Configuring Local Network Remote Desktop Connection Server: Home Internet Access

Introduction

In this article, we will discuss how to configure a local network remote desktop connection server to allow access to a home computer over the internet. With this setup, you can connect to your home computer from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

1. A home computer running a supported version of Windows (e.g., Windows 10 Pro, Windows Server).
2. A local network with a router that supports port forwarding.
3. A stable internet connection.

Configuring Remote Desktop on the Home Computer

To enable Remote Desktop on your home computer, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
2. Go to System > Remote Desktop.
3. Enable Enable Remote Desktop.
4. Make sure your account is added to the list of Select users that can remotely access this PC.

Configuring Port Forwarding on the Router

Next, you need to configure port forwarding on your router to allow incoming Remote Desktop connections. The exact steps vary depending on the router model, but generally, you'll need to:

1. Log in to your router's web-based configuration page.
2. Find the Port Forwarding or Virtual Servers section.
3. Create a new rule for TCP port 3389 (Remote Desktop's default port) to forward to your home computer's local IP address.

Finding Your Home Computer's Local IP Address

To find your home computer's local IP address, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type cmd and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
3. Type ipconfig and press Enter.
4. Look for the IPv4 Address under the Ethernet adapter or Wireless LAN adapter section.

Accessing Your Home Computer Over the Internet

To connect to your home computer over the internet, follow these steps:

1. Make sure your home computer is turned on and connected to the internet.
2. Get your home network's public IP address. You can find this by searching What is my IP on Google.
3. On the remote computer, press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
4. Type mstsc /v:<your_home_network_public_IP> and press Enter.
5. Enter your home computer's username and password when prompted.

Summary

In this article, we discussed how to configure a local network remote desktop connection server to allow access to a home computer over the internet. We covered the following key concepts:

1. Enabling Remote Desktop on the home computer.
2. Configuring port forwarding on the router.
3. Finding the home computer's local IP address.
4. Accessing the home computer over the internet.

References

• Microsoft Docs: Set up a remote desktop connection to your PC
• Port Forward: Remote Desktop (RDP) Port Forwarding

<h2>Configuring Local Network Remote Desktop Connection Server: Home Internet Access</h2>
<p>In this article, we will discuss how to configure a local network remote desktop connection server to allow access to a home computer over the internet. With this setup, you can connect to your home computer from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection.</p>
<h3>Prerequisites</h3>
<p>Before we begin, make sure you have the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>A home computer running a supported version of Windows (e.g., Windows 10 Pro, Windows Server).</li>
<li>A local network with a router that supports port forwarding.</li>
<li>A stable internet connection.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Configuring Remote Desktop on the Home Computer</h3>
<p>To enable Remote Desktop on your home computer, follow these steps:</p>
<ol>
<li>Press <kbd>Win + I</kbd> to open the Settings app.</li>
<li>Go to <code>System > Remote Desktop</code>.</li>
<li>Enable <code>Enable Remote Desktop</code>.</li>
<li>Make sure your account is added to the list of <code>Select users that can remotely access this PC</code>.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Configuring Port Forwarding on the Router</h3>
<p>Next, you need to configure port forwarding on your router to allow incoming Remote Desktop connections. The exact steps vary depending on the router model, but generally, you'll need to:</p>
<ol>
<li>Log in to your router's web-based configuration page.</li>
<li>Find the <code>Port Forwarding</code> or <code>Virtual Servers</code> section.</li>
<li>Create a new rule for TCP port 3389 (Remote Desktop's default port) to forward to your home computer's local IP address.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Finding Your Home Computer's Local IP Address</h3>
<p>To find your home computer's local IP address, follow these steps:</p>
<ol>
<li>Press <kbd>Win + R</kbd> to open the Run dialog.</li>
<li>Type <code>cmd</code> and press <kbd>Enter</kbd> to open the Command Prompt.</li>
<li>Type <code>ipconfig</code> and press <kbd>Enter</kbd>.</li>
<li>Look for the <code>IPv4 Address</code> under the <code>Ethernet adapter</code> or <code>Wireless LAN adapter</code> section.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Accessing Your Home Computer Over the Internet</h3>
<p>To connect to your home computer over the internet, follow these steps:</p>
<ol>
<li>Make sure your home computer is turned on and connected to the internet.</li>
<li>Get your home network's public IP address. You can find this by searching <code>What is my IP</code> on Google.</li>
<li>On the remote computer, press <kbd>Win + R</kbd> to open the Run dialog.</li>
<li>Type <code>mstsc /v:&lt;your_home_network_public_IP&gt;</code> and press <kbd>Enter</kbd>.</li>
<li>Enter your home computer's username and password when prompted.</li>
</ol>

<p>In this article, we discussed how to configure a local network remote desktop connection server to allow access to a home computer over the internet. We covered the following key concepts:</p>
<ul>
<li>Enabling Remote Desktop on the home computer.</li>
<li>Configuring port forwarding on the router.</li>
<li>Finding the home computer's local IP address.</li>
<li>Accessing the home computer over the internet.</li>
</ul>
<h2>References</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/connect-to-your-remote-pc">Microsoft Docs: Set up a remote desktop connection to your PC</a></li>
<li><a href="https://portforward.com/help/rdp/">Port Forward: Remote Desktop (RDP) Port Forwarding</a></li>
</ul>