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Microsoft Remote Desktop File Share Fail (VPN)

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File sharing via Windows Remote Desktop over a certain F5 Networks VPN no longer works. I cannot see redirected folders on the remote Win Server when connecting with Mac or Windows 10 client (VM) over VPN.

The problem started about 11 months earlier. There is no error. Problem: the defined "Redirect" folders on the Mac client no longer show up on the Windows server and now I cannot transfer files between these two computers. What ports are used by remote desktop for this feature? Also, what other ports are required by RDP? I'm sure the Win server was updated around that time with a newer patch. Troubleshooting involved many steps, including: recreating the defined folders on the Mac side. Updating the RDP software. Recreating shares on the Windows side but was not able to initiate share over VPN.... Please advise!

I recently moved the VPN connection and RDP software directly to Windows 10 and I still have the same problem. Do you think port is being blocked on the VPN or something on the server (where I have Admin access).

What does RDP need for the file sharing? I'm assuming it's beyond TCP/UDP 3389. I look forward to your response. THANKS!

Mac Client Version: 10.6.6 (1883) F5 Networks VPN Windows Server 2016 Datacenter (1607, Build 14393.4467)

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