From 59b0e09a8f32f94b94ea7743943425740d3d891c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DarkSun Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:03:16 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98[tech]:=2020231024=20Install,?= =?UTF-8?q?=20Configure=20and=20Use=20Remmina=20on=20Ubuntu?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit sources/tech/20231024 Install, Configure and Use Remmina on Ubuntu.md --- ...ll, Configure and Use Remmina on Ubuntu.md | 255 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 255 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/tech/20231024 Install, Configure and Use Remmina on Ubuntu.md diff --git a/sources/tech/20231024 Install, Configure and Use Remmina on Ubuntu.md b/sources/tech/20231024 Install, Configure and Use Remmina on Ubuntu.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..23895010dc --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20231024 Install, Configure and Use Remmina on Ubuntu.md @@ -0,0 +1,255 @@ +[#]: subject: "Install, Configure and Use Remmina on Ubuntu" +[#]: via: "https://itsfoss.com/use-remmina/" +[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/" +[#]: collector: "lujun9972/lctt-scripts-1693450080" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +Install, Configure and Use Remmina on Ubuntu +====== + +Remmina is an **open-source desktop client written in GTK** that lets you connect to remote computers. + +It is a simpler alternative to tools like **AnyDesk** and **TeamViewer**. You can connect through various protocols like **RDP, VNC, SSH, X2GO, HTTP(S)** , and more. The feature-set can be extended with the help of available plugins if you need. + +Note that Remmina is only available for Linux users. So, if you have a Linux machine and want to connect to any other remote system, Remmina is perfect. + +I should also mention that it is one of the [best remote desktop tools for Linux][1]. + +![][2] + +Now that you know about [Remmina][3] as a capable remote desktop tool. How do you use it? + +Let me tell you more about it: + +### Get Started by Installing Remmina on Ubuntu + +![][4] + +Remmina comes pre-installed in many Linux distributions, including the latest releases of Ubuntu and Fedora. + +In either case, you can find it available in the official repositories for most Linux distributions. + +If you want to install the latest version, I recommend installing the Flatpak or the Snap package. + +For this article, I installed the [Snap package][5] from the Ubuntu's Software Center. You can choose to get the Flatpak package from [Flathub][6] as well. + +📋 + +The entire setup is tested on and written for systems on the same subnetwork. In simpler terms, your devices should be connected to the same router. + +### Using Remmina to Connect to a Linux Remote Machine (Ubuntu) + +To test this use-case, I tried connecting to my Linux laptop from my Linux desktop computer. + +Before connecting, you need to know the IP address of the remote system. In my case, I went to system settings and utilized the graphical user interface **Wi-Fi→ Connection settings** ( _gear icon next to the network connected_ ) to check the IP address. + +![][7] + +You can also use the terminal and type in the following to get the IP address: + +``` + + ip a + +``` + +![][8] + +You might have more things listed here, but the IP address right to "inet" under an Ethernet connection (you can spot that by the text field link/ether) is what we need. + +In my case, the IP address is **192.168.1.14** + +Next, you need two more things before you can connect to the remote machine: + + * Enable remote desktop in the remote system you wish to connect. + * The **username** and the **password** for remote connection. + + + +#### Enable remote connection on the remote system + +To get that, navigate through **Settings → Sharing → Remote Desktop**. + +![][9] + +Here, you need to toggle (enable) **Remote Desktop** , check " **Enable Legacy VNC Protocol** ", and then **Remote Control** as shown in the screenshot below. + +![][10] + +We utilize the **Virtual Network Computing** (VNC) protocol to connect, which is the preferred way to connect to Linux computers for most. + +As you can notice, you can find the username and the password under the " **Authentication** " section in the image above. + +Once you have the IP, authentication details, and enabled remote sharing, you just need to **add a new connection profile** and fill up the details. + +![][11] + +Here's how that looks like: + +![][12] + +You can give it any name, and create a Group (if you need). For instance, I can have a group of home devices from a workplace, and keep it organized separately to identify remote computers easily. + +For the protocol, use " **Remmina VNC Plugin** ". + +The rest of the settings remain default, and ensure that the Quality is set to **good**. So, you can have a good user experience without requiring a superfast internet connection. + +However, you can choose to change it if you think you have poor network connectivity. + +Once you are done with setting the options, hit " **Save and Connect** ". + +Of course, if you want to connect to a machine once from a guest computer, and do not want to save the details, you can avoid saving and hit " **Connect** ". + +![][13] + +You might be prompted for the connection for the first time. If you do not want this, you can change the authentication technique to " **Require a password** " in the remote desktop settings: + +![][14] + +And, voilà! You are now connected to the remote system. + +![][15] + +📋 + +You should change the quality settings before connecting to a remote system to avoid crashes. + +While you are connected to the remote machine, you can take a screenshot, scale the window size, duplicate the connection, and do several more useful things from the left sidebar. + +Now, let us move on to a Windows system. + +### Using Remmina to Connect to a Windows Remote System + +Just like a Linux (Ubuntu in our example) system, you have to enable remote desktop sharing before trying to connect to a Windows computer. + +💡 + +For Windows, you can only find the Remote Desktop option in the ****Pro editions****. + +So, if you have Windows 10/11 Home edition, you cannot enable Remote Desktop unless you upgrade it to the professional edition. + +Considering you have a license to Windows pro edition on your remote system. + +Here's how to enable Remote Desktop sharing: + + 1. Head to **Settings → System → Remote Desktop**. Now, enable the option as shown below: + + + +![][16] + +You will get a prompt to confirm the action. Proceed with it. + +![][17] + + 2. Next, we need information to connect to this Windows device. For that, you need to your network settings, and hit " **Properties** " to get network information (IP address). + +In this case, we have a wired connection. + + + + +![][18] + +On the next screen, you will have the IP address of your system as shown below: + +![][19] + +In case you have a wireless connection, you will have to navigate to " **Change adapter options** " in the network status screen and then right-click on the **Wi-Fi adapter** connected to your computer. + +Now, check the status of the Wi-Fi network and click on " **Details** " to get the IP address, as shown in the screenshots below: + +![Checking Wi-Fi network details on Windows][20] + +For the tutorial, I used the wired connection. So, the IP address for me remains: + +**192.168.1.3** + +I created a new remote connection profile with the above IP address and its protocol as **RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol)**. + +![][21] + +![][22] + +The username and password are the same as your Windows computer credentials. + +For me, it was my Microsoft account credentials linked to my Windows system. If you do not have a Microsoft account linked, it will be your local username and password. + +Of course, you can choose to add a new user just for remote desktop if you like. + +Considering I accidentally entered the local credentials instead of my microso[[email protected]][23] details, it prompted me again for authentication. + +![][24] + +Once you are done authenticating, you will get another prompt asking you to verify the certificate where your desktop name will also show up as follows: + +![][25] + +Accept the certificate. If you are incredibly cautious about the connection, you can pick to view the installed certificates on your system and verify by following [Microsoft's documentation][26]. + +![][27] + +And, that is it! You are connected to the Windows remote machine. + +**One important bit here** : you should **enable the dynamic resolution update** from the sidebar to make the resolution adapt to your screen size. + +![][28] + +For the tutorial, I have tested a Linux remote machine and a Windows system, which are the two most popular use-cases. + +You need a static IP and IP forwarding to test the SSH connection protocol. + +For the rest of the options in the sidebar, you get re-sizing the window, taking a screenshot of the remote machine, duplicating a connection, tweaking the connection quality for slow/fast performance, and more. + +### Wrapping Up + +Remmina works well for simple remote desktop connection, with advanced abilities for users who require it. + +You can customize your remote connection with advanced options and SSH connection. However, if you do not know what you are doing, you probably do not need those options. + +_How else do you use the Remmina app for remote connections? Let me know in the comments below._ + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/use-remmina/ + +作者：[Ankush Das][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/remote-desktop-tools/ +[2]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png +[3]: https://www.remmina.org/ +[4]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/remina-remote-linux-desktop-connected-1.png +[5]: https://snapcraft.io/remmina +[6]: https://flathub.org/apps/org.remmina.Remmina +[7]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/ip-address-settings-1.png +[8]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/find-ip-adress-terminal-1-1.png +[9]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/remote-desktop-enable-1.png +[10]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/remote-desktop-enable-options-1.png +[11]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/remmina-main-1.png +[12]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/remmina-connection-vnc-protocol-1.png +[13]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/remmina-incoming-desktop-connection-request-1.png +[14]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/remote-control-access-methods-1.png +[15]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/remote-desktop-screenshot-linux-computer.png +[16]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/windows-enable-remote-desktop.jpg +[17]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/prompt-enable-remote-desktop-windows.jpg +[18]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/network-properties-windows.jpg +[19]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/windows-ip-address.jpg +[20]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/wifi-status-windows-1.jpg +[21]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/list-of-devices-connected-remmina-1-1.png +[22]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/remmina-connect-windows-computer-rdp-1.png +[23]: https://itsfoss.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection +[24]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/remmina-authentication-microsoft-account-1-1.png +[25]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/remmina-accept-certificate-windows-1.png +[26]: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/framework/wcf/feature-details/how-to-view-certificates-with-the-mmc-snap-in +[27]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/remmina-remote-desktop-windows.png +[28]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/dynamic-resolution.png