Step 3: Connect the AnywhereUSB Plus to a computer

The Hub must be connected to a computer so that you can access the Hub's web UI and configure the Hub from the AnywhereUSB Manager. Depending on your model, you can choose a wired connection, using an Ethernet cable, or a wireless connection, using the cellular CORE module or Wi-Fi.

Connection options for each model

The table below shows the connection options for each model.

Model	Ethernet	Wi-Fi	Cellular CORE module (purchased separately)
AnywhereUSB 2 Plus	X
AnywhereUSB 8 Plus	X		X
AnywhereUSB 8 Plus with Wi-Fi	X	X	X
AnywhereUSB 24 Plus	X		X
AnywhereUSB 24 Plus with Wi-Fi	X	X	X

Connection option details and documentation

The table below includes considerations and documentation links for each connection option.

Connection option	Considerations
Ethernet	An STP Cat 7 Ethernet cable is used to connect the Hub to your computer, and must be purchased separately. For information about connecting with an Ethernet cable, see Connect to the Hub using an Ethernet LAN connection.
Wi-Fi	Only AnywhereUSB 8 Plus with Wi-Fi and AnywhereUSB 24 Plus with Wi-Fi models are able to connect to the network using Wi-Fi. For information about connecting with Wi-Fi, see Connect the Hub to the network using Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi models ONLY).
Cellular	A CORE module may be included with your device. If it is not, you must purchase one separately. A CORE module can be connected to only AnywhereUSB 8 and 24 port devices. For information about using a cellular connection, see Use the CORE module to connect to the cellular network.

WARNING! Digi recommends that you use a private network to connect the computer to the Hub. This ensures that only clients IDs with known user credentials can connect to the Hub. The first time that a client ID on a computer connects to the Hub, the unique credentials for this known user are stored in your Hub. If you do not use a private network, an unknown computer with the same client ID may happen to connect to the Hub before the known computer connects. In this case, the known computer will not be able to connect and authenticate.

 

NEXT STEP: If you are performing the initial device set-up, proceed to the next step: Step 4: Verify initial connection.