Appendix A: Devices that Support Redirection

Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1

The following table shows the devices that are currently supported in remote sessions:

Note

Other devices may work with USB redirection in RemoteFX, but those devices are not officially supported by Microsoft.

Device	Support status	Redirection method
All-in-one printer	Supported	RemoteFX USB Redirection
Printer	Supported	Easy Print
Scanner	Supported	RemoteFX USB Redirection
Biometric	Supported while in a session Not supported during log on	RemoteFX USB Redirection
PTP camera	Supported	Plug-and-Play device redirection
MTP Media Player	Supported	Plug-and-Play device redirection
Webcam	Supported (LAN only)	RemoteFX USB Redirection
VoIP telephone/headset	Supported (LAN only)	RemoteFX USB Redirection
Audio (not a USB composite device)	Supported	Audio redirection
CD or DVD drive	Supported for read operations	Drive redirection
Hard disk drive or USB flash drive	Supported	Drive redirection
Smart card reader	Supported	Smart card redirection
USB-to-serial port connector	Supported	RemoteFX USB Redirection
USB network adapter (also includes some personal digital assistants)	Blocked	N/A
USB display	Blocked	N/A
USB keyboard or mouse	Supported	Input redirection

Related topics

• Configuring USB Device Redirection with Microsoft RemoteFX Step-by-Step Guide

• Step 1: Setting Up the CONTOSO Domain

• Step 2: Setting Up the Virtual Machine

• Step 3: Configuring the Personal Virtual Desktop

• Step 4: Installing and Configuring USB Redirection with RemoteFX

• Step 5: Verifying USB Device Redirection with RemoteFX Functionality

• Step 6: Configuring RemoteFX for an Optimal Experience

• Configuring USB Device Redirection with Microsoft RemoteFX Step-by-Step Guide (Home)