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Revision as of 11:35, 29 December 2017
Introduction
Although OptiView XG comes with an application called Remote User Interface, many applications that run on OptiView Tablet PC - like the AriMagnet suite of products - are not available through that RUI.
This procedure describes how to set up remote desktop on the OptiView Tablet PC to use applications like AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer and Airmagnet Spectrum XT remotely.
Solution
Important do's and don'ts
The user Optiview has no password and therefore cannot be used for Remote Desktop access. Do not tamper with or modify the profile settings of user Optiview. Altering its settings may have consequences for all applications. Please remember that OptiView Tablet PC should never be made member of a Windows domain.
Step 1: open Computer Management
On Windows 10: right-click the windows logo in the bottom left corner of the desktop
On Windows 7:
Step 2: create a user rdesktop with an easy to remember password
- Click Local Users and Groups in the left pane
- Richt-click the Users folder in the right pane and select New User...
- Fill in the fields accordingly to the screenshot below and click Create
Step 3: make rdesktop a local administrator
This step is required!
- Double-click the Users folder
- Right-click rdesktop and select Properties
- Select the Members Of tab and click Add...
- Type 'Administrators' in the object names field en click Check Names
- Click OK
Close the rdesktop Properties dialog by clicking OK
Close Computer Management
Step 4: connect to OptiView Tablet PC Remote Desktop
You should now be allowed to connect to he Remote Desktop. It is prefereble to connect to the management port but can connect to any OptiView interface.
The desktop will look different and most shortcuts are be missing. Launch the desired programs via menu Start.
Make sure to logoff properly at the end of the session so resources are not waisted and others can connect without any issues.