Remote Desktop

MDeezy · 07-24-2008, 05:34 PM

Trying to setup something between a few of my computers.

I have a desktop stationed at my Moms house (45min drive) and I have my laptop at my house. I would like to use remote desktop to connect to that computer and do anything that is needed on that computer.

How can I establish such a setup without needing someone at the other computer to accept the invitation and allow me to take control of the computer.

thanks

TreeFiddyZee · 07-24-2008, 06:14 PM

You could put a VNC server on your mom's machine and a VNC client on yours.
A "for instance" is Vine server and you could use Chicken of the VNC for the client. Both are freebies.

ATX350 · 07-24-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeFiddyZee

You could put a VNC server on your mom's machine and a VNC client on yours.
A "for instance" is Vine server and you could use Chicken of the VNC for the client. Both are freebies.

Way to complicated.

Just allow remote connection on the computer you are trying to connect to via:

right click my computer
properties
remote
check: Allow users to connect remotely to this computer

If they are behind a firewall (Linksys most common) then you will need to configure port forwarding on port 3389 from the router primary IP to the private IP of the computer your connecting to.

then just type mstsc in run and connect to the public IP followed by :3389 (RDP)

You will be prompted to login so ensure you the account you use is an administrative account.

TreeFiddyZee · 07-24-2008, 06:22 PM

I'd have to think that would open up a pretty massive hole into her computer. Oh yeah, I mean another hole, it's Windows after all.

ATX350 · 07-24-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeFiddyZee

I'd have to think that would open up a pretty massive hole into her computer. Oh yeah, I mean another hole, it's Windows after all.

No, its not. All servers in a web hosting environment use these settings.

ATX350 · 07-24-2008, 06:28 PM

Found an article for you:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/u...moteintro.mspx

ATX350 · 07-24-2008, 06:28 PM

and how to configure port forwarding:

http://portforward.com/english/route...4G/default.htm

MDeezy · 07-24-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATX350

Way to complicated.

Just allow remote connection on the computer you are trying to connect to via:

right click my computer
properties
remote
check: Allow users to connect remotely to this computer

If they are behind a firewall (Linksys most common) then you will need to configure port forwarding on port 3389 from the router primary IP to the private IP of the computer your connecting to.

then just type mstsc in run and connect to the public IP followed by :3389 (RDP)

You will be prompted to login so ensure you the account you use is an administrative account.

Gotcha I'll give this a try.

I had VNC before and used it but hadn't set it up from different computers that aren't on the same network. Going to try setting up these setting and see if that works.

krono · 07-25-2008, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATX350

Way to complicated.

Just allow remote connection on the computer you are trying to connect to via:

right click my computer
properties
remote
check: Allow users to connect remotely to this computer

If they are behind a firewall (Linksys most common) then you will need to configure port forwarding on port 3389 from the router primary IP to the private IP of the computer your connecting to.

then just type mstsc in run and connect to the public IP followed by :3389 (RDP)

You will be prompted to login so ensure you the account you use is an administrative account.

glad someone knows what they are talking about.

430ztt · 07-25-2008, 05:15 AM

or next time you are at your mom's house, download LogMeIn free onto her computer. Then you can log into her pc from anywhere in the world. You would just go to LogMeIn.com and type in your username and password and can access any computer you have setup under your account.

I used this for tons of customer PCs when I had my own IT Consulting business...the free version works great.

SOLO-350Z · 07-25-2008, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATX350

No, its not. All servers in a web hosting environment use these settings.

Actually no they don't. It is highly recommended to change that port in the registry to something other than 3389. Which we have done on all our servers.

cheshirecat79 · 07-25-2008, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 430ztt

or next time you are at your mom's house, download LogMeIn free onto her computer. Then you can log into her pc from anywhere in the world. You would just go to LogMeIn.com and type in your username and password and can access any computer you have setup under your account.

I used this for tons of customer PCs when I had my own IT Consulting business...the free version works great.

Yes, please use logmein.com and make this easy on yourself.

jebz240 · 07-25-2008, 07:53 AM

DO NOT OPEN UP YOUR FIREWALL for remote desktop thats dumb..
Better off getting http vnc software. like logmein

blasian · 07-25-2008, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOLO-350Z

Actually no they don't. It is highly recommended to change that port in the registry to something other than 3389. Which we have done on all our servers.

+1

3389 just gives away that you can RD into the machine. I changed mine on my desktop when I was using RD.

Wired 24/7 · 07-25-2008, 11:12 AM

remote desktop will work fine (i've set this up on several computers), but you need something that will tunnel one internet connection into the other.

I recommend using a free program called Hamachi, it sets up a VPN (virtual private network) amongst any number of computers anywhere on the globe. It basically makes the computers as if they are networked behind the same router.

Once you setup Hamachi (which is basically config-free), then set the host computer to allow incoming remote desktop connections, this is in the "remote" tab under "System" in control panel.

Then make a note of the COMPUTER NAME on the network. you might want to set it to something easy to remember.

Then you need to make a PASSWORD for the account on the host computer otherwise remote desktop may not work.

Finally, log all the computers into the same VPN on Hamachi, and load up remote desktop, then when you connect, just type in the COMPUTER NAME into the remote desktop connection

I do this and it works alright, but if the internet connections are slow, then it will be painful to use.

MDeezy · 07-25-2008, 02:07 PM

good info Wired. I'll try that out and see. the connection at my Moms house is a little slow if my sister is on it (man she's a bandwith hog sometimes). but for the most part should would out pretty decent. I'll give it a try

solidsnake · 07-26-2008, 12:55 AM

I use VNC to connect to my work PC. Works great.

mrg1981 · 07-26-2008, 01:03 AM

I have used all of the recommended solutions in this thread. The easiest, trouble-free method is using logmein free. I have this on about 200 computers and it works great. Simple to use, logs all activity, she can disable it if she wants, nobody has to be at the computer when you log in, and very secure. The Hamachi is a VPN software and is really not for the RDC. You can use RDC without it, is what I mean. Hamachi is great. I have it between my office and my home and I no longer have to keep multiple copies of all work files and I don't have to keep track of updating every time we change something. For this application, however, logmein free is the best IMHO.

07-24-2008, 05:34 PM	#1
MDeezy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATown, GA Posts: 508 iTrader: (0)	Remote Desktop Trying to setup something between a few of my computers. I have a desktop stationed at my Moms house (45min drive) and I have my laptop at my house. I would like to use remote desktop to connect to that computer and do anything that is needed on that computer. How can I establish such a setup without needing someone at the other computer to accept the invitation and allow me to take control of the computer. thanks

07-24-2008, 06:14 PM	#2
TreeFiddyZee Do WHAAAAT!? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hoosier-ville Posts: 2,179 iTrader: (9)	You could put a VNC server on your mom's machine and a VNC client on yours. A "for instance" is Vine server and you could use Chicken of the VNC for the client. Both are freebies. __________________ Is math an sgàthan sùil caraide.

07-24-2008, 06:22 PM	#4
TreeFiddyZee Do WHAAAAT!? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hoosier-ville Posts: 2,179 iTrader: (9)	I'd have to think that would open up a pretty massive hole into her computer. Oh yeah, I mean another hole, it's Windows after all. __________________ Is math an sgàthan sùil caraide.

07-25-2008, 05:15 AM	#10
430ztt ZCCO Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 514 iTrader: (0)	or next time you are at your mom's house, download LogMeIn free onto her computer. Then you can log into her pc from anywhere in the world. You would just go to LogMeIn.com and type in your username and password and can access any computer you have setup under your account. I used this for tons of customer PCs when I had my own IT Consulting business...the free version works great. __________________ _____430ZTT_____ ZCCO Member #58

07-25-2008, 11:12 AM	#15
Wired 24/7 SuperMod j/k :) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Closed Space Posts: 16,424 iTrader: (2)	remote desktop will work fine (i've set this up on several computers), but you need something that will tunnel one internet connection into the other. I recommend using a free program called Hamachi, it sets up a VPN (virtual private network) amongst any number of computers anywhere on the globe. It basically makes the computers as if they are networked behind the same router. Once you setup Hamachi (which is basically config-free), then set the host computer to allow incoming remote desktop connections, this is in the "remote" tab under "System" in control panel. Then make a note of the COMPUTER NAME on the network. you might want to set it to something easy to remember. Then you need to make a PASSWORD for the account on the host computer otherwise remote desktop may not work. Finally, log all the computers into the same VPN on Hamachi, and load up remote desktop, then when you connect, just type in the COMPUTER NAME into the remote desktop connection I do this and it works alright, but if the internet connections are slow, then it will be painful to use. __________________ 05 SB Touring 6MT - Hotchkis - Volk SF Challenge - Stoptech Stage 2 - BFG Tires - Project Kics Neo-Chro Lugs Motordyne MREV2 + 5/16" spacer - JWT Popcharger - Kinetix HFC - Greddy Emanage Ultimate - Cipher New to my350z? Have a question? Please read this thread first: Top 100 Questions Thread (CLICK) (UPDATED 4/5/08!!) SEARCH= *SERIOUS BUSINESS:* http://www.my350z.com/forum/search.php

07-24-2008, 06:28 PM	#6
ATX350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 211 iTrader: (2)	Found an article for you: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/u...moteintro.mspx

07-25-2008, 07:53 AM	#13
jebz240 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hilton Head Posts: 130 iTrader: (0)	DO NOT OPEN UP YOUR FIREWALL for remote desktop thats dumb.. Better off getting http vnc software. like logmein

07-25-2008, 02:07 PM	#16
MDeezy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATown, GA Posts: 508 iTrader: (0)	good info Wired. I'll try that out and see. the connection at my Moms house is a little slow if my sister is on it (man she's a bandwith hog sometimes). but for the most part should would out pretty decent. I'll give it a try

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07-26-2008, 01:03 AM	#18
mrg1981 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 943 iTrader: (2)	I have used all of the recommended solutions in this thread. The easiest, trouble-free method is using logmein free. I have this on about 200 computers and it works great. Simple to use, logs all activity, she can disable it if she wants, nobody has to be at the computer when you log in, and very secure. The Hamachi is a VPN software and is really not for the RDC. You can use RDC without it, is what I mean. Hamachi is great. I have it between my office and my home and I no longer have to keep multiple copies of all work files and I don't have to keep track of updating every time we change something. For this application, however, logmein free is the best IMHO. __________________ Greddy TT, Built Longblock, Built 5AT, Pro-EFI, Etc, Etc, Etc 525WHP @ 14 PSI, high boost tune coming soon.