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3 Connect to a server.
Option Action
Connect to a new server Enter the name of a server, enter a description (optional), and tap Connect.
Connect to a existing server Tap the server shortcut on the Servers tab.
Connections between Horizon Client and servers always use SSL. The default port for SSL
connections is 443. If the sever is not configured to use the default port, use the format shown in this
example: view.company.com:1443.
4 If you are prompted for RSA SecurID credentials or RADIUS authentication credentials, either type
your credentials or, if you plan to use an embedded RSA SecurID token, install an embedded token.
Option Action
Existing token If you use a hardware authentication token or software authentication token on a
smart phone, enter your user name and passcode. The passcode might include
both a PIN and the generated number on the token.
Install software token Tap External Token. In the Install Software Token dialog box, paste the CT-KIP
URL or CTFString URL that your administrator sent to you in email. If the URL
contains an activation code, you do not need to enter anything in the Password
or Activation Code text box.
5 If you are prompted a second time for RSA SecurID credentials or RADIUS authentication
credentials, enter the next generated number on the token.
Do not enter your PIN and do not enter the same generated number entered previously. If necessary,
wait until a new number is generated.
6 In the login dialog box, type your user name and password, select a domain, and tap Connect.
If the Domain drop-down menu is hidden, you must type the user name as username@domain or
domain\username.
7 (Optional) Tap the display protocol settings icon in the upper-right corner of the screen to select the
display protocol to use.
VMware Blast provides better battery life and is the best protocol for high-end 3D and mobile device
users. The default display protocol is PCoIP.
8 Tap a remote desktop or application icon to connect to it.
After you connect to a remote desktop or application for the first time, a shortcut for the desktop or
application is saved to the Recent tab. The next time you want to connect to the remote desktop or
application, you can tap this shortcut.
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