Configuring Connection Settings Locally
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selected, the wait interval is that set in the
Delay before re-connecting
box (enter
the number of seconds 1 to 3600) or the user profile for yes (20 seconds) or
seconds. The default is 20 seconds if there is no INI file description of this
connection, or is a Stand-alone user, or is simply omitted.
TIP
: You can reset the options on the Connection tab of the
Connection Settings
(RDP)
dialog box. To do so, click the
Reset VM
command button. This command
button is located in the upper-right of the dialog box. It appears only with a VDM broker
connection.
Use the following guidelines on the Logon tab:
•
Logging on
area - Enter login username, password, and domain name. If these
boxes are not populated, you can enter the information manually in the RDP server
login screen when the connection is made. Use the following guidelines:
•
Login Username
- 31 characters maximum.
•
Password
- 19 characters maximum.
•
Domain Name
- 31 characters maximum.
•
Application
(127 characters maximum) and
Working Directory
(63 characters
maximum) - Enter an initialization string and arguments, including an associated
working directory, that you want to start automatically on the server when the
connection is made.
•
Use TS Gateway
- Enables the use of Terminal Services Gateway (TS Gateway)
server when connecting. If required, then enter the IP address or URL of the TS
Gateway server in the Server name box. You can also enable
Use Same Info
(if the
server credentials are the same credentials as your Remote Desktop Credentials
(Host remote computer credentials) in the Login Username, Password, and Domain
name fields) or disable
Use Same Info
and enter the Server name, User name,
Password, and Domain name of the TS Gateway server if required.
NOTE
: A TS Gateway server is a type of gateway that enables authorized users to
connect to remote computers on a corporate network from any computer with an
Internet connection. A TS Gateway server enables Remote Desktop connections to
a corporate network from the Internet without having to set up virtual private
network (VPN) connections. Ask your network administrator whether you need to
specify an TS Gateway server.
·
User Name
- Enter a user name for the connection.
·
Password
- Enter the password.
·
Domain
- Enter the domain name.
TIP
: The User name, Password, and Domain name fields are optional. If you leave any
of these fields blank, interactive login is required (users must enter the information at
login time).
