From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: October 7, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: can I use remote desktop across a router?
>
> Leo,
> Hi, I have found out that remote desktop connection and
> pcanywhere kinda stimulating.... is that true that if you
> have a router, you can not remote a computer outside your
> network or the outside computer can not connect to your
> computer? I have tried MS's remote desktop guide, of cause no
> help at all. I was told. that you can't use PcAnywhere or
> Remote Desktop connection if one of them is using a router
> (unless you purchase extra IP address in order to do so). Is
> that really true.I have been playing around with this things
> for awhile and find out it's kinda interesting. please help
> me, I want to remote a home computer using my office
> computer; my home computer is already setup for remote
> administration and port 3389 is already enabled. Thank you
It depends on the firewalls inbetween the two computers.
Normally a router will not block 3389 (the Remote Desktop
Port) outgoing. However the router at your home, for example,
will have to forward port 3389 incoming to the computer you
want to connect to. Exactly how you do that will vary based
on what router you have.
It's also possible that your company has 3389 outgoing
blocked, you may want to check with them.
But in general, Remote Desktop can work across routers
just fine. I do it myself across two routers quite often.
Good luck!
Thanks for asking,
Leo
Article 819
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Networking
