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• Re-connect after disconnect - When selected, causes the thin client to automatically
reconnect to a session after a non-operator-initiated disconnect. If selected, the wait
interval is that set in the Delay before re-connecting box 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 simply omitted.
• Turn compression off - When selected, turns compression off (intended for
high-speed connections).
• Optimize for low speed link - When selected, allows optimization for low-speed
connections, such as reducing audio quality and/or decreasing protocol-specific cache
size. Intended for a connection spanning a WAN link or using dialup.
• Auto-connect to local devices - Select any of the options (Printers, Serials, and
Smart Cards) to have the thin client automatically connect to the devices (an ICA
session will not automatically connect to a device through a serial port).
• Delay before re-connecting - Becomes active if Re-connect after disconnect is
selected. Enter the number of seconds (1 to 3600) before trying to reconnect after a
disconnect.
Configuring RDP Connections
If you open the Connection Settings dialog box for an RDP connection (select the RDP
connection in the Connect Manger and click Settings), you can view and configure the
connection (to add new RDP connections, use New in the Connect Manager).
Note
In a Virtual Desktop environment, an RDP connection will be assigned by the
Virtual Desktop Broker; you do not need to create an RDP connection
manually.
Figure 8 Connection Settings (RDP) - Connection tab
Use the following guidelines:
• Connection Description - Enter the descriptive name that is to appear in the
connection list (38 characters maximum).
• Host Names - Use the list to select the valid DNS server name or the IP address of the
server to which the thin client connection is to be made (you can also use the browse