How do I setup a Remote Desktop Connection on a different network?
Remote Desktop - Allow access to your PC from outside your PC's network
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When you connect to your PC by using a Remote Desktop client, you're creating a peer-to-peer connection. This means you need direct access to the PC (sometimes called "the host"). If you need to connect to your PC from outside of the network your PC is running on, you need to enable that access. You have a couple of options: use port forwarding or set up a VPN. How to use Remote Desktop to connect from a different network or location?I have tried to search for the answer but I am unsure how to look for the right phrase. Thank you very much for any help you can give me remote-desktop-servicesremote-desktop-clientComment Comment · Show 2 Comment 5 |1600 characters needed characters left characters exceeded
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Attachments: Up to 10 attachments (including images) can be used with a maximum of 3.0 MiB each and 30.0 MiB total. How to Access Windows Remote Desktop Over the Internet
By default, Windows Remote Desktop will only work on your local network. To access Remote Desktop over the Internet, you’ll need to use a VPN or forward ports on your router. We’ve covered several solutions for accessing your desktop remotely over the Internet. However, if you have a Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition of Windows, you already have the full Windows Remote Desktop installed. Home versions of Windows only have the remote desktop client for letting you connect to machines, but you need one of the pricier editions in order to connect to your PC. If you’re using Remote Desktop, getting it set up for access over the internet isn’t too difficult, but you will have to jump through a couple of hoops. Before you get started,enable Remote Desktop on the PC you want to access and make sure you can reach it from other computers on your local network. RELATED: Remote Desktop Roundup: TeamViewer vs. Splashtop vs. Windows RDP How to allow remote connections on Windows 10The Remote Desktop app is easy to use to connect to other devices. However, the configuration you need will depend on whether you're trying to connect in the local network or through the internet. Enable remote connections on Windows 10When trying to start a remote connection from within the local area network (LAN), you only need to make sure the computer you're trying to access has the option to allow remote desktop connections enabled. Control PanelTo enable remote connections on Windows 10, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, remote desktop connections will be allowed on the device. Windows 10 will even add the necessary rules in the built-in Microsoft Defender Firewall, but you may need to configure the rules manually if you have a third-party firewall. Settings appYou can also enable the Remote Desktop feature using the Settings app with these steps:
If you're setting up a remote desktop using an internet connection, continue with the steps below. If you're trying to connect to another device within the local network, you can skip to the steps below, and continue with the start a remote desktop connection instructions. Enable remote connections on routerIf you have to access the computer over the internet, you will also have to configure the router (modem) to allow the remote connection. A process that also requires knowing the public address to contact the remote computer. Configure static IP address on Windows 10Computers usually get assigned dynamic IP addresses from the DHCP server (router), which means they can always change. If you plan to use remote desktop often, you may want to configure a static IP address to avoid reconfiguring port forwarding on the router when the computer gets a new address. Control PanelTo set a permanent IP address configuration, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the new network configuration will apply, and the IP settings will never change. Some routers include a feature to make the current TCP/IP configuration static. If you want to use this option instead, you can consult your manufacturer support website for specific steps on how to complete this task. Determine network public IP addressYou'll also need the remote network's public IP address to contact the device over the internet. To find the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP), use these steps:
Usually, for residential customers, internet providers also offer dynamic public IP addresses, which means that your public IP address may change from time to time. If you need a more reliable solution, there are "Dynamic Domain Name System" (DDNS) services (such as DynDNS, OpenDNS, No-IP, Asus.com (for Asus routers)), which can track the public IP changes. Alternatively, you can also contact your ISP to request a static IP address, but it might costs you additional since this is typically a feature reserved for business. Forward port on routerYou must also forward the TCP port 3389 on the router to allow a remote connection over the internet to the computer in the local network. Quick note: The interface to change the router settings are different per manufacturer, and sometimes even per model. However, you can use the following instructions as a reference to configure your router. You can always check the manufacturer support website for more specific details. To forward a port on your router, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the port will open on the router, allowing remote desktop connections through the internet to that specific computer. [VIDEO] How To Allow Remote Desktop Connections From Outside Your Home Or Office Network
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Jerry BoutotActing Director of Information Technology, The Straz Center, TampaPublished Jul 23, 2015 + Follow There is an UPDATED VERSION of this article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/video-ultimate-guide-secure-remote-desktop-safely-access-jerry-boutot This video is all about how to allow you to set up your environment so you can use the Remote Desktop Connection software built into Windows to access your work computer from home (and your home computer from work if that's what you need to do). What follows the video is a post about the topic, what happened that led me to figure out how to create remote desktop connections so I would not have to pay for a service I rarely use, and ultimately led me to create this instructional video. |