Cannot connect to remote laptop that is using HSDPA modem

[Synapse Syndrome]

I have been using Remote Desktop for years, so I pretty used to it working
fine, but I am having problems connecting to a laptop that is using a HSDPA
modem to connect to the internet.

In Network Connections, the connections properties shows that File and
Printer Sharing and Client for Microsoft Networks are disabled (not ticked).
The driver installer software for this USB HSDPA modem must have not enabled
these as the laptop is not on a LAN when connected to the internet using it.

Does Remote Desktop need either of these enabled to work?

What else can I look for to see why I cannot connect to the laptop remotely?

ss.

 

[Synapse Syndrome]

I have been using Remote Desktop for years, so I pretty used to it working
fine, but I am having problems connecting to a laptop that is using a HSDPA
modem to connect to the internet.

In Network Connections, the connections properties shows that File and
Printer Sharing and Client for Microsoft Networks are disabled (not
ticked). The driver installer software for this USB HSDPA modem must have
not enabled these as the laptop is not on a LAN when connected to the
internet using it.

Does Remote Desktop need either of these enabled to work?

What else can I look for to see why I cannot connect to the laptop
remotely?

It's okay. I have successfully connected to it, and I did not need to
enable them. I do not know what the problem could have been before.

ss.