I am trying to remote desktop into a remote host with Windows Professional. I have setup allow remote access to the remote host and opened port # 3389 on the host router. However, when I use the open port tool canyouseeme.org I receive "connection timeouts". When I attempt remote desktop connections it
fails as wells.
The remote host is brand new and I went ahead and uninstalled McAfee Anit-virus
to rule out the possibility that it was blocking access.
Update, I am able to login to the remote host using the program "logmein" but I suspect that logmein uses a different protocol e.g. https than RDC. Anyone have any suggestions to address the connection timeout issues that I am experiencing with RDC.
When you opened the port on the router did you assign the XP host machine a static IP address ?
try restarting the router after you placed the port open ?
My Computer
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My own build
OS
Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom X4 2.6 GHz - Black Edition
Motherboard
Asus
Memory
Corsair Dominator 4 GB (x2 2gb) - 1066 Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
BFG OCX 260 - 896 MB GDDR3
Sound Card
N/A
Monitor(s) Displays
22" Samsung
Hard Drives
2 x250 GB - 7200 RPM - 32Bit buffer (maxtor)
Both running in raid 0
With the default gateway as a guide (router address), I assigned an IP address (first 3 digits the same as the router address) for the the remote host with the default gateway set to the router address. I then went to the router and open port 3389 for the IP address I created above.
I am still at a loss as to the reason I am unable to remote desktop into the remote host. These are the steps I followed:
1. Acquire IPv4 Default Gateway (router's IP address) of host
2. Change IP address of host to the first 3 digit of router IP address followed by a unique number in the fourth box.
3. Assigned the router IP address to the Default Gateway and Preferred DNS server
4. Open RDP for IP address created in step #2
5. Acquired IP address from "Whatismyip.com"
Attempted to remote desktop into IP address in step #5 host configured in the steps above and I consistently receive connection timeout.
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
I am able to access the remote host with "LogMeIn" which sounds much like TeamViewer. What I don't understand is that I am unable to access the remote host using RDC. The funny thing is that I am able to access the local host from the remote host.
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