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CAC Based Remote Desktop Protocol Guide Version 1.1 – 10 December 2007

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CAC Based Remote Desktop Protocol Guide Assumptions: Throughout this guide RDP sessions are presented in a window view, to change the view from full screen scroll the mouse to the top of the screen and click the “Restore Down” icon:

Audience: This guide is intended for any user who is required to connect to a CG Standard Workstation via a Remote Desktop Connection. This guide specifically covers CG Standard Workstations but also provides guidance for users on non-standard workstations. NOTE: The logon scenarios outlined in this guide reflect standard configurations. Additional software or other configuration changes may affect the processes outlined.


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Contents CAC Based Remote Desktop Protocol Guide ................................................................................ 1

Assumptions................................................................................................................................ 1 Audience: .................................................................................................................................... 1 Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Section 1 – Common Location for Remote Desktop Connection............................................... 3 Section 2 - Connect from Image 5.1 to CG Standard Workstation (RDP v5) ............................ 4 Section 3 - Connect from Image 5.2 to CG Standard Workstation (RDPv6) ............................. 7 Section 4 - Connect from Image 6.0 to CG Standard Workstation (RDPv6) .......................... 10 Section 5 - Connect from Image 5.1 to CG Terminal Sever (RDP v5) .................................... 14 Section 6 - Connect from Image 5.2 to CG Terminal Server (RDPv6) .................................... 16 Section 7 - Connect from Image 6.0 to CG Terminal Server (RDPv6) .................................... 18


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Section 1 – Common Location for Remote Desktop Connection

The Remote Desktop Connection link is usually located in XP: Start \ Programs\ Accessories \ Communications \ Remote Desktop Connection VISTA: Start \ All Programs \ Accessories \ Remote Desktop Connection <END OF SECTION>


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Section 2 - Connect from Image 5.1 to CG Standard Workstation (RDP v5)

1. Open RDP client following steps from Section 1 and enter the workstation ip address or name in the “Computer” prompt, then Click “Connect.”

2. The RDP session will attempt to contact the remote computer.

3. Once RDP session is connected a full screen or window presentation of the remote

computer is displayed. The USCG Warning Dialog is presented as shown below. Click “Ok”


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4. The “Log On to Windows” Dialog will be presented on the Remote Computer. Remove

the CAC from the Smart Card reader. This will lock the local computer if policy settings on your local machine are to lock on smart card removal.

5. Insert the CAC into the local computer’s Smart Card Reader. (If your computer was

locked will prompt you to enter your PIN for the local system.) The Remote Desktop session will now present the USCG Warning Dialog a second time. Click “Ok.”


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6. The PIN prompt will now be displayed. Enter the CAC PIN and press “Ok.”

7. The Remote Computer will validate credentials and logon to the account.

<END OF SECTION>


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Section 3 - Connect from Image 5.2 to CG Standard Workstation (RDPv6)


2. Select CAC credentials by clicking the down arrow to the right of the “User name” prompt:

3. The “Smart card” field will display the last 5 digits of the user’s EDIPI and the issuing

Certificate Authority for the CAC. After this is displayed enter the CAC PIN number in the “Pin” prompt, then click the “Ok” button.


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4. The RDP session will launch and present a window or full screen presentation of the

remote computer. The USCG Warning Dialog is presented as shown below. Click “Ok”

5. The “Log On to Windows” Dialog will be presented on the Remote Computer. Remove

the CAC from the Smart Card reader. This will lock the local computer if policy settings on your local machine are to lock on smart card removal.




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<END OF SECTION>


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Section 4 - Connect from Image 6.0 to CG Standard Workstation (RDPv6)


2. Select CAC credentials by clicking “Smart Card Credential” area of dialog box.


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3. The “Smart card” field will display the user’s EDIPI. After this is displayed enter the CAC PIN number under the credential information in the text filed provided as “PIN”, then click the “Ok” button.

4. The RDP session will launch and present a window or full screen presentation of the

remote computer. The USCG Warning Dialog is presented as shown below. Click “Ok”


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5. The “Log On to Windows” Dialog will be presented on the Remote Computer. Remove the CAC from the Smart Card reader. This will lock the local computer if policy settings on your local machine are to lock on smart card removal.




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<END OF SECTION>


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Section 5 - Connect from Image 5.1 to CG Terminal Sever (RDP v5)


2. The RDP session will attempt to contact the remote computer.


computer is displayed. The PIN prompt will now be displayed. Enter the CAC PIN and press “Ok.”


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<END OF SECTION>


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Section 6 - Connect from Image 5.2 to CG Terminal Server (RDPv6)


2. Select CAC credentials by clicking the down arrow to the right of the “User name” prompt:

3. The “Smart card” field will display the last 5 digits of the user’s EDIPI and the issuing

Certificate Authority for the CAC. After this is displayed enter the CAC PIN number in the “Pin” prompt, then click the “Ok” button.


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computer is displayed. Remote Computer will validate credentials and logon to the account.

<END OF SECTION>


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Section 7 - Connect from Image 6.0 to CG Terminal Server (RDPv6)


2. Select CAC credentials by clicking “Smart Card Credential” area of dialog box.


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3. The “Smart card” field will display the user’s EDIPI. After this is displayed enter the

CAC PIN number under the credential information in the text filed provided as “PIN”, then click the “Ok” button.


computer is displayed. Remote Computer will validate credentials and logon to the account.

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