HP Remote Graphics Software 5.4.0 User Guide

5Using RGS
This chapter describes how to use RGS to establish a connection from a Local Computer to a Remote
Computer, including:
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Using RGS in Normal Mode
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Functionality and use of the Receiver Control Panel
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Setup Mode
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Remote Display Window Toolbar
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Remote Computer monitor blanking
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Linux connection considerations
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RGS login methods
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Receiver command line options
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Collaborating
5.1 Using RGS in Normal Mode
Normal Mode is one of the two RGS operating modes—see RGS operating modes on page 21.
Normal Mode is the simplest means of establishing a connection—you enter the IP address or hostname
of the Remote Computer in the Local Computer Receiver Control Panel, and click Connect.
NOTE: The second RGS operating mode, Directory Mode, is described in Using Directory Mode
on page 149 .
NOTE: The RGS Sender listens on TCP/IP port 42966. The port used by the RGS Receiver is
assigned by the Local Computer OS and can vary.
Before attempting to connect to a particular Remote Computer for the first time, HP recommends that
you verify that the Remote and Local Computers satisfy the
Pre-connection checklist on page 77 . The
Pre-connection checklist on page 77 can also be used as a troubleshooting aid if a connection attempt
fails. After verifying the preconnection checklist, start the Receiver on the Local Computer. This can be
done from the start menu or from the command line (see
Figure 5-1 Starting the Receiver on Windows
on page 86).
Figure 5-1 Starting the Receiver on Windows
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