Remote Desktop

[aTekTipsUser]

I am having an issue setting up remote desktop. I am using XP pro on both computers. I thought I had it working because when connected through the same internet connection everything was working. But if I use a different internet connection, it does not work. I am using a Motorola Wireless internet connection. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[dberg35]

You need to open port 3389 to the internet.

 

[aTekTipsUser]

Thanks for the reply. I believe that I have opened this port. I went to Windows Firewall and under exceptions selected Remote desktop and under advanced settings, I selected remote desktop. If this isn't how you open a port, how do you open a port?

Like I said, I can connect if I am using the same internet connection, but if I use a different connection it doesn't work.

 

[dberg35]

do you have a router running, if so you need to open it there.