Connectivity Issues

[John]

I have a working and tested Remote Desktop set on my home
computer in which I can log on remotely EXCEPT from
work. Is there a firewall issue that a large scale
business network might use to prevent me from logging in,
and if so how might I circumvent it?! My work/client
computer just times out...
Thanks so much!

 

[L Marshall]

Check with your network admin at work. You need port 3389 open to connect
to your home PC.

 

[Sooner Al]

Yep, some businesses block TCP Port 3389 outbound. Also, and perhaps just as important, is your home
PC behind a firewall/NAT/router? If so you also need to forward TCP Port 3389 to the private LAN IP
of your desktop. Call using the public IP of the firewall/NAT/router.

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