Connecting to RDGW

Connect to RDGW

Next, you will log in to the Remote Desktop Gateway Server (RDGW) instance using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). If you connect from a Windows computer, RDP will be available. If you are using a Mac, please download the RDP client here.

  1. Login to AWS Console and access EC2 Management console

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  1. In EC2 interface

    • In the left menu, select Instances.
    • Select the checkbox at the RDGW server location.
    • Select Connect.

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  1. In the Connect to instance interface

    • Select RDP Client and select “Download Remote Desktop File” to download the RDP file.
    • Select Get Password.

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  1. In the Get Windows password interface

    • Select Browse and point to the location of the key pair file we downloaded earlier.
    • Select Decrypt Password.

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  1. Once you have the decrypted password, copy and save it.

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  1. Launch the downloaded RDP file and use the above password to login to the RDGW server.

    • Select Connect

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  1. Enter the password and select OK

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  1. Continue to select Yes

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  1. This is the screen connecting to the instance successfully

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