How do i figure out the ip address of a specific computer so then i
can connect to it remotely?
If the PC is connected directly to the internet go to
http://www.whatismyip.com to get the IP address. Remember to configure the
Windows Firewall to allow Remote Desktop connections.
If the PC you want to access is behind a router you must also run the
ipconfig command from a DOS command line to get the local IP address. Go to
"Start -> Run" and type 'cmd' in the command window. At the resulting prompt
type the ipconfig command. If the PC is behind a router you will also need
to forward TCP Port 3389 to the private LAN IP of the PC you want to
remotely connect to. Call using the public IP found with the
http://www.whatismyip.com page.
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