Configuring Microsoft Remote Desktop on zTC

Summary

This article walks you through creating, editing, and using Microsoft RDP connection profiles on your zTC, including USB and audio redirection.

Prerequisites

• zTC with SnapOS ≥1.3
• Valid RDP server address and credentials
• (Optional) USB devices to redirect (mass storage, HID, audio peripherals)

Procedure

1. Add New Profile
   • Start → Applications → Microsoft Remote Desktop
   • Select “Add RDP” → enter server, username, domain → Save & Connect
2. Edit Existing Profile
   • Open Microsoft Remote Desktop app → right-click desired profile → Edit
3. USB Redirection
   • In profile Edit → Advanced tab → USB device redirection box → specify id:<VID>:<PID> (e.g., 046d:0825) → Save
4. Audio Redirection
   • Edit profile → Advanced tab → Audio output mode → select Local or Remote → Save

Example

To share a USB thumb drive at login:
• Connect drive → Edit profile → Basic tab → tick “Share folder” and choose drive letter → Save & Connect

Advanced Configuration

• Web-based RDP (RD Web Client):
  • Launch Chromium → browse to your RD Web URL → authenticate → launch session
• Profile Deployment via zMAN:
  • Push RDP .rdp files to device; shortcuts auto-appear on desktop.

Related Features

• Certificate Installer (to trust RDP host certs)
• USB Devices List (to obtain VID/PID)
• SnapOS Update (to keep RDP client current)

Troubleshooting

• Black screen on connect: ensure “Redirect Audio” isn’t set to “Remote” if server doesn’t support it.
• USB not appearing: verify VID/PID in Accessories → USB Devices List.

FAQs

Can I map multiple USB devices?

Yes—separate VID:PID pairs with #, e.g. 046d:0825#04df:0012.

How do I disable audio completely?

Set Audio output mode to “Off” in profile Advanced tab.