Managing Bookmarks

Configuring RDP ActiveX and Java Bookmarks

ActiveX and Java RDP bookmarks offer several features that are not available in other bookmarks.

Tip The ActiveX client is only supported on the Internet Explorer browser, while the Java client is supported on all platforms and browsers that are compatible with SonicWALL SSL VPN.

Step 1 Enter the desired Bookmark Name.

Step 2 Enter the Name or IP Address of the resource you are trying to reach. You can also use an IPv6 address.

Step 3 Select Terminal Services (RDP - ActiveX) or Terminal Services (RDP -Java) from the Services list.

Step 4 Continue to configure the RDP ActiveX or Java Bookmark as follows:

Option

Usage

 

 

Screen Size

Select the default screen size to be used when users execute

 

this bookmark. It is advised that you select a size equal to or

 

smaller than your current desktop screen size. ActiveX RDP

 

bookmarks also have a full-screenoption that will display the

 

RDP window in full screen mode. To toggle from the RDP

 

window back to your desktop, press Alt-Tab.

 

 

Colors

Select the default color depth to be used when users execute

 

this bookmark.

 

 

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