No matter how you select the server to connect to, the next thing that happens is that Remote Desktop Connection asks you about the network connection to the server, as shown below:
There are three speed settings:
High Quality (LAN, direct connection), which is the default, and you should evaluate how well this setting performs before selecting a lower performance option that uses less bandwidth.
Medium Quality (DSL, Cable, fast Internet).
Low Quality (Modem, ISDN, slow Internet).
If you always operate over the same link type, you can deselect the checkbox labelled Show this dialog again for this host, which means that you won't be asked about the connection type again for this host, providing you identify it in the same way. For example, if a host has two names, and deselect the checkbox when connecting using one name, you won't get asked if you connect using that name, although you will be asked if you use the other name, or the IP address.
You select the appropriate speed setting, and select the to proceed.
You will then see a small window containing a progress bar, which fills in as Remote Desktop Connection negotiates the connection.
Depending on the configuration of the server, you may (and almost certainly will) need to provide a password to authenticate to the server. Remote Desktop Connection will provide a password dialog similar to that shown below.
After authentication, you will be connected to the remote server, and can begin using Remote Desktop Connection to observe or control the remote desktop.
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