Enable Remote Desktop on OptiView XG Tablet PC

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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 via 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, without compromizing its integrity.

 

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 not 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

 

ComputerManagementRdesktopCreateNewUser.png
ComputerManagementRdesktopCreateNewUser.png

 

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

 

ComputerManagementRdesktopAdministrators.png
ComputerManagementRdesktopAdministrators.png

 

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.