How to access another computer using Remote Desktop Connection via LAN or Internet network

A few minutes ago I was asked to help the reader to make a remote connection to the server that is accessible from the home office via an internet connection. Here we will use the default application from Windows XP.

Remote Desktop is one of the many programs that functioned as a provider of access to a computer over a network. Microsoft provides this program for managing a computer running Microsoft Windows. With this program you can connect with computers in your office from your home. You can access programs, files and resources on the LAN network as if you really are in front of the office computer.
In order for the Remote Desktop can run, you need to prepare three of the following:

1. Computers that you will access remotely must install Windows XP Professional or above. This computer must also be within range of a network that allows access with Remote Desktop connection. This computer is hereinafter referred to as the Host.
2. Computer you will use as a means of remote host computer must be running on Windows 95 and above. This computer also must have the Remote Desktop Connection Client Software. This computer is hereinafter referred to as Client.
3. Both computers must be connected with one of the network: the Internet via a VPN connection or a local LAN network

Note:
- If your second computer is not turned on each other with VPN, you need to know the IP Address Host computer and the Computer Name.
- Remember, the host computer or a remote computer you will have to use Windows XP Professional and above. Windows XP Home Edition does not support Remote Desktop computer as the Host.

To download the Remote Desktop settings, ranging from the Host computer. Here I suppose that with your office computer.

Make sure you are logged in as a user with Administrator access level
Here are the steps you should do :


1. Click Start> Control Panel as shown below. If you are still using the Control Panel Category view View, to more easily follow this review I suggest you to change the view to Classic View by clicking the button "Switch to Classic View" on the left side of the Control Panel.
2. Double-click System

3. Click on the tab "Remote", select the check box "Allow users to the connect remotely to this computer" and click OK

 

Next, make sure you have set Windows Firewall to allow exceptions (Exceptions) with the following steps:

1. In Control Panel> Double-click the Windows Firewall icon


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2. Make sure the check box "Do not allow exceptions" in the selected condition
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3. Click on the Exceptions tab, make sure the check box "Remote Desktop" is selected.
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4. Click OK, then close the Security Center.
Host Computer Now you are ready to accept Remote Access

Next you need to give the name of your host computer with the following steps:

1. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon, enter the Computer Name tab
2. Write the full name for the computer, click OK.
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3. Close the Control Panel
4. Let the computer is still alive, and be sure to stay connected to corporate networks with internet access.


Now we how do we access the server from the client computer?
Furthermore, the order for you to connect to a computer in your office can make a connection through any computer that has Internet connection with the following steps:

1. From the client computer click Start> All Programs> Accessories.
2. In the menu Accessories> Communications> click Remote Desktop Connection.
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3. In the Computer box that appears, type the name of the host computer that we have set previously. For those of you who have a computer with internet connection in addition to LAN or VPN without the support you need to enter the IP Address that will be your remote computer.
4. Click Connect.
5. Once the dialog box Log On to Windows appears, type the username, password and domain (if necessary), end with the click OK.
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If your connection is successful, Windows will display a window exactly like a desktop computer that your Remote. You can see the desktop, programs, access files, and all the Host computer resources as if you were in front of the computer. At this time the remote computer you will be locked and do not have any access rights without knowing the administrator password. Oh yes, in addition, no one will ever be able to see that you are on your office computer from remote access.

To end a Remote Desktop session, you just do:

1. Click Start> Log Off (at the bottom of the Start menu)
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2. Click Log Off on the confirmation window.

Good luck...

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