Regional University Computing Center Kaiserslautern-Landau

Access the RHRZ's Windows remote desktop servers via the gateway server

Instructions for Windows 11

Description

Follow the steps in these instructions to establish a secure connection from your Windows 11 computer to the Windows remote desktop servers"win-ts.rptu.de","win-ts.edu.rptu.de" or "win-ts.zv.rptu.de" via the gateway server"rdsgate.uni-kl.de".

A VPN connection to RPTU is not required.

Prerequisites:

  • RPTU account
The most important facts

Brief information

  • Gateway server: rdsgate.uni-kl.de
  • Windows remote desktop server: win-ts.rptu.de, win-ts.edu.rptu.de, win-ts.zv.rptu.de
  • Login: RPTU account name without @rptu.de (e.g.: mus77ter)
  • Password: RPTU password

Step by step

Illustrated instructions

for Windows remote desktop servers via gateway servers
Step 1: Open the Remote Desktop Connection app

To do this, open the Start menu and type in"Remote Desktop Connection".
The corresponding app will be suggested. Select this.

Step 2: Specify terminal server
  • The name of the computer you want to connect to is for
    • Students: win-ts.edu.rptu.de
    • Employees of the central administration: win-ts.zv.rptu.de
    • all other employees: win-ts.rptu.de

In the screenshots in these instructions, "win-ts.rptu.de" is used as an example.

 

  • Then select"Show options".
Step 3: Specify gateway server settings

You only need to make these settings once; your system remembers the configuration for the selected server.

  • Select the "Advanced" tab and then the "Settings..." button under "Connect from anywhere".
  • Set rdsgate.uni-kl.de as the gateway server and "Request password" as the login method.
  • Activate the option "Use own remote desktop gateway credentials for remote computers".
  • Confirm with OK.

If you are logged in with your AD profile on the device you are using, you can also omit this last tick.

Step 4: Enter user name and connect
  • Switch back to the"General" tab.
  • Enter your RPTU account name followed by"@rptu.de" (e.g. mus77ter@rptu.de) as your username.
  • Activate the option"Allow saving of login information" if you do not want to have to enter your password when connecting repeatedly.

Optional:
Here you can save the connection settings you have already made. By double-clicking on the saved file, you can then directly establish the connection with the selected settings in future.
To do this, select the"Save as..." button.

  • In the window that opens, specify the storage location, e.g. the desktop, and a file name, e.g. RHRZ-TS. Confirm with the"Save" button.

You return to the Remote Desktop Connection window.

Step 5: Establish connection
  • Select the"Connect" button.
  • If you receive a security prompt, check the names of the servers mentioned and tick the corresponding box if you do not want to be asked again the next time you connect to RHRZ-TS.
  • Confirm that you trust the connection by selecting"Connect" again.
Step 6: Log on to gateway server and terminal server

You will be asked for your password for the gateway server and the terminal server (remote computer).

  • Enter your RPTU password and confirm with OK.

You are taken to the Windows interface of the terminal server with your own user environment with personal desktop and personal home directory.

Step 7: Log out
  • When you have finished your work, log out again via the Windows Start menu.

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