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 |