Remote desktop problem

avgas · #1 (**permalink**) 01-27-2009, 11:44 AM

I am using RDP to remotely access my vista PC, It works perfectly when I use my home Wifi connection, the same on which the PC is connected to, but when I try to access the computer from any other place, I get connection errors.
I guess it works on a local level, when I use the wi-fi from the modem the PC is connected to, i get in just fine. I have a port set up and all, am I using the wrong IP settings? Thanks

avgas · #2 (**permalink**) 01-28-2009, 04:38 PM

Anybody using WM6 RDP?
I need some help setting it up

For "computer" should I enter the computers IP address, gateway IP address, my modems WAN Ip address?
and what are you guys entering under "domain"?

Like I said in the first post, Im having problems connectiing from anywhere besides my home connection
When I use my home's wi-fi, I connect fine using the computer's IP address

**lawmangrant** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-29-2009, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avgas

Anybody using WM6 RDP?
I need some help setting it up

For "computer" should I enter the computers IP address, gateway IP address, my modems WAN Ip address?
and what are you guys entering under "domain"?

Like I said in the first post, Im having problems connectiing from anywhere besides my home connection
When I use my home's wi-fi, I connect fine using the computer's IP address

You need to forward port 3389 to the PC you wish to access from the outside.
3389 set to BOTH will do you up just fine.

And you will need to access that via the main WAN IP

avgas · #4 (**permalink**) 01-29-2009, 03:53 AM

I have port 3389 forwarded to my machine under TCP, I have tried connecting using my modems's WAN IP and local machine IP, doesnt seem to connect. I can connect to my slingbox just fine, I use my machines IP.

**lawmangrant** · #5 (**permalink**) 01-29-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avgas

I have port 3389 forwarded to my machine under TCP, I have tried connecting using my modems's WAN IP and local machine IP, doesnt seem to connect. I can connect to my slingbox just fine, I use my machines IP.

Dont use TCP, use both.

If you need to troubleshot, set your machine as the DMZ and make sure that your firewall on the machine is allowing outside connections. That might be a good place to start.