Menu path: Setup > Sessions > RDP > RDP Global > Native USB Redirection

Redirection for USB devices can be allowed or denied during an RDP session on the basis of rules. Sub-rules for specific devices or device classes are also possible. The use of rules is described under USB Access Control.

  • Enable native USB redirection

    Native USB redirection is enabled for all RDP sessions.

    Enable either native USB redirection or Fabulatech USB redirection, but not both together.


    Disable USB redirection if you use DriveLock. Further information can be found in the Using DriveLock with IGEL Devices FAQ.

    Native USB redirection is deactivated for all RDP sessions. (Default)

  • Default rule: This rule will apply if no special rule was configured for a class or a device.
    • Deny
    • Allow

Class Rules

Class rules apply to USB device classes and subclasses.

Managing class rules:

  • Create a new entry
  • Remove the selected entry
  • Edit the selected entry
  • Copy the selected entry


Class rule properties:

  • Rule:
    • Allow: Devices that have the properties defined in this rule are redirected by the native USB redirection.
    • Deny: Devices that have the properties defined here are not redirected.
  • Class ID: Selection list of device classes
  • Subclass ID: Selection list of device subclasses
  • Name: Short description of the rule; the text appears in the Setup. Example: "Allow scanner"

Device rules

A device rule applies to a specific device that is identified by its USB vendor ID and USB product ID.

Managing device rules:

  • Create a new entry
  • Remove the selected entry
  • Edit the selected entry
  • Copy the selected entry

Device rule properties:

  • Rule:
    • Allow: Devices that have properties defined in this rule are redirected by the native USB redirection.
    • Deny: Devices that have properties defined here are not redirected.
  • Vendor ID: Hexadecimal manufacturer number
  • Product ID: Hexadecimal device number
  • Name: Short description of the rule; the text appears in the Setup. Example: "Allow scanner"