Configuration for Remote Desktop.

[The Tech]

Accessing one and more computers remotely part I
Assuming that you know your IP address if it's static or using a free DNS service like DynDns to take care of the change of IP address in the case of dynamic IP.

In windows xp and 2003, all you need to have is a user name and a password. It is strongly recommended to use complex password so that hacker cannot guess your password easily.


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Configuration for Remote Desktop.


Step by step ...
1- Click on Start
right click on My computer
or it the Mycomputer icon is on your desktop right click on it and click on Properties,
Click on Remote
your screen supporse to look like this one...
Make sure that Remote Desktop is checked then click on Select Remote Users...

Notes: the Remote Assistancebutton is usefull onlyif you want to provide or receive remote assistance via Messenger or Email


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2- After selecting Remote Users you suppose to have the following screen....
Click on Add to select the list of remote users.
and click on Advanced

3- After clicking on Advanced to find the list of users users
Now click on Find Now and you will make your selection,
click on OK to close all windows.


More information on set up policy for remote access Schedule and resources available for remote user is coming soon.

Come back later ...

[The Tech]

Now we are done with it, let's connect to the remote computer: On the client computer(the computer that we will use to connect to the remote computer) click on Start - Programs - Accessories - Communications - Remote desktop connection In the windows you can either type the host name or the ip address,
Notice that there is an Option button .... more on it later on ....


Remote Desktop Connection windows XP and 2003 part II Access to multiple PCs that are behind a firewall, NAT or router is fairly easy to configure if the user can forward or redirect TCP ports to the target PC IP addresses. Examples include using the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) or a Linksys BEFSR41 Etherfast Cable/DSL Router. The examples illustrate access to four (4) XP Pro PCs behind the ICF or a Linksys BEFSR41.


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Go to Start, right click on My Network Places and select Properties. Next right click and select Properties for the interface that ICF is enable on to access the network connection properties configuration window.

Select the Advanced properties window then click on the Settings button at the bottom right. Check the Remote Desktop checkbox to enable access to the PC running ICF. You can verify the current IP address by clicking on the Edit button. Click OK to continue.

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To configure a second PC, click the Add button. Fill in the appropriate local LAN IP address and port number and click OK to continue.
Repeat the last step for additional PCs. Check the Remote Desktop PC2 checkbox to enable access to PC2. Repeat for any additional PCs. Verify that all Remote Desktop checkboxes are checked. Click OK to exit.

Done Deal! :idea: