 2 port usb anywhere. When I run the awconsole on the PC I can see the device on the network it shows an ip address but it doesn’t show any ports. When I plug a usb device into the port1/port2 the light(s) do not…

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## [Can my software connect to the AnyWhere USB hub? ie is the AWUSB a TCP server?](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-my-software-connect-to-the-anywhere-usb-hub-ie-is-the-awusb-a-tcp-server/20116)

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**Author:** [@Judi](https://forums.digi.com/u/Judi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-my-software-connect-to-the-anywhere-usb-hub-ie-is-the-awusb-a-tcp-server/20116 "2018-12-20T17:16:36Z")

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AnyWhere USB installed on Windows 10. We would like to communicate directly via TCP/IP to the AnyWhere USB rather than reading from the COM port. Is this possible? If so, what is the protocol?

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## [Can't use USB Anywhere through VPN](https://forums.digi.com/t/cant-use-usb-anywhere-through-vpn/20009)

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**Author:** [@lwiese](https://forums.digi.com/u/lwiese)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/cant-use-usb-anywhere-through-vpn/20009 "2018-11-14T14:11:28Z")

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I am trying to use the USB Anywhere in a remote configuration and connect through a VPN tunnel. On the USB Hub side, I am connecting through a serial-CANBUS dongle to a CANBUS device. I have configured the USB anywhere,…

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