Remote Desktop Connection Security

I have several computers in very geographically distributed areas of the world on their own networks behind substantial firewalls. Remote desktop connectivity is about the only really effective means to communicate with them however, short of VPN appliances
BorderGuards, etc. I have been ask by my security officer if the remote desktop connections we've been using have been encrypted? I didn't know the answer myself, and research on the internet didn't provide definitive answers. Was there a chance or is
there a chance that our session traffic could have been read by anyone along the way?
VR/JW--Sunblock1960

Hi,
Remote desktop connection uses the highest possible security level encryption method between the source and destination.
In Windows Vista or later versions of Windows, the remote desktop connection uses the SSL (TLS 1.0) Protocol and the encryption is Certificate-based.
TS Gateway can also make the connection more secure, enhance security, see detailed information in this link
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731264(WS.10).aspx
Don't forget some known offical antii-virus software, they can also protect the connetion from network attack.
Yolanda Zhu
TechNet Community Support

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Remote desktop connection blocked by cisco security agent

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I have a deployment of a Management Center for Cisco Security Agents 6.0.2 and i just noticed that the agent is blocking the remote desktop connection to the hosts, the agent installed on the server shows me the event but i'm not able to see it logged on the Management Center (i can see logged any other events), i'm not sure what rule should i enable in order to allow this connection.
Do you have any ideas???
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Hi,
Remote desktop connection uses the highest possible security level encryption method between the source and destination.
In Windows Vista or later versions of Windows, the remote desktop connection uses the SSL (TLS 1.0) Protocol and the encryption is Certificate-based.
TS Gateway can also make the connection more secure, enhance security, see detailed information in this link
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731264(WS.10).aspx
Don't forget some known offical antii-virus software, they can also protect the connetion from network attack.
Yolanda Zhu
TechNet Community Support

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fn and Remote Desktop Connection

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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I have an Ipad 2 and here is what I am trying to accomplish. On my laptop I connect to a remote desktop connection to access a shared program we use for reporting. How do I set up my Ipad to access this remote server? Thanks for the help.

I have an Ipad 2 and here is what I am trying to accomplish. On my laptop I connect to a remote desktop connection to access a shared program we use for reporting. How do I set up my Ipad to access this remote server? Thanks for the help.

Close ... before going for a specific Cisco app ... lets find out some details:
Host we need more details:
What is your server environment (Windows Server, or Mac OS X Server, or Linux)?
What security is implemented in your environment - as what is restricted (RDP for all or specifc credentials on all machines? Are you part of local admin group to the server you wish to connect)?
Does your environment Support CISCO IPSec connection? If so use Settings> VPN and IPSec tab to enter VPN details, if not then go with above suggestion. IF your restricted to RSA then either built in VPN settings or 3rd party app for RSA would suffice.
Finally, there are many RDP applications out there I use "Mocha RDP Light" (free minimal ads when launched not when connecting).

Remote Desktop Connection stopped working

I made a change to my Verizon TV and Internet package, downgrading from Ultimate HD to Extreme HD and from 35/35 to 25/25. This morning, when I ran a speed test it showed the new speed. I went out for a few hours, and when I returned, my internet connection was not working at all.
I called Verizon's support number and, after talking to two different people, one who wanted to swap out my router, and one who wanted to send a tech to check out my ONT, they finally figured out the problem was with their configuration, not any of the hardware in my house, and got me running again at the correct speed.
During the trouble shooting process, they had me do multiple soft and hard reboots of my router, they remotely rebooted it, and had me push the recessed reset button once, restoring it to factory defaults. This led to problems with my wireless devices, so I loaded a configuration file to the router that I had thankfully saved some time prior to this problem, and everything seemed to be working properly.
Then, I tried to open a remote desktop connection from one of my machines to another one, both on my internal home network, a connection that had worked flawlessly up until now, and it would not work. Moreover, trying to ping the "remote" machine from the one trying to initiate the connection gets no reply, but pings are replied to in the other direction. And, both machines can see and access each other's shared folders and files, and both can see each other in the network map in the networking and sharing control panel app.
I never made any configuration changes to either machine during the trouble shooting process, but to be sure, I used system restore on both machines and took them back to restore points made yesterday, when everything was working.
I am at a loss to understand what has gone wrong, and would appreciate any constructive and helpful suggestions as to how to remedy this situation.
ps
I am running two different web servers on the target machine, and am running stunnel on it to provide secure nntp connections to a news client that doesn't have that capability built in, and none of these servers are available from other machines. Nothing seems to be getting through to the target pc except windows network sharing!

dslr595148 wrote:
#1 In the router go to Advanced -> Universal Plug and Play OR to Advacned -> UPnP (what ever exist in your router).
#2 If you do not have at least two special computers that support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) where you can not define the ports that they use, turn off UPnP.
A perfect example. At least two game consoles. Any two (Two Xboxes, two Playstations, One Xbox and one Playstation).
#3 If you have at least two special computers that support UPnP where you can not define the ports that they use....
Do you only use one at time or are there times when at least two are on?
#4 In the router go to Advanced -> IP Address Distribution Or to Advanced -> Private LAN
#5 What is the Starting and Ending IP Address, that is listed in there?
We have two Xboxes and a Logitech Revue. I have Windows Media Sharing enabled on three computers, and am also running a beta of Logitech Media Server on one. It is possible that there are times when two or more streaming clients are in operation, but that is a very rare occasion. Two of the computers, the ones I mention in my original post, are on almost continuously.
In Advanced -> Universal Plug and Play, both Allow Other Network Users to Control Wireless Broadband Router's Network Features and Enable Automatic Cleanup of Old Unused UPnP Services are checked, and WAN Connection Publication: is set to Publish Only the Main WAN Connection.
In Advanced -> IP Address Distribution, under Dynamic IP Range it says192.168.1.2 - 192.168.1.254. However, in Advanced -> IP Address Distribution -> Connection List I have set all the lease types to Static, because I was having problems using the Verizon web page to access my set top boxes, particularly the MRDVR. The Static IP addresses for the computers, game consoles, Bluray player etc. are in the range 192.168.1.2 - 192.168.1.12, and the set top boxes are at 192.168.1.100 & 192.168.1.101.
One thing I did not mention in my original post is that I have two unmanaged gigabit ethernet switches in my home network. There are two computers, the ones I mention in my original post, and the Logitech Revue plugged into one switch. That switch plugs into another switch which also has one pc, an Xbox, and a Bluray player plugged into it, and that switch then plugs into one of the ports on my Verizon supplied Actiontec MI424-WR Rev C, firmware version 4.0.16.1.56.0.10.14.4. All of the other ethernet ports on the router are unused. In addition, we have a laptop, a notebook, another Xbox, and a Wii that connect through the Actiontec's wireless.
I don't know if media streaming is still working and I don't really care if it is because we use it so seldomly. It never worked consistently or to our satisfaction. When we want to watch or listen to media from one computer on another, we copy it over the network from shared folders. We have a Homegroup, to which all of the computers belong. If we want to watch or listen to media on one of the game consoles, we copy it to a flash drive. The Bluray player is only connected to the network for firmware updates and for discs with network enabled content.
This same setup was operating before the problem developed, and I can't figure out what has changed to create the problem. The router configuration file that I am using is from June of 2011, and I'm pretty sure that everything was working fine then, and don't recall making any changes to the router's configuration since then.

Remote Desktop Connection using the WRT54GC

I replaced a wired router with a Linksys WRT54GC wireless router. Connected to the wired router was a wireless router configured as an access point. I have 2 laptops and I successfully connected to the Internet from both. I was also able to connect to one of the laptops through the wireless access point using Remote Desktop Connection. The only difference between the configuration with the previous router and the Linksys is that the laptop with the Remote Desktop software (the host) was hard wired. Using the Linksys I can successfully access the Internet from both laptops. I can also get to the host computer over the LAN using Remote Desktop Connection. I CANNOT however access the host computer outside the LAN. I configured the router correctly using port forwarding and a 3389 port. I checked "enabled" and entered the IP Address of the host laptop (the one with the Remote Desktop Function). I disabled all security in the router. I have a dynamic address through dyndns.org and have setup the DNS portion of the router accordingly. Can you explain why I can no longer access my home computer remotely using Remote Desktop with the Linksys.

Are you able to access Remote Desktop Connection directly connecting to the modem.

Remote Desktop Connection on EA6500

Very simple requirement.
New EA6500
Server (Win7Pro) on LAN
PC (Win8Pro) on LAN
Need to use Remote Desktop Connection to connect from PC to Server.
The old LinkSys WRT54G worked fine.
Also tried searching the web and speaking to support for a couple of hours....Support made me fiddle with the Security settings:
Uncheck the Internet Filter options
Added a record on the Port Range Forwarding with Port 3389 to the Server IP address.
I have spent hours trying to make this work but no luck.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

I finally resolved this. Problem was with the firewall on the server I was trying to remote desktop to.
At first I disabled the firewall and could then remote desktop to the server.
Then turned it back on, tweaked it (not sure exactly what I did) and it now works with the firewall working.
Thanks for the assistance.

Remote Desktop Connection - Authentication error

Hello,
I wish to connect to my work PC from my laptop. The remote desktop connection was working fine till yesterday, but today i receive the following error when i try to connect -
"An authentication error has occurred. The Local Security Authority cannot be contacted. Remote Computer: <name>."
I have Win 7 ultimate installed on my 32 bit system, and have tried solutions proposed in the other threads. I do not require a NLA check for connection, i have always used the remote desktop with this option unchecked. Could anyone help me with this please?
Is this a error on my Laptop, or do i need to contact the network administrators for this?

Hi!
It could be as easy as you need to change your password on your domain accout.
Are both computers connected to the same domian or is your work computer connected to a domain and your laptop connected to a workgroup?
If your password has expired, this error can occur, so I would start to check that since it stoped working over night.
Best regards
Andreas Molin

Remote Desktop Connection has stopped working

Using Build 10041. Occurs on 2 separate systems I have when trying to use Remote Desktop Connection through a 2012 R2 RDS Gateway. I am able to connect to the remote systems and access the environment for a short period prior to MSTSC.EXE
crashing. "A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available."
Eventlog has the following:
Log Name:      Application
Source:        Application Error
Date:          3/25/2015 2:50:21 PM
Event ID:      1000
Task Category: (100)
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Description:
Faulting application name: mstsc.exe, version: 10.0.10041.0, time stamp: 0x5503b1a7
Faulting module name: mstscax.dll, version: 10.0.10041.0, time stamp: 0x5503b315
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x000000000046d78c
Faulting process id: 0x2164
Faulting application start time: 0x01d06734abf028a0
Faulting application path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mstsc.exe
Faulting module path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mstscax.dll
Report Id: 2b084e37-d328-11e4-ab40-7c7a9191e005
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:
JW

Tried this with no luck. I have the same issue as the OP. It was failing on 10041 and is still failing with an AV on 10049. See below event log entry after registering mstscax.dll and rebooting. Still failing.
Log Name:      Application
Source:        Application Error
Date:          4/11/2015 12:18:21
Event ID:      1000
Task Category: (100)
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      Chuck1
Description:
Faulting application name: mstsc.exe, version: 10.0.10049.0, time stamp: 0x55137bff
Faulting module name: mstscax.dll, version: 10.0.10049.0, time stamp: 0x55137d3f
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x000000000046d74c
Faulting process id: 0x1870
Faulting application start time: 0x01d0748c29e55e06
Faulting application path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mstsc.exe
Faulting module path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mstscax.dll
Report Id: 83921b7c-e07f-11e4-960f-40f02f7ad3a4
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<System>
    <Provider Name="Application Error" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID>
    <Level>2</Level>
    <Task>100</Task>
    <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2015-04-11T19:18:21.000000000Z" />
    <EventRecordID>73626</EventRecordID>
    <Channel>Application</Channel>
    <Computer>Chuck1</Computer>
    <Security />
</System>
<EventData>
    <Data>mstsc.exe</Data>
    <Data>10.0.10049.0</Data>
    <Data>55137bff</Data>
    <Data>mstscax.dll</Data>
    <Data>10.0.10049.0</Data>
    <Data>55137d3f</Data>
    <Data>c0000005</Data>
    <Data>000000000046d74c</Data>
    <Data>1870</Data>
    <Data>01d0748c29e55e06</Data>
    <Data>C:\WINDOWS\system32\mstsc.exe</Data>
    <Data>C:\WINDOWS\system32\mstscax.dll</Data>
    <Data>83921b7c-e07f-11e4-960f-40f02f7ad3a4</Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
</EventData>
</Event>

Remote Desktop Connection With Custom Certificate on Windows 8.1 fails

I'm trying to establish a secured remote desktop connection without success.
The setting
There are some local pcs with windows 8.1 Pro and windows 7 Pro, no server-edition. I've created a self signed ca-certificate with openssl for Windows. I used this to sign custom certs for the local windows-pcs, which are installed at mmc -> certificate
snap-in for local computer -> My Certificates -> Certificates. The networkdriver has the right to read the key. The sha1-fingerprint of the custom signed certs are registered at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp
-> SSLCertificateSHA1Hash = sha-1 hash of the custom local cert. Additionally the revocation-list is restrained to the local list by setting HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\Credssp -> UseCachedCRLOnlyAndIgnoreRevocationUnknownErrors
= 1.
The results
The connection form win 8.1 to win 7 works. The connection info confirms that it is a veryfied connection. The connection to windows 8.1 fails after entering the credentials with error: No connection possible. Network Level Authentication is set, but other
level don't work as well. The log (Event Views -> Applications and Services Logs -> Microsoft -> Windows -> TerminalServices-RemoteConnectionManager -> Admin) says "Remote Desktop Services has taken too long to load the user configuration
from server" and "The Local Security Authority Cannot Be Contacted" (error 0x80090304)
Aditional information
The connection via linux (remmina) works for win 7 and win 8.1, but I have no information about the encryption. It is the same with the Microsoft Remote Desktop Tool for Android.
Maybe it is accociatet with a different cert handling by Windows 8.1 but I couldn't find further information or a solution in the internet.
Best regards
abditus

I solved the problem!
The default openssl certificate signature algorithm is md5RSA but it doesn't work with windows 8.1.
It is at least sha1RSA needed.
By adding "default_md = sha1" to the openssl.cnf you create certs with sha1RSA and it works fine.
Beste Gegards
abditus

Remote desktop connection in windows 7 pro

I have a problem accessing remote desktop connection using windows 7 64 bit.
My remote desktop connection shell version 6.3.9600 shows the Network Level Authentication is not supported.
My other computer also win 7 pro 64 bit has a different shell version 6.2.9200 that supports Network Level Authentication.
How do I go backwards to shell 6.2.9200?
I have been trying use remote desktop using the more robust security and could not figure out why I could not log.
I have screen shots of the two shells and my system screens

Hi,
Configure Network Level Authentication
Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then press ENTER.
In the navigation pane, locate and then click the following registrysubkey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
In the details pane, right-click Security Packages, and then click Modify.
In the Value data box, type tspkg. Leave any data that is specific to other SSPs, and then click OK.
In the navigation pane, locate and then click the following registrysubkey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders
In the details pane, right-click SecurityProviders, and then click Modify.
In the Value data box, type credssp.dll. Leave any data that is specific to other SSPs, and then click OK.
Exit Registry Editor.
Restart the computer.
Hope this helps!
Andy Altmann
TechNet Community Support

Remote Desktop Connection with WRT54G from Novice

Well, I’m usually pretty good at using Google and forums to eventually figure out how to fix my problem but this one absolutely has me stumped and I’m hoping someone out there has an answer for me. For the record, I have probably a beginner/intermediate knowledge of computers so if you know the answer to my problem, try to explain it simply! ****TO ANYONE WHO TAKES THE TIME TO READ THIS THING AND CAN OFFER SOME ADVICE-THANK YOU!!!!***
THE PROBLEM
I would like to be able to use Remote Desktop to log into either of my home computers from basically any computer on the internet.
THE SETUP
I have two computers, whose names are LAPTOP and DESKTOP that are both running Windows Vista Ultimate. Both of the computers are connected to a Linksys WRt54G Router ; one wired, the other wirelessly. The Linksys router is then connected to a Westell DSL Modem that connects to AT&T’s internet service.
SETTINGS
My DSL service only provides me with a dynamic IP address so I signed up with no-ip.com. Through that site, I bought a domain name and downloaded their small program that runs in the background of my desktop computer. The program checks what my IP address is every couple of seconds and if it changes, it notifies their server so that anyone who types in my domain name is directed to the new IP address.
ROUTER (Firmware 4.20.6)
Basic Setup Page: The Router Name is just the model number, the Server Name is my DSL provider and the Domain Name is the name I chose and registered with No-IP.com. (www.mydomainname.com, for example.) DHCP Server is ENABLED. DDNS Service is DISABLED. Under Advanced Routing, it is set in GATEWAY mode.
Security Page: Firewall Protection is ENABLED. Block Anonymous Internet Requests is NOT checked. Filter Multicast, Filter Internet NAT Redirection and Filter IDENT ARE checked.
Applications and Gaming Page: I chose two port numbers, one for each computer that I want to connect to. On the first line, I have Application: RDP, Port Range: 49200 to 49200, Protocol: Both, IP Address (The IP address of the computer I want to connect to) and the Enable box IS checked. [I did the same thing with the second line for the other computer, but with a different port number and that computer’s IP address)
Administration Page: Access Server is HTTP, Wireless Access Web is ENABLED, Remote Management is ENABLED through Port 8080, and UPnP is ENABLED.
WINDOWS VISTA SETTINGS
First, I went to the Remote Desktop Settings of the target computer and ENABLED Remote Desktop Connection and allowed computers running any version of Windows. I also confirmed that the box labeled “Allow This Computer To Be Controlled Remotely” WAS checked. I then made sure that I had a user name, it had a password associated and that it had Administrator priveledges. I went back to the Remote Connections screen and added the user name as being allowed to connect. (I think this is redundant since it’s both the owner of the computer and has Administrator Status.)
Next, per Randomly Googled Internet Advice, I went into the registry and changed the port number that Remote Desktop listens for incoming connections to Port 49200 to match the router settings. [Registry Entry that I modified was: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp]
Finally, I went to the Windows Firewall and Added (opened) port 49200 for use as a Remote Connection. I kept the protocol as TCP and confirmed the scope was set for Any Computer.
CURRENT STATUS
If I go to Explorer and enter my IP address with a colon and the specify port 8080, I can get the login screen for the router. Same thing happens if I just enter my domain name and port 8080. However, if I switch the 8080 port and use one of the ports I chose (49200), it cannot connect, either using the Public IP address or the domain name. (I’m trying to connect using a wireless card and not connected to my local network so I know it’s the same as if I was anywhere else.)
I’m not sure why it won’t let me connect; it feels like the router will not allow the connection to pass through it to the port I’m asking it to forward to. I’m guessing someone out there who took the time to read it is shaking their head at all the information I provided and knows the one dumb thing I missed!
Thanks again!

I'm attempting to do the same thing with my home network. the only differences are that i have cable internet from comcast and i'm running vista business. my router is the wrt54gs. i'm assuming that the web page is similar for adjustmants. To be honest i cannot figure out how to do a remote destop too. so i went to www.logmein.com and installed the program. once installed to to every computer you want to have access too and log into the website. then click on the add computer icom. full control app sharing etc... even better when you connect you have the option to deactivate the local host mouse and screen to prevent anyone seeing what your doing.
If you resolve the router issue would you let me know. plz thanks
Forest

Remote Desktop Connection Client 9.3.9600 unable to connect to Server 2012 RDS via Gateway

Hi,
I have a Windows Sever 2012 R2 RDS environment with two Gateways servers configured in high availability mode (RD Web Access, RD Gateway, RD Connection Broker roles installed) and four Windows Server 2012 R2 RDS Session Hosts. The servers are all running
the most recent public server updates. With this configuration I when connecting externally using a Windows 7 computer with the older Remote Desktop Connection client (6.1.7601) I am able to connect without any problems however when I try connecting with a
newer client from a computer running Windows 8.1 and the 9.3.9600 client I am unable to connect.
At the moment a NAT rule is configured to pass 80/443 traffic to only one of the RDS gateway servers, I've removed our load balancer from the configuration for the moment to reduce the complexity.
No error is generated by the client when it tries to connect it just stops trying to connect after a while.
On the Gateways servers event logs for
Things I have looked into so far.
- I've double and triple checked the RDS configuration and checked it against one of my other clients configurations that is working and they are identical.
- Connecting from an older client version works fine.
I'm not sure what else can be checked does anyone have any ideas?

Hi,
1. What entries are you seeing in the RD Gateway's log? Event Viewer\ Applications and Services Logs\ Microsoft\ Windows\ TerminalServices-Gateway
2. How come you are not forwarding UDP port 3391 in addition to TCP port 443? It should work without UDP, but you will not have UDP support which is one of the benefits of RDP 8.0/8.1.
3. Are there any non-default group policy settings being applied to the servers and/or client PCs? To be clear, I'm asking if any changes have been made to the default local and domain security policies, group policy objects, new GPOs that may have
been added, etc., that are applicable to the servers and or client PCs.
-TP

Remote desktop connection from windows computer to TC

hi all,
what I have: I have a TC 2TB, bought it three months ago.
what I did: I have set it up at home. Using as base station for all my devices, iphone 4, ipad 2, macbook air and also other laptop. My TC is connected to ADSL modem with an ethernet cable (as expected). with port forwarding option of ADSL modem (in NAT Properties), I managed to forward any connection to TC. I have a static IP by the way.
what I can do: from work or anywhere else other than my home network, I can connect to my static IP (via "Connect to Server" option in any mac device), it pops up a user name and password window, I login with my TC user name and decive password. In an instant my TC disk is mounted on my desktop, and I can reach all my files in it as if it is an external hard disk.
what I cannot do: from a windows computer outside my network, I cannot connect to TC. I try to do this through "Remote Desktop Connection". Is this possible? If so how? Is this a problem related to network connection or TC settings?
aakibar

You cannot remote desktop into a TC..
In fact you cannot remote access a TC from windows.. sorry.. but SMB protocol is blocked on the internet.. there are work arounds but no security.. don't do it.
The only other protocol the TC offers is AFP.. there is no AFP file access software available for windows. You need to use a Mac.
The best alternative is vpn.. replace your current adsl modem router with a vpn one.. eg draytek.. then you can access your home network. Since I presume when you say you have static ip you mean public IP then vpn is easy (well once setup it is).. reliable and secure.

Pro Dock Remote Desktop Connection

I have a Thinkpad X1 Carbon (20A8S0450X) that uses a ThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock (4X10E52950) to drive two external monitors. Therefore, in normal operation, I have 3 screens visible. The main display is set to one of the external monitors.
I often use a separate PC and use Remote Desktop Connection to access the laptop above. When I finish the session after a period of time, and return to the laptop, the screens are all blank and will not reactivate. Unplugging the docking station from the laptop does not resolve the issue as the laptop monitor remains blank. I therefore have to perform a hard reset to reboot the laptop to continue using it.
Has anyone else experienced this problem? Is anyone able to assist with a resoltuion to this issue?
Thanks in advance

Hi,
Configure Network Level Authentication
Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then press ENTER.
In the navigation pane, locate and then click the following registrysubkey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
In the details pane, right-click Security Packages, and then click Modify.
In the Value data box, type tspkg. Leave any data that is specific to other SSPs, and then click OK.
In the navigation pane, locate and then click the following registrysubkey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders
In the details pane, right-click SecurityProviders, and then click Modify.
In the Value data box, type credssp.dll. Leave any data that is specific to other SSPs, and then click OK.
Exit Registry Editor.
Restart the computer.
Hope this helps!
Andy Altmann
TechNet Community Support

Remote Desktop Connection Security

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