Remote Desktop Connection Expert Question...

I am looking for someone with a lot of experience with Windows Remote Desktop Connection to answer a basic question or two...
I have a WireShark capture (only one side unfortunately) which shows 880 MBytes sent from the client running the Remote Desktop Connection, to the host; but I have no WireShark capture of the packet volume coming from the host to the client IP address. The
capture is for a period spanning 32 hours. I am being asked to try and determine (guestimate) the amount of data that might have been sent from the host to the client... I know this is a real out there question; which is why I'm looking for someone with
real Remote Desktop Connection experience.
Given that if the volume of traffic from the client to the host is 880MBytes over 32 hours; is there any way at all of guessing how much might have been sent from the host to the client?
Please be kind, this is important and I am presenting all of the information I have.
Thank you!

Hi,
Agreed with T.Murr here. Only based on the networks traces from one way connection, is hard to determine what happens on the other side.
Besides, hope the following information would be helpful here:
Top 10 RDP Protocol Misconceptions – Part 1
Best regards
Michael Shao
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Q1) Is it possible to connect remotely to a computer even if the user is in one country and computer is in another (without internet? If Yes Please tell HOW.
Q2) Is it possible to use hardware like printer while in remote connection with a tab or lets say I am connected with a tablet which has a USB port so if I connect a USB in my TAB will it work for the remote
desktop? (usb connected to the tab but should work as if its connected to remote computer -any possibility) If Yes Please Tell how to implement.
Q3) For ex. If I am connected to a remote computer and since my computer is not good for gaming and I want to use the remote computer to play games while the DVD is in my physical computer.....Is there any possibility
FINAL QUESTION : Can I connect to windows with an android or IOS devices without internet (PLEASE TELL HOW IF POSSIBLE) and I want to use my local Internet is the remote computer.
Friends whosoever has any knowledge regarding any question please answer me, help required. I will be really thankful to you .

A1- its possible to establish a remote desktop connection even if the user and remote computer in differerent countries but NOT possible without internet coonection... as you will have to use public ip of remote computer.
A2- To redirect devices and resources
Open Remote Desktop Connection by clicking the Start button , In the search box, type Remote
Desktop Connection, and then, in the list of results, click Remote Desktop Connection.
Click Options, and then click the Local
Resources tab.
Under Local devices and resources, select the devices or resources you want to redirect.
To see additional devices, or to redirect Plug and Play devices or drives and devices that you plug in later, click More.
To redirect supported Plug and Play devices, under Local devices and resources, double-click Other
supported Plug and Play (PnP) devices.
The Plug and Play devices that support redirection and are currently plugged in appear in this list.
To redirect supported USB devices, under Local devices and resources, double-click Other
supported RemoteFX USB devices. The USB devices that support redirection and are currently plugged in appear in this list.
Select the check box next to each device that you want to redirect.
To automatically redirect drives or devices that you plug in or connect to in the future, under Local devices and
resources, double-click Drives, and then click Drives
that I plug in later.
– or –
Double-click Other supported Plug and Play (PnP) devices, and then click Devices
that I plug in later.
A3 - not possible to mountDVD drive on remote desktop.
Yes you can establish remote desktop connection from android... there is an app called, Microsoft Remote desktop app, its very good , ı use it myself too...

Remote Desktop Connection to Windows 8 PC from other computers crashing

Hi all.
Was hoping someone would be able to help me with an issue I'm having.
I'm trying to get a LAN remote desktop connection established to my Windows 8 laptop. It's an HP ENVY 17t-2100 CTO 3D Edition Notebook PC. Note that I'm running Windows 8 Pro only - not 8.1 as HP haven't released 8.1 graphics drivers for this laptop and probably
never will. The computer has a single user profile that has full administrator rights.
I have followed numerous web tutorials on how to turn on Remote Desktop. I've gone into Advanced System Settings > System Properties > Remote > checked "Allow Remote connections to this computer". All seems ok to me.
The problem comes when I try to establish a connection. When the connection is made, it almost instantaneously crashes the session on the computer or device trying to connect. The RDP client on my Windows 7 laptop, Mac OSX or Mac running Windows 8.1 Pro just
crashes, while the RDP iPhone or iPad app simply flickers for a few seconds then goes back to the main screen. Meanwhile, the HP ENVY loads the lock screen and displays a message saying XXX device is connected remotely and it won't let me log back in to kill
the connection or do anything. I have to restart the computer from then to be able to use it again.
I'm convinced there's not a problem with my local network as the HP ENVY can RDP into the Windows 7 laptop or Mac running Windows 8.1 without any problems. All computers are connected via Ethernet to a Linksys/Cisco wireless ADSL modem router which supports
Gigabit. The iPhone and iPad of course connect to the wifi network from the Cisco/Linksys modem router
I've also had a brief look at the RDP local connection logs. From what I can make out, they confirm that a user has successfully logged in, but they don't provide a crash log or a log of the user ever disconnecting, probably because I have to restart the computer
to continue using it. Dead end there, it seems.
The HP ENVY is connected to 3 external HP LED monitors. I've disconnected them and tried all devices with no luck. I've also played round with the RDP client settings to not mount drives or printers and the HP ENVY has no printers connected anyway, though I've
done all I can to remove any printer drivers as I've read elsewhere that they are what could cause the problem, but I've had no luck.
If anyone can suggest anything more that I can try, I would be unbelievably grateful! I'm more than happy to provide screenshots or videos of what happens when I try connecting. I'm not sure what you experts would find immediately helpful so just ask away if
you think I can provide anything.
Thanks in advance!
rugbyreff

The first thing that I would try is to uncheck all of the boxes for local resources on computer running the RDP client. It is possible that a device, such as a printer or other redirected device, is causing the crash. You can also look under Event Viewer
in the event logs of both systems and see if anything unusual appears when you attempt the remote connection.
Brandon
Windows Outreach Team- IT Pro
The Springboard Series on TechNet
Hi Brandon
Many thanks for your suggestions. There's nothing in the logs that I could find, like I said in the original post. I've also tried connecting with bare minimum settings on all devices (FYI the iPad and iPhone version don't support the use of printers) and
this still hasn't helped.
If you have any other ideas I'd be very glad to hear them!
rrugbyreff
"If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing" -- MythBusters

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So, my pc operates on Win7-64bit. I use Remote Desktop Connection to log in to the company server, running on MS Server 2008. I purchased the HP MFP M127fn today after confirming that it is compatible with both OS listed above. I successfully installed it directly to the server via usb cord - to make sure the correct drivers downloaded to the server. I was able to test-print and print from an app while physically connected to the server. I then disconnected the printer from the server and successfully connected it to my local pc. I can test-print and print from an app on my desktop. When connect to the server via RDC, it recognizes the MFP M127fn as my default printer, and sends a print job to my local pc. I can see the job in the server print queue, I can see the print job in queue on my desktop....it spools, then says it prints, however no actual print job ever materializes.
If I select to print to the MFP M127fn fax from the server, it will open the fax window on my desktop, allow me to enter a phone number, and will dial out and send the fax. So, that driver is functioning properly.
So, my question is this: If the printer and fax claim to be successfully installed, why do I not get the print job that is sent via the server and appears in my local print queue? I get no error, either on the server side or the local desktop. They both truly think the job has printed.....but no paper ever comes out.
Our company has used several other HP printers over the years with this same set-up and have never had a problem until now. The last one was also an HP MFP - the CM1312. So, I am now completely stumped by this. I called HP support and was routed through 4 different areas before I was told that no one had a clue what the problem might be. I then called the Easy-Tech desk at Staples, where I bought the printer, and was told that it was most-likely a hardware issue and I should return the printer to swap it out for another one. If nothing would print at all, I would agree it's hardware. But, as I can print locally, I'm more-inclined to think it's driver-related......any suggestions?

Hi,
The M127fn uses the PCLmS printing language which is a lightweight printing language, a such is not supported for RDP printing.
As a reference you may find the following socument about Citrix, Terminal Services and RDP Printing, as you may find listed the M127 is not supported for a such:
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4aa0-8465enw&404m=secure-erc
That is clearly not an harware issue, however I suggest returning the printer and replacing it with a different model which better feet such a task.
The M225dn as an example uses a PCL 6 print driver and should provide a better feet for RDP printing using HP UPD.
Regards,
Shlomi
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Can 1 instance of Windows 8.1 ENTERPRISE host multiple Remote Desktop connections?

I am shopping for the components for building a machine with fair, high-performance hardware. I have Windows 8.1 Professional. I wanted to know if either Windows 8.1 Professional or Windows 8.1 Enterprise can support multiple remote connections
from users outside the local network. For example, my brother is based in San Diego, CA and has an underpowered laptop. Is there any way to make a remote connection over that much distance, from San Diego to Northern Virginia, from a RDP client running Windows
8.1 Professional to a RDP "server" Windows 8.1 Professional/Enterprise machine, and run a modern, single- or multiplayer- game over smoothly that connection? At the very least, is it possible to run common
apps (e.g. Microsoft Office 2013 IE 11, Adobe Acrobat XI) smoothly on a Windows 8.1 Pro RDP client connected to a Windows 8.1 RDP "server" located 2250+ miles away?
Would upgrading my installation from Professional to Enterprise improve the responsiveness and display quality for my remote users?
I know Windows Server R2 2012 has features specific for handling remote connections, but I am trying to keep a Windows 8.1 user experience. Still, if anyone can show some evidence that Windows Server 2012 R2 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) improves display
and responsiveness over long-distances for remote (RDS) connections, then I will shop for Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard instead. The huge drawback of Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard CALs is the enormous cost to enable 3-5
remote connections for family, non-commercial use.
Has anyone attempted to host long-distance remote access, non-commercially, for 3-5 connections? Has it worked well? What, in general, is required?
T. Webster

Hi,
It depends on the quality of the network connection to run the software smoothly throuth RDP. And I don't think the quality would be better if you upgrade to Windows 8.1 Enterprise.
Windows 8.1 allow only one session of RDP, the Remote Desktop Server in Windows other than the Windows Server edition has a limitation to allow only one concurrent user per session by default, i.e. if someone remotely connects to the computer over RDP then
whoever was logged in at that moment will be automatically logged off, even if that user is physically present at the computer. This is by design.
Regarding more information about RDP, please take a look at the following articles:
Remote Desktop app help
Remote Desktop Connection: frequently asked questions
Best regards
Michael Shao
TechNet Community Support

Remote Desktop Connection Solution, VPC NOT an option

I downloaded Remote Desktop Connection yesterday B/C I wanted to be able to do work on my mac, I have virtual PC with WINXP but it was way to slooow.
I do not want to play games, I play games on my compaq laptop that's in a full sized docking station.
So I was looking and reading at this software (RDC) and it sounded like a viable option, My laptop has a 14" monitor but the iMac is a 17".
so I downloaded it and set it up, BTW my connection is iMac to Laptop docking station I used a "Crossover Cable".
Set the IP address and I have (Sorry to say) windows on my MAC for nuthing!
It works great ALOT faster than VPC (since it does not have to emulate a Intel CPU).
And the Laptop monitor goes to sleep after 1 minute so now I can have the best of both worlds!

I'm not quite sure why you posted this.
You marked your post as a question... but I can't find one.
Do you have a question or was this somewhat of an "informational" post?

Remote Desktop Connection not working

I am able to remote desktop connect to my home computer from work; however, I can't remote desktop connect to my work comptuer and server. I believed it has something to do with my Linksys E3000 access point settings but I'm not sure where to look for and verify. I took my home laptop to work and able to do remote desktop connect to the server. I also took a laptop that's working fine with remote desktop connect to the server home and tried to remote desktop connect to the server at work and it's not working. Therefore, I've concluded that it has something to do with the access point and not the settings in the computer because it works fine when I took it out of my home network. I also VPNP in to my work place so that it has the same IP address as at work and still, remote desktop connection from home to work is not working. Any suggestion is much appreciated.

thebluemamba_24 wrote:
Connecting from home to your remote desktop server has nothing to do with your router. Certain ports are needed to be opened from the server’s end in order to host an application. Try to connect your computer to your modem or to another wireless network just to check if your work’s remote desktop will work. In case it will not work, then contact your IT guy.
If you read my previous post it said:
"I took my home laptop to work and able to do remote desktop connect to the server. I also took a laptop that's working fine with remote desktop connect to the server home and tried to remote desktop connect to the server at work and it's not working. Therefore, I've concluded that it has something to do with the access point and not the settings in the computer because it works fine when I took it out of my home network."
I think my above statement answers your question of "Try to connect your computer to your modem or to another wireless network just to check if your work’s remote desktop will work." However, your statement prompts me think of something else. What I have tried is bring my laptop to work and tried connect via RDC to the server and it works but it just not working when trying at home. What I have not done is instead of brining my laptop to work and try RDC there, perhaps I should I try it on a friend's or relative's network and see if I can do RDC to my server at work. If this does not work as well, then, could it be that at work there is something something outside RDC coming? But even if this is so, why can't VPN work?

Remote Desktop Connection for Mac - connection lost after a minute idle

Hi There,
I am trying to connect from a Macbook Pro to my work (XP) machine using the latest Remote Desktop Connection for Mac.
It used to work fine, and recently it has been dropping the connection if I've not been 'active' for a minute or so.
What is confusing is that it is not always like this. Some days, I can leave it inactive for hours over lunch etc, and I'll come back and it will be fine. And just the other day, in the morning it dropped me out ever minute or so I was inactive, and then the afternoon was fine, and the evening was troublsome again.
Our administrators had not changed anything during that time, nor had I changed anything on my XP machine at work, or my Mac at home.
I connect via a wireless connection.
These problems occur when running on battery and when plugged in.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
ThreeIsles

Since RDC is not an Apple product, you should post your question on Microsoft's own forums for their Mac version of RDC:
http://www.officeformac.com/ProductForums/RemoteDesktopConnectionClient/

Remote Desktop Connection from a Windows 8.1 laptop to a work PC using Windows 7

Hi!
I posted this question in the MS Community forums and they redirected me here... I searched the forums here but didn't find anything that helped with my problem. So here is my original question (posted originally here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-networking/remote-desktop-connection-to-a-work-pc/5fa25045-de24-4a7c-9c8e-caf9ce17e444):
For the past few weeks, I've been trying to set up a VPN connection to my work PC so I can work from home.
Work PC runs on Windows 7 (I assume Pro, but I can't confirm at the moment).
Home laptop runs on Windows 8.1 (the laptop came with Windows 8 already installed, so I assume it's the standard, or Home, edition. I manually upgraded to 8.1).
Now, after many migraines and sleepless nights fiddling with settings, the VPN connection works. However, what prevents me from completing the connection is Remote Desktop Connection.
Here's the error I get:
"Remote Desktop can't find the computer "<computer name>". This might mean that "<computer name>" does not belong to the specified network. Verify the computer name and domain that you are trying to connect to."
Note:
- I DO have the correct computer name. I have a working connection to my work PC from my personal desktop PC (running XP), though I sometimes need to travel and a laptop is much more practical to carry around than a PC... ;)
The VPN Connection Wizard never asked me to enter my destination PC username and password (so my work Windows credentials). Why?
Any ideas as to why Remote Desktop doesn't want to connect?
Any suggestions as to what I can try to fix the problem?
Thank you for all the help!
Julie

Are you able to ping the remote system by name? It sounds as though you are connecting to VPN but are unable to resolve the names of the host network. A few things that I would think of:
If the home system is not on a domain and the work system is, you may need to use the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN). For example, instead of
computer you would enter computer.domain.com.
You may want to check if your VPN connection is configured as a default gateway, otherwise if your home and VPN network have the same IP address range you may be experiencing a conflict.
See the instructions provided here.
You also may want to check the DNS settings for the VPN connection to ensure that it is finding the DNS server for the remote network and thus is able to resolve the hostname.
You may want to try connecting Remote Desktop via IP address to determine if the issue is with name resolution (DNS) or connectivity.
Brandon
Windows Outreach Team- IT Pro
The Springboard Series on TechNet

Remote Desktop Connection for Mac to Windows - logout error

Hello
I'm trying to use Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) to get from my Mac into a MacMini running Windows XP Professional. I can log into the Windows computer, but once I put in my password and click OK, it logs out of the Windows machine. Is there some sort of sharing preference or configuration that I'm missing that's making this happen?
I want to be able to use RDC to access the Windows machine and keep everything up still on the Windows machine.
Thanks

Since RDC is not an Apple product, you'll probably want to use a forum dedicated to Microsoft's Mac products such as <http://www.microsoft.com/mac/community/community.aspx?pid=newsgroups> rather than an Apple forum
Be sure to search the forum first in case someone has already had a similar question answered.

Remote Desktop Connection MAC to MS

I work in the USA and connect to a server in Australia. I have been using a PC with a MS OS with great success. I just bought this Mac Book Pro Retina 15" and have not used a Mac before. I am not sure I can keep it if I cannot get better performance when working connected remote to the Australian server. This would be a shame because it is a fantastic machine. I have been using a free MS Remote Desktop Connection for Mac program to connect and work. Does anyone have experience working from a remote desktop connection using the Apple $79 Remote Desktop Connection program and is connecting to a MS OS server?
The main issue is speed, and the view does not fill the screen. It does not fill the screen with either view options, "Fill or Full Screen". There is about 1 1/8 on either side with the best option of "Full Screen" and 1 1/2 to the edge of the lid. The program always creates an error message as well, but it is just a cert warning.
I have some time left to decide if I can keep this Mac Book or need to go back to a PC. I really do not want to spend another $85 if the Apple program is not much better than the MS free program?
Any experience with connecting using the Apple software to a server for tasks like email in MS Outlook and data base work would be appreciated.
Thanks,

Apple Remote Desktop is intended for managing networked Macs. While it can be used to connect to a Windows system by running VNC on the Windows box, it's no better than Microsoft's RDC and is often tricky to set up. I've been using iTap Mobile RDP, available in the Mac App Store or from the company's web site, to connect to my Windows systems. iTap Mobile is much faster than either Microsoft RDC or CoRD (a freeware RDC client), in my experience, and very stable and has been well worth the money.
You can get a trial version of iTAp Mobile here and test for yourself before purchasing:
http://itap-mobile.com/desktop/rdp
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Remote desktop connection unable to start, window stalls when opens RDC, any tips

remote desktop connection does not open, when rdc starts it stalls and can not press any button.
any ideas on how to fix?

Since this question is about a Microsoft product, you might have more luck getting suggestions if you ask in Microsoft's own forums. This forum is for Apple Remote Desktop issues and questions and so probably not the place where you'll be most likely to get assistance with this problem.
Good luck.

Overriding function keys when using MS Remote Desktop Connection

Is there a way when connected to a RDP client using MS Remote Desktop Connection to prevent the function keys from being intercepted and handled by OSX. For example on my iMac keyboard, function keys 7 to 12 are used to control itunes and alter the system sound volumes. Is there a way to have these keys processed by the RDP client instead, so that the remote Windows OS can handle them?
While this question currently relates to an iMac, I'll soon be using a Macbook Pro in the same scenario, and will be requiring a similar solution for that machine.

Thanks for your suggestion. Setting that option only toggles what the function keys are interpreted as in OSX, but the key presses are still not processed by the OS in the RDP session. For example, pressing F9 when the RDP window is active shows all open OSX windows in Expose, rather than having the keypress processed by the active software in the RDP session
I did try posting to the forum you mentioned yesterday, but due to server issues my post failed. I'll try again today.

Connecting to a Windows computer using Remote desktop connection

I have connected a Windows 7 computer to my network using an ethernet cable to my Time Machine which is configured as an extension to my Airport network. My Mac sees the computer as shared, and I can connect to it using the name and password so I can browse files on it etc.
Nevertheless Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection will not connect to it, saying there is a network error. It has been suggested that if I use its IP address rather than its name it may work, but how do I remotely find out what its IP address is on the Airport network? I have not found the way using Airport utility or help.
thanks in advance...

You are using the Mac version of RDC aren't you?
If so, please post questions regarding it on Microsoft's own forums for the Mac version of RDC, as Apple discussions only provide support for Apple products

WINDOWS 7| COM Ports go unresponsive on Remote desktop connection

Hello we are experiencing a strange problem and let me explain in detail:
Problem:
We have a remote desktop connection from a PC (PC1) to remotely login and control PC2 which in turn has some hardware devices connected via COM Port of PC2. We observed that the Serial communication between the Hardware devices and the PC2 drops on some
occasions when we make a remote desktop connection to PC2 from another PC. Could anyone share some of your experiences? Has it been noticed before?
I will also take a look at the possible port conflicts but is there any other obvious reason for this to happen?
System Information:
OS: Windows 7 Professional
Regards
Sesha

Dear Dharmesh and Dear Hicham,
First of all thank you very much for your quick reponses.
Since it happens in a remote server environment I have asked our support personnel to check this settings. I will keep you updated as soon as I hear from them. In addition I would like to ask you one other question:
Since it does happen occasionally could you recommend me which types of logfiles(event logs etc.,) or information should be collected if it happens again? so we make sure it does not get overwritten?
Thank you and Best Regards
Sesha

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