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Asked: 2013-06-25 10:38:30 +0800 CST

Unable to RDP to Windows Server 2012 via VPN connection

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Using a VPN connection I am able to RDP to all of my servers other than the Windows 2012 servers. When on the local network I was successfully able to connect to them.

I saw a post that seemed to fit my situation completely but that indicated that an individual needed to change a setting in his Windows 7 Remote Desktop Connection to 'Connect and don't warn me'. Mine was already set to that.

I also saw posts that appeared to indicate that there may be a role that needed to be set on the Windows 2012 server. Is that correct? If so, could you please give directions so that I could pass them to my server person.

Thanks in advance.

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2 Answers

  1. I had this same issue and just figured it out. I was able to login to the 2012 server when using RDP from with the network but when using F5 VPN I was able to login to VPN and reach the landing page but unable to rdp into the server. Fix: I logged into the 2012 server, clicked the window in the lower right corner, right clicked "This PC" and then clicked properties. I then clicked remote settings and unchecked the box for "Allow remote connections only from computers running remote desktop with Network Level Authentication"

    I am now able to connect to the server through VPN.

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  2. If you have direct access to your Windows Server 2012 machine, check if Remote Desktop is enabled under System Properties. Remote Desktop access may also be disabled with a group policy, so consult your domain administrator on what policy was applied across the Windows Server 2012 machines.

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