Frequent disconnects w/remote desktop

[Roger]

Every so often, I get a flashing "disconnect" icon on the client PC
regardless of whether I use a wirelessly connected laptop as a client or a
ethernet connected desktop. The host is a PC on my office network and the
firewall is set to allow remote desktop connections. Sometimes, the
connection is reestablished automatically after a while but not always. Is
this normal with remote desktop? If not, how do I fix it? Thanks,
Roger

 

[Jeffrey Randow (MVP)]

No, this is not normal... This indicates that your machine is not
able to connect to the server... Now, this could have many causes -
most of them beyond your control (internet router failure/timeouts,
connection breaks, etc).

When you connect - are you connecting with the server over the
internet or the local LAN?
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[Roger]

I connect via the internet (from home to office). Note that the machine is
able to connect and I do get work done - the only problem is the connection
breaks. Also note that more often than not, the connection reestablishes
automatically (within 5 to 20 seconds) after the break.
Roger

 

[Roger]

Further to my previous post, I have also noticed another problem with remote
desktop. The server is set for "large fonts" and the DPI setting is 120 DPI
(i.e. large size). After a disconnect from a remote desktop session, the
server display sometimes reverts to normal size fonts even though the
settings still show large fonts and 120 DPI. If I reboot the server, the
monitor displays correctly. I will appreciate any help with this problem as
well. Thanks,
Roger

 

[Jeffrey Randow (MVP)]

That problem isn't as bad... By chance, are you wireless at home -
the problem you describe is somewhat typical if you are on a wireless
connection...
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[Roger]

Only the laptop has a wireless connection. The desktop connects to the
wireless router-cum-access point via ethernet cable. Another point of
relevance might be that I do not first make a VPN connection and then a
remote desktop connection - only a straight remote desktop connection. Could
this be the reason for the problem? Thanks,
Roger

 

[Robin Walker]

The desktop connects to the
wireless router-cum-access point via ethernet cable.

Frequent RDP disconnections are a feature of poor firmware in domestic
routers. I experienced it all the time with the Linksys BEFxxx series: it's
just shoddy firmware. Now I have a WRT54G and there are no RDP
disconnections any more.