Running BeRDP on Zeta

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The Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) provides remote display and input capabilities over network connections for Windows-based applications running on a server. RDP is designed to support different types of network topologies and multiple LAN protocols.

Running rdesktop on Zeta

To be able to access your Windows 2000/2003 or XP computer with rdesktop, you must set up the Windows computer to be a host (server).

When you use BeRDP, you are not only tapping into your home computer's network - you are actually bringing its screen onto your screen (either in full screen or in a window). You can run all the applications you have on the Windows machine, print on its printers, "type" on its keyboard, manage its files, all done remotely.

BeRDP works on an office network, but you can also use BeRDP to access your office computer from home, which makes it perfect when you need to do a task that can not be done in Zeta.

Setting up the host machine (server)
Before you can use rdesktop, you must configure Windows XP as a host.

1. Choose Start -> Control Panel. Double-click on the System icon.
2. In the System control panel, click the Remote tab.
3. Turn on Allow users to connect remotely to this computer.
   A system message will then appear on the screen:
4. Click the Select Remote Users button.
   This is a question of security on the Windows machine. You don't want to leave your machine open for anyone to access it through the Internet. Specify precisely who should be allowed to connect to the machine, so that any one not on your list of approved users will be shut out.
5. Click Add.
   Type the names of the people who are allowed to access the Windows PC using rdesktop or Microsoft's own Remote Desktop client.
   Remember: The people having access can read all your personal information and also delete files!

Configurating the BeRDP client
In Computer type in the IP address or registered DNS name of the host computer.
Then fill in your name and password (and domain, if necessary).

Click on the Display tab, and set the wanted screen resolution. For instance, if you are on a laptop, you might have a higher screen resolution on your desktop computer. You should than adjust it down, so that it fits the laptop's screen.

Configurating the BeRDP client

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