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So, What Is A Remote Desktop?A remote desktop is a feature of an operating system, such as Microsoft, that allows users to log in to and access computers that exist on the same network. From there, it’s possible to view a screen, control where the mouse goes, and conduct keyboard tasks, all from a virtual desktop and operating system! Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)One of the most common tools for establishing remote desktop connections is Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol. For system administrators out there, RDP is an invaluable tool that allows users to manage workstations, servers, clusters, and other remote systems, all from one single location, all within a convenient remote desktop app. It provides an all-inclusive remote display and input capabilities that are put in place via network connections, designed for Windows-based applications that happen to be running on a particular server. RDP is among the most popular remote desktop protocols by now regarding remote access to Windows devices and machines. Over 4.5 million RDP servers are operating on the internet alone. In addition, there are many more RDPs that are accessed daily from specific internal networks as well. For some roles, it’s commonplace to need to establish more than one remote desktop connection at a time. We’ll delve into how to do that now. Account InformationTechRepublic close modalShare with Your FriendsHow to configure a remote desktop connection in Windows Your email has been sent {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Learn More{{/message}} {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Learn More{{/message}} Submitting… by in Software on March 30, 2020, 9:31 AM PDT How to configure a remote desktop connection in WindowsMicrosoft's Remote Desktop Connection tool offers various settings you can tweak for better performance, reliability, and overall experience. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto With more people working from home due to the coronavirus, there’s a greater need to connect to remote workstations and servers. One handy tool for accessing remote PCs is Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection (RDC). Built into Windows and available for other platforms, RDC lets you configure and use remote sessions to work with PCs in other locations. Using RDC’s basic features, you can easily establish a connection to each remote PC. But by using some of the more advanced features and settings, you can fine-tune the performance, reliability, and overall experience of each session. If you work for an organization, your IT department may already control these settings through Group Policy or other means; so, this process is more applicable to individuals and smaller businesses that don’t centrally manage these options. SEE:How to work from home: IT pro’s guidebook to telecommuting and remote work(TechRepublic Premium) Launching the Remote Desktop Connection differs based on your version of Windows. In Windows 10, click the Start button, scroll down the list of apps, open the folder for Windows Accessories, and click the shortcut for Remote Desktop Connection. In Windows 8.1, press the Win key+S to launch the Search tool. In the search field, type windows remote desktop, and click the result. In Windows 7, click the Start button, open the Accessories folder, and select the shortcut for Remote Desktop Connection. At the Remote Desktop Connection window, enter the computer name or IP address for the remote machine you want to access. Then, type your username in the appropriate field, and click the Connect button. But before you do that, let’s check out some of the different settings. If you can’t see the more advanced settings, click the Show Options button. The RDC window organizes its settings into different sections–we’ll go through them one by one. 1. General tab In the General tab, you can check or uncheck the box for Always Ask For Credentials. Unchecking this box spares you from having to enter your password each time you connect to the same machine. If you’re concerned about this for security reasons, leave the box checked. If you’ve already saved your credentials and need to change or delete them, make sure the box is unchecked, and click the edit or delete link in the sentence above it. The option to Save The Current Connection Settings To An RDP File is useful if you want to use the same remote connections on a different PC. If so, click the Save or Save As button, and copy the RDP file to your other PC. There, you can open the RDP file to access the same sessions so you don’t have to reestablish them (Figure A). Figure A 2. Display tab Click the Display tab. In the area for Display Configuration, you can set the initial size of your remote desktop session. By default, the session opens full screen with full resolution to use your entire monitor screen. If you’d like to see the session in a smaller, resizable window at a lower resolution, drag the slider bar to the left. Further, if you have a multi-monitor setup, you can check the box to Use All My Monitors For The Remote Session. In the area for Colors, you can change the color depth of the remote session. Typically, you’ll want to keep this set to Highest Quality, but if bandwidth issues slow down the performance of the connection, you can experiment with lower color settings as a possible remedy (Figure B). You should opt to Display The Connection Bar When I Use The Full Screen, so that you can easily access the different controls for your remote session in full-screen mode. Figure B 3. Local Resources tab Go to the Local Resources tab. In the area for Remote Audio, click the Settings button. Here, you can choose if and where sounds from the remote computer will be heard. If the audio from the remote PC is important, change the settings to Play On This Computer so you can hear them. You can then also decide whether to allow remote audio recording. If you changed the setting here, click OK. In the area for Keyboard, click the drop-down menu button. Here, you can determine when and where any Windows keyboard shortcuts you press will apply, either on the remote PC or on your current PC. In the area for Local Devices And Resources, you can check the boxes for any local resources you want to use during a remote session, such as your local printers and clipboard. Click the More button to view and select other devices you might want to use locally, such as ports, disk drives, and plug and play devices, and then click OK. Checking these boxes means that the remote PC has access to your local resources. For security reasons, you should limit the resources made available this way to only the essential ones (Figure C). Figure C 4. Experience tab Click the Experience tab. In the Performance area, click the drop-down menu to choose your connection speed. By default, you’ll want to keep this set to Detect Connection Quality Automatically. However, if you are running into performance issues with your sessions, you can play with other types of connections to see if the speed improves. The setting for Persistent Bitmap Caching should remain checked as this option tries to speed up performance by storing the same remote images locally so they don’t have to be transmitted again and again. The setting for Reconnect If The Connection Is Dropped should also stay checked if you wish to reestablish a dropped connection automatically (Figure D). Figure D 5. Advanced tab Finally, move to the Advanced tab. In the area for Server Authentication, click the drop-down menu. This setting determines how to handle connections to computers that aren’t verified. Depending on the types of machines to which you’ll connect (e.g., workstations versus servers), you typically want to keep this set to Warn Me so you have some control over it. The area for Connect From Anywhere applies if your organization uses a Remote Desktop Gateway to allow connections to internal PCs from outside the firewall. If so, this would be a setting determined by your IT department. Click the Settings button to see how this is configured. Unless instructed otherwise, leave it set to Automatically Detect RD Gateway Server Settings (Figure E). When done, you can connect to a remote PC or close the RDP window. Figure E Lance Whitney Published: March 30, 2020, 9:31 AM PDT Modified: March 24, 2020, 8:25 AM PDT See more SoftwareAlso See
How to allow remote connections on Windows 10The Remote Desktop app is easy to use to connect to other devices. However, the configuration you need will depend on whether you're trying to connect in the local network or through the internet. Enable remote connections on Windows 10When trying to start a remote connection from within the local area network (LAN), you only need to make sure the computer you're trying to access has the option to allow remote desktop connections enabled. Control PanelTo enable remote connections on Windows 10, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, remote desktop connections will be allowed on the device. Windows 10 will even add the necessary rules in the built-in Microsoft Defender Firewall, but you may need to configure the rules manually if you have a third-party firewall. Settings appYou can also enable the Remote Desktop feature using the Settings app with these steps:
If you're setting up a remote desktop using an internet connection, continue with the steps below. If you're trying to connect to another device within the local network, you can skip to the steps below, and continue with the start a remote desktop connection instructions. Enable remote connections on routerIf you have to access the computer over the internet, you will also have to configure the router (modem) to allow the remote connection. A process that also requires knowing the public address to contact the remote computer. Configure static IP address on Windows 10Computers usually get assigned dynamic IP addresses from the DHCP server (router), which means they can always change. If you plan to use remote desktop often, you may want to configure a static IP address to avoid reconfiguring port forwarding on the router when the computer gets a new address. Control PanelTo set a permanent IP address configuration, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the new network configuration will apply, and the IP settings will never change. Some routers include a feature to make the current TCP/IP configuration static. If you want to use this option instead, you can consult your manufacturer support website for specific steps on how to complete this task. Determine network public IP addressYou'll also need the remote network's public IP address to contact the device over the internet. To find the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP), use these steps:
Usually, for residential customers, internet providers also offer dynamic public IP addresses, which means that your public IP address may change from time to time. If you need a more reliable solution, there are "Dynamic Domain Name System" (DDNS) services (such as DynDNS, OpenDNS, No-IP, Asus.com (for Asus routers)), which can track the public IP changes. Alternatively, you can also contact your ISP to request a static IP address, but it might costs you additional since this is typically a feature reserved for business. Forward port on routerYou must also forward the TCP port 3389 on the router to allow a remote connection over the internet to the computer in the local network. Quick note: The interface to change the router settings are different per manufacturer, and sometimes even per model. However, you can use the following instructions as a reference to configure your router. You can always check the manufacturer support website for more specific details. To forward a port on your router, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the port will open on the router, allowing remote desktop connections through the internet to that specific computer. Have AnyDesk Installed on Both DevicesTo use AnyDesk, it will need to be installed on both devices. If you want to connect remotely to a few different devices, they will also need the program installed. Set Password on Remote Device– Open AnyDesk on the remote device. – Next click on the ‘Security’ tab found in the menu on your left. – Then make sure to check the option to ‘Enable Unattended Access’. Now click on ‘Set Password for Unattended Access’. |