Does the Windows port-blocking affect Remote Desktop Connections?
Off-campus access to resources that utilize Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) such as Windows Remote Desktop Connection and Windows Remote Assistance will not be affected by the new port restrictions. Remote Desktop Protocol utilizes the TCP 3389 port. TCP 3389 is not one of the ports affected by the Windows port blocking. However, CAEN users are still encouraged to use the VPN client whenever possible to connect to resources from off-campus.


