Remmina - Remote Desktop Connection on Windows 10

May 01, 2021 2022

A guide for setting up a Remmina Remote Desktop connection to access Windows 10 from Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. This post documents my trial-and-error process.

Step 1: Configure Windows for Remote Access

To allow your Windows machine to be accessed remotely:

Open Control Panel: Go to System and Security > System > Remote settings.
Enable Connection: Under the Remote tab, select “Allow remote connections to this computer”.
Advanced Settings: Ensure the checkbox for “Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication” is checked for better security.
Select Users: Click on “Select Users” to add specific accounts, or ensure your current user has permission.

Step 2: Find your Windows IP Address

You need the server’s IP address to connect from Linux:

Open the Command Prompt (cmd) and type:
```
ipconfig
```
Look for your active network adapter (e.g., Ethernet adapter or Wireless LAN adapter).
Note the IPv4 Address (e.g., 192.168.0.102).
- Note: Avoid addresses from virtual adapters like WSL or VirtualBox.

Step 3: Connect from Ubuntu using Remmina

Open Remmina: Search for Remmina in your applications menu.
Create New Connection: Click the ”+” (plus) icon in the top-left corner.
Connection Details:
- Server: Enter the Windows IP address you found in Step 2.
- Username/Password: Enter your Windows login credentials.
- Protocol: Ensure RDP is selected.
Connect: Click Save and Connect. Your Windows desktop should now appear in a window on your Linux machine.

Summary

Setting this up allows for a seamless workflow between different operating systems on the same network.

Shamrat

Reference

Setup and demonstration of remote desktop connections (YouTube)