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I want to be able to access my work computer from home...but can't seem to figure out how to do it????? Can anyone help me???
S
Shenan Stanley
kutsch said:
If you have your Windows XP ICF (Internet Connection Firewall) turned on for
your office PC (you should if you do not) - the firewall configuration
already has a built in check-box to allow you to open the correct ports for
the default Remote Desktop setup. See this web page:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ports.asp
Scroll down to the instructions and you should see the checkbox I speak of
for "Remote Desktop". Check it. (Again - assumes you have the firewall ON,
and you SHOULD.)
You need the IP of the machine you are connecting TO.. not from.
You need Windows XP Professional. XP Home will not allow this type of
connection.
For more information, a Microsoft search (and a Google search) brought up:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315328
Good Luck!
J
Jeffrey Randow (MVP)
We need a bit more information to help...
What all is involved at your office - i.e., are you directly connected
to the internet, or is there a firewall involved? If there is a
firewall, you must talk to your IT/IS people to help with your setup
as allowing an incoming remote connection will require a configuration
change to the firewall (or allowing you remote network access).
Post back with more information and we can give you more knowledgeable
answers.
Jeffrey Randow (Windows Net. & Smart Display MVP)
(e-mail address removed)
Please post all responses to the newsgroups for the benefit
of all USENET users. Messages sent via email may or may not
be answered depending on time availability....
Remote Networking Technology Support Site -
http://www.remotenetworktechnology.com
Smart Display Support - http://www.smartdisplays.net
Windows XP Expert Zone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
What all is involved at your office - i.e., are you directly connected
to the internet, or is there a firewall involved? If there is a
firewall, you must talk to your IT/IS people to help with your setup
as allowing an incoming remote connection will require a configuration
change to the firewall (or allowing you remote network access).
Post back with more information and we can give you more knowledgeable
answers.
Jeffrey Randow (Windows Net. & Smart Display MVP)
(e-mail address removed)
Please post all responses to the newsgroups for the benefit
of all USENET users. Messages sent via email may or may not
be answered depending on time availability....
Remote Networking Technology Support Site -
http://www.remotenetworktechnology.com
Smart Display Support - http://www.smartdisplays.net
Windows XP Expert Zone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone