HP Remote Graphics Software 5.4.8 User Guide

RGS Sender and Receiver
Figure 1-2 RGS Sender and Receiver on page 4 shows the two primary RGS software components,
the RGS Sender and RGS Receiver. The RGS Sender runs on the Remote Computer while the RGS
Receiver runs on the Local Computer.
Figure 1-2 RGS Sender and Receiver
The Sender and Receiver provide the following functionality:
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Sender—Runs on the Remote Computer, and transmits graphics updates, audio, and USB data to
the RGS Receiver on the Local Computer. The RGS Sender receives and processes keyboard
events, mouse events, and USB data from the Receiver.
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Receiver—Runs on the Local Computer. The RGS Receiver establishes a connection to the Remote
Computer, requests graphics updates from the Remote Computer Sender, and displays the desktop
of the Remote Computer inside a window on the Local Computer. The RGS Receiver transmits
keyboard and mouse events to the RGS Sender.
The RGS Sender captures the actual screen pixels that are generated by the graphics adapter on the
Remote Computer. This process is often referred to as screen scraping, and operates independently of
whether or not a monitor is actually connected to the Remote Computer.
NOTE: Local user refers to the person physically located at the Local Computer. Remote user refers to
the person physically located at the Remote Computer (if, in fact, a person is present at the Remote
Computer).
A local user who establishes an RGS login to the Remote Computer is known as the primary user. Once
a primary user has been established, another local user can view the Remote Computer desktop session
using RGS only if allowed by the primary user. There are situations, however, where a local user may
replace the previous primary user and become the new primary user.
The process by which a local user can become a primary user or view the primary user’s desktop is
described in detail in this guide.
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