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RDP

Embed interactive RDP sessions directly into XProtect Smart Client.

Quick Start

  1. In Setup mode, drag Remote Desktop Connection into a view
  2. Set IP Address, Username, and optionally a Name
  3. Switch to Live mode, enter the password, and click Connect

Configuration

Setting Default Description
Name (empty) Display label (falls back to "Remote Desktop")
IP Address (empty) Target RDP server (required)
Username (empty) RDP username
Require NLA Off Network Level Authentication (CredSSP)
Enable clipboard On Clipboard redirection

Password is entered at connect time and cleared immediately. Never stored.

RDP Settings

Setting Value
Port 3389
Color Depth 32-bit
Smart Sizing On
Connection Timeout 5s
Resolution Auto (min 1024x768)
Auth Level 2 (TLS)
NLA/CredSSP Per config

Security

  • Public mode enabled, no local credential/bitmap caching
  • All redirection disabled except optional clipboard
  • Drives, printers, smart cards, ports: always off

Troubleshooting

Problem Fix
Plugin not showing Check DLLs in MIPPlugins\RDP\. Unblock ZIP if manual install.
"IP Address is not configured" Set IP in Properties panel (Setup mode).
Bad username or password Username is in Properties, password on login overlay.
Connection timed out Check port 3389, firewall, Remote Desktop enabled on target.
NLA required (code 2825) Enable Require NLA in Properties.

Common Error Codes

Code Meaning
260 DNS lookup failure
516 Cannot connect. Check IP and reachability.
520 Host not found
2055 Bad username or password
2825 NLA required (enable in settings)
3335 Account locked out
3847 Password expired
6919 Server certificate expired/invalid