Remote Desktop Connection Encryption Level

[Ofer Zur]

Dear Colleagues,

I do know that when one is using RDP to connect from a
Windows XP Professional to a Terminal Server it is using
the highest level of encryption 128 bit. My question is,
is that the same when you use RDP between two XP
professional stations?

Can i recommend to a client that using RDP between two XP
(home or Professional) is secure enough that there is no
need for a vpn?

Thanks a bunch.

Ofer Zur

 

[Sooner Al]

Yes, the encryption level is 128-bits. See this Resource Kit section for details...

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/pree_rem_quaq.asp

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[Guest]

I did read this article, but it does not explicitly says
that a connection between WinXP to a WinXp uses the 128
Bit encryption, this article talks more about a connection
to a terminal server.

Thank you

-----Original Message-----
Yes, the encryption level is 128-bits. See this Resource Kit section for details...

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/resk it/pree_rem_quaq.asp

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[Jeffrey Randow (MVP)]

By default, the client will try to use the highest encryption level
that is allowed.. In most instances, this will be 128 bit. However,
the security strength can be set lowered via group policy or registry
hacks. When the client encounters this, it will drop down to the
security level supported by the server.

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