In DewesoftX user can choose between three screen-sharing technologies for remote desktop connection to slave measurement units in a Dewesoft NET system: Windows Desktop Sharing,  Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and VNC (Virtual Network Computing).

 

1. Windows Desktop Sharing


Windows Desktop Sharing option is set by default in Advanced NET settings due to its usefulness. With this option, a slave measurement unit desktop can be transmitted over an RDP connection without creating an additional session. The user on slave measurement unit is not logged out and can still view the screen.


Pros of the connection with Windows Desktop Sharing:

  • No login is necessary when connecting to slave measurement unit
  • Use multiple-party screen-sharing technology - the user of the measurement slave unit stays logged in when the connection is established
  • No need for installing additional software
  • The connection is a lot smoother than in the VNC connection


Cons of the connection with Windows Desktop Sharing:

  • The slave measurement units need to have the "Allow remote connection to this computer" option enabled - by default this option is usually disabled


2. Remote Desktop Protocol


Pros of the connection with Remote Desktop Protocol:

  • The connection is a lot smoother than in the VNC connection
  • No need for installing additional software - every Windows PC has RDP (Remote Desktop Connection) installed


Cons of the connection with Remote Desktop Protocol: 

  • By default, the slave measurement units need to have a set login password
  • The slave measurement units need to have the "Allow remote connection to this computer" option enabled - by default this option is usually disabled
  • When connecting to the slave measurement units the current user on the slave unit is logged out (screen sharing isn't supported)


3. VNC


Pros of the connection with VNC:

  • Easy setup - if the VNC option was selected with the Dewesoft installation on all measurement units, the connection is plug and play
  • The user on the slave measurement unit stays logged in when we connect using VNC


Cons of the connection with VNC:

  • The connection isn't very smooth - it can take a longer time to see the slave screen and there is some input delay