Access Windows Desktops & Run Published Microsoft Applications from Your MAC, with the Free 2X Client for RDP / Remote Desktop
DALLAS, TX, February 21st, 2013 — 2X Software, a global leader in virtual desktop and application delivery solutions, today announced that the company has launched the full version of the 2X Client for RDP / Remote Desktop on Mac OS X. The free 2X Client, already downloaded and trusted by millions of Windows users, is now available for MAC users to remotely connect to Windows desktops and run published applications such as Microsoft Office.
The 2X Client for Mac OS X provides MAC users with the ability to stay connected to their home or office Windows PC. The application allows you to simply and securely connect via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) to your remote Windows desktop and applications whenever you want, wherever you are.
Additionally, you can experience the full benefits of published remote Windows applications and desktops connecting to 2X ApplicationServer XG. This way, the 2X Client for RDP / Remote Desktop seamlessly runs published Windows applications and desktops from Windows Terminal Server and all major VDI Hypervisors including Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware or Citrix Xen.
“We are very excited for the full version launch of the 2X Client for Mac OS X. Our goal was to develop an easy to use, secure way for MAC users to remotely connect to their desktop and run published applications. We are proud to supply the MAC user community with a free 2X solution which will hopefully enhance their computing experience.
- Nikolaos Makris
CEO
2X Software
About 2X Client for RDP / Remote Desktop on Mac OS X
The 2X Client for Mac OS X provides users with the ability to stay connected to their home or office Windows PC. The application allows you to simply and securely connect via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) to your remote Windows desktop and applications whenever you want, wherever you are.
Key features include:
- Connect to Remote Desktops and get the full desktop experience on any MAC.
- Run published applications such as Microsoft Office on your MAC.
- Device Redirection can redirect sound from any desktop to your MAC.
- Native RDP Connections provide simple connection to any available machine on the network by adding an RDP connection.
- Supports all major VDIs such as Windows 2000, 2003 or 2008 R2 Server and run remote desktops or applications.
- Obtain a higher level of security when you connect over SSL using 2X Client for OS X and 2X ApplicationServer XG.
Download 2X Client for RDP / Remote Desktop on Mac OS X
About 2X Software
2X Software is a global leader in virtual desktop and application delivery, remote access and cloud computing solutions. Thousands of enterprises worldwide trust in the reliability and scalability of 2X products. 2X offers a range of solutions to make every company’s shift to cloud computing simple and affordable.
For additional information, visit www.2x.com or contact Charlie Williams by email cw@2x.com, phone +356 2258 3800.
I have the latest MAC OSX client and it only allows you to create a connection to 2X. NOT an RDP connection
Hi Andrew,
I am happy to confirm that this feature was actually included in the very latest and greatest version of the 2x Mac Client (10.5.1377).
Please find the download link from:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/2x-client-rdp-remote-desktop/id600925318?ls=1&mt=12
Please do let me know should you require further assistance
Thank you for choosing 2X!
Gino
Is possible to set Microsoft Remote Desktop Gateway over this new client?
Till now I can see that only allow direct RDP connections.
Thanks
Hi Orlando.
The new client supports native RDP connections.
This would allow you to place a connection to any service listening for incoming RDP connections over that protocol.
Thank you.
Chris.
Thanks for your reply Chris, so, my question is; if I’m using remote desktop gateway for enable multiples machine RDS access by same IP adress across a firewall , where can I set the Remote Desktop Gateway options into the 2x remote client for mac?
Into Microsoft RDP client is possible in advance options, so , you know that till now this has been imposible from a mac.
Thanks again
OV
Hi Orlando,
Thanks for your response.
At present, we allow connections to be placed using Native RDP. Connecting to RD Gateways is not currently supported.
2X ApplicationServer XG package includes the ability to setup 2X Secure Client Gateways. This would allow you to setup a gateway which would make connectivity to internal resources possible.
The 2X Client Gateway will also allow incoming 2X Connections initiated from the MAC Client (or any 2X Client listed here: http://www.2x.com/rdp-client), as well as the loadbalancing of different Terminal Servers configured in 2X ApplicationServer XG console.
The gateway in itself also accepts connections from ThinClients running our operating system 2X OS as well as including the ability to allow Wyse ThinClients to connect to a 2X Farm among other things.
For more information, please check out the following product page: http://www.2x.com/applicationserver. Please feel free to contact the support department directly at support@2x.com also for any info you might require.
Thank you!
I read good reviews and downloaded the program from the Apple APP store and installed it on my MAC. But I have no idea how to begin to set this up so my MAC can see my PC. I am not a computer / IT professional, so the only way this can be helpful to me is if there are simple clear step-by-step instructions that walk me through how to configure each machine. Can anyone help?
Thank you
Hi Gary,
Thank you for your response.
There is a step by step guide available on our website:
http://www.2x.com/docs/en/manuals/pdf/2XClientForMac.pdf
Please let us know if you require any further assistance getting this setup. You can contact the support department directly at support@2x.com
Thank you!