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5 Using RGS

This chapter describes how to use RGS to establish a connection from a Local Computer to a Remote Computer,

including:

• Using RGS in Normal Mode

• Functionality and use of the Receiver Control Panel

• Setup Mode

• Remote Display Window Toolbar

• Remote Computer monitor blanking

• Linux connection considerations

• RGS login methods

• Receiver command line options

• Collaborating

5-1 Using RGS in Normal Mode

Normal Mode is one of the two RGS operating modes—see Section 2-11, “RGS operating modes.” Normal

Mode is the simplest means of establishing a connection—you enter the IP address or hostname of the Remote

Computer in the Local Computer Receiver Control Panel, and click Connect.

NOTE: The other RGS operating mode, Directory Mode, is described in Chapter 7.

NOTE: The RGS Sender listens on TCP/IP port 42966. The port used by the RGS Receiver is assigned by the

Local Computer OS and can vary.

Before attempting to connect to a particular Remote Computer for the first time, HP recommends that you verify

that the Remote and Local Computers satisfy the checklist in Chapter 4, “Pre-connection checklist.” The checklist in

Chapter 4 can also be used as a troubleshooting aid if a connection attempt fails. After verifying the pre-

connection checklist, start the Receiver on the Local Computer. This can be done from the start menu or from the

command line (see Figure 5-1).

Figure 5-1 Starting the Receiver in Windows

After the Receiver starts, you’ll see the Receiver Control Panel (see Figure 5-2).

Figure 5-2 Receiver Control Panel

From start

From command

line