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Remote Desktop connection issue

7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/remote-desktop-connection-issue.159231/

patkim
patkim Original post #1
Jun 28, 2012 at 12:08 AM
Facing some issue with remote desktop.
I have a desktop PC. By default its part of workgroup.
My office laptop is part of a domain & I carry it home sometimes. Both have XP.

Remote desktop connection works well when both are on LAN either ways.

However when both are on internet (One system on Airtel mobile net & another on Tata Photon) I can only do RDP from home pc to laptop but never other ways round even if I switch ISPs between the two. I have even tried temporarily disabling the home PC firewall but RDP to home pc does not work.

Both have username / password set. Office laptop has its domain uid/pwd and home pc has local username password. Any clues to enable RDP to home PC would be great. Thx
Neuron
Neuron #2
Jun 28, 2012 at 1:31 AM
Alternatively you can use TeamViewer to manipulate one PC from another.Give it a try.
patkim
patkim #3
Jun 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Thanks Neuron..shall give it a try and update.
RCuber
RCuber #4
Jun 28, 2012 at 11:25 AM
check by trying to access your desktop via its local IP..
patkim
patkim #5
Jun 28, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Yes with local IP it does work well i.e. over LAN either using crossover cable or thru a router.
When on internet the issue comes.
abhidev
abhidev #6
Jun 28, 2012 at 1:02 PM
Teamviewer is your best bet...
patkim
patkim #7
Jun 29, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Teamviewer worked!! Thanks