The General Options tab consists of general settings pertaining to authentication methods and TCP protocol settings.
Authentication Types:
Authentication types allow you to restrict the authentication method(s) allowed to be used to access this machine, within a MRC Remote Control session.
Allow Proprietary Challenge/Response
This authentication method allows you to manually enter/define a username and password within the Mini Remote Client Agent Service, in order to allow access to this machine without requiring a NT UserID & Password. The username and password are stored in an encrypted format in either the DWRCS.INI file or Registry on the remote machine. This authentication method requires that the Mini Remote Client Agent Service be preinstalled on the remote machine.
Allow Windows NT Challenge/Response
This authentication method uses the Operating Systems built in security for authentication to gain access to a remote machine with the Mini Remote Control software.
Allow Encrypted Windows Logon
The Encrypted Windows Logon authentication method is similar to the Windows NT Challenge / Response authentication method except that the Encrypted Windows Logon sends the username and password to the remote machine in an encrypted format. This authentication method is designed for primarily for situations were NT Challenge/Response authentication will not work or when Windows NT Challenge Response fails.
- Such as in situation where DC's do not allow anonymous connections.
- Situations where NT Challenge/Response authentication has been disabled.
- Windows XP Home.
- Windows XP Pro in Simple File Sharing mode
- Windows Vista with UAC security enabled
Must have "Logon Locally Rights"
This option works in conjunction with the Encrypted Windows Logon authentication method, and requires that the User Account being used to connect to this machine within the MRC program MUST also have rights to "Logon Locally" to the machine’s desktop before the Mini Remote Client Agent will allow the Remote Connect session to start. If this setting is not enabled, then the user only requires "Network Logon" rights (i.e. Access this computer from the Network).
Allow Smart Card Logon
This authentication method allows the MRC user to interactively logon to a remote machine using a Smart Card and PIN from their Local Machine, even when the remote machine is currently at the Logon Desktop or Lock Screen.
Session Negotiation Settings
The Session Negotiation dialog allows you to configure the maximum size of the keys that will be used during session negotiation. You also have the ability to add a Shared Secret Key for an additional layer of security.
Allow only 1024 bit and higher RSA public key exchange
During the session key negotiation process, this setting tells the Mini Remote Control program to only allow RSA public keys of 1024 bit or higher. If either machine is not capable of 1024-bit key exchange, then the Remote Connect session will not be allowed.
Allow only 512 bit and higher RSA public key exchange
During the session key negotiation process, this setting tells the Mini Remote Control program to only allow RSA public keys of 512-bit or higher. If either machine is not cabable of 512-bit key exchange, then the Remote Connect session will not be allowed.
Maximum (Session) Key Size
Defines the maximum session key size for public key Exchange.
Delete Settings Button
Restores all settings back to default.
Shared Secret Key
The Shared Secret Key feature provides an additional level of security when connecting to a remote machine using the Mini Remote Control program. When a Shared Secret Key is defined on a remote machine, anyone (even Administrators) attempting to connect to this remote machine using the Mini Remote Control program will only be allowed connect if they also know the Shared Secret Key.
Force Button
Forces the MRC User to enable Encryption Options within the MRC application. If any of these Force Encryption settings are enabled within the Client Agent Service, then the MRC must also enable these Encryption Options, otherwise they will be denied access when they attempt to connect.
Port Number (TCP)
Specifies the TCP Port number on which the Mini Remote Client Agent communicates (listens for a connection). **The TCP port number specified in the Host Entry’s settings within the MRC application must match this port number in order to connect.
Absolute Timeout
Allows you to set an absolute inactivity timeout to reduce unnecessary network traffic. This feature overrides the Mini Remote Control application’s Inactivity timeout settings.
Default Button
Resets the dialog back to the default application settings.
