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Remote Desktop from Outside the Network
I have been trying to figure this one out for hours and hours now. I have 5 computer all running windows 7 professional x64.
I have followed EVERY instructions for the proper setup of Remote Desktop, I have my configured router to forward port 3389, I have also completely configured windows firewall to allow access to remote desktop.
While I am at home I don't have any issues connecting to any one of the 5 system. using Full System Name in the first field and the computer's username in the second field
Earlier today I went to my mother's house with the IP address my router was assigned by my ISP, (not the 192.168 numbers btw) Using another Windows 7 Pro x64 system I ran Remote Desktop Connection.
1.) I entered the IP in the first field and the user name of the computer I wanted to access in the second field
and got this message: Remote Desktop can't connect to the remote computer for one of these reasons:
1) Remote access to the server is not enabled
2) The remote computer is turned off
3) The remote computer is not available on the network
Make sure the remote computer is turned on and connected to the network, and that remote access is enabled.
2 .) I entered the IP in the first field and Computer Full Name\Username
got the same message.
I have verified I still have the same IP address I can't figure out why I can't connect when outside the network if I am SURE I have the correct IP.
Can anyone advise me to what mistakes I am making?