Re: Tunneling Remote Desktop
From: Jeffrey Randow (MVP) (jeffreyr-support_at_remotenetworktechnology.com)
Date: 05/04/04
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Date: Mon, 03 May 2004 20:12:46 -0500
Try looking at
http://www.remotenetworktechnology.com/ow.asp?Remote%5FNetwork%5FHome%2FRemoteDesktop%2FFrequentlyAskedQuestionsPage#h23
for information on tunneling with SSH...
Jeffrey Randow (Windows Net. & Smart Display MVP)
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On Mon, 3 May 2004 09:54:18 -0700, "Mike" <news2004@nbnet.nb.ca>
wrote:
>Hi group. I've got a couple questions I am hoping
>someone can answer regarding tunneling the MS RD client
>in Windows XP. Prior to Windows XP, this was relatively
>simple. We simply established the tunnel and used the
>Remote Desktop Client (TS Client) to connect to 127.0.0.1
>on a specified port. Windows XP however, does not allow
>connections to the 'localhost'.
>
>While searching the newsgroups etc., I have come across
>two potential solutions:
>
>1. Set up the tunnel to listen on 127.0.0.2 rather than
>127.0.0.1. Although this is still the localhost, Windows
>XP will allow a connection to 127.0.0.2. Unfortunately,
>we are unable to set up the listener to run on anything
>other than 127.0.0.1. The software doesn't allow it, and
>switching is not an option.
>
>2. Make a copy of the RD Client and run it
>in "Windows '98" compatibility mode. This will allow the
>RD client to connect to 127.0.0.1. I've tested this
>option and although it does work, it simply isn't
>practical in our environment for two reasons. Firstly,
>we want to have the option of using both the RD Client
>and the Terminal Services Advanced Client over the web.
>This solution would not fix web clients. Secondly, it
>would simply require too many desktop visits (potentially
>thousands of desktops).
>
>Having said all that, here is what I am wondering:
>
>1. What does the "Windows '98" setting do that allows the
>RD Client to work properly in Windows XP?
>2. Is there a way to emulate "Windows '98 Compatibility"
>for the TSAC client?
>3. Can someone from Microsoft provide me with
>an 'enhanced' client that is backwards compatible
>allowing connections to 127.0.0.1? ;)
>4. Are there other solutions that I missed?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mike
>
>PS - I realize I could switch to another client (e.g.
>Java Based) that would allow me to tunnel properly when
>accessing over the web, but I would really like to stay
>with the Microsoft Clients if at all possible.
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