Solved Remote Desktop question

[bloodninja]

hey,
my network is set up like Modem->PC1->PC2..
they'r all Win7pro, both PC's r connected thru on-board NIC's..
i've set up Remote Desktop on both, accessed PC1 with no problems..
so my question is how do i connect to PC2?
thx

 

[brady]

without trying to sound (fill in the blank) this seems like a trick question...

A: the same way you accessed PC1?

 

[bloodninja]

im trying to figure out the clever factor in that answer, but have it ur way, i'll bite..
if i try to access PC2 the same way i accessed PC1 what happens is what is to be expected: PC1 is now being remotely controled, not PC2..

 

[brady]

are these machines names the same, but in a different workgroup? or are you using ICS?

 

[bloodninja]

they have different everything..
i just connected the cable between PC1 n PC2, n PC2 just had internet..
i know PC2 is configured properly cuz i used mstsc from PC1 to PC2 using PC2's internal IP n its working fine, but when i actually try to access remotely i only seem to be able to connect to PC1..

 

[mckillwashere]

Get a router mate.

 

[bloodninja]

Get a router mate.

cant.. im allergic to routers..
is that ur only solution?
i find it hard to believe i cant use Windows' Remote to PC2 without a router..

 

[mckillwashere]

I have had issues with routing internet through one pc to another...
That is why I suggested a router

 

[bloodninja]

lol? what sort of issues? all i did was enable the on-board NIC's n connect the ethernet cable..

wow, looks like i may actually have to contact Microsoft to get support from some engineer..

 

[mckillwashere]

I know It can be done and It is very unstable or it was on my xp machine. That was the last time I really ever needed such a setup.

Is there any reason you do not want a router?

 

[bloodninja]

i do have a router in here somewhere, but it was too complicated for me to set up so i gave up..
my current setup has been working great for quite some time now..
this is the first time i've come across a problem..

 

[mckillwashere]

Alright.
I will try my hardest to help you with your current configuration.

Just to be sure of your current configuration,
You have the internet that comes into one pc,
then from that pc you have an ethernet cable that connects to another pc.

Is this correct?

 

[bloodninja]

yep, u got it..
i even got a PC3 connected the same way to PC2 since all my mobos got dual-gigabit NIC's.. i use it for parallel computing with my 3D renderings..
works like a charm..

 

[mckillwashere]

Have you ensured remote desktop is enabled on pc 2?

 

[bloodninja]

i know PC2 is configured properly cuz i used mstsc from PC1 to PC2 using PC2's internal IP n its working fine..

:sarc:

 

[mckillwashere]

What is the ip that pc 2 is pulling?

 

[bloodninja]

like i said, its an internal IP (192.168.0.213)..

 

[mckillwashere]

I had to ensure it was not a 169.*.*.* address.

Since you do not have a router, I am assuming it is statically set?

 

[bloodninja]

if it were 169.* i wouldnt be able to connect to it from PC1, or do my parallel computing stuff, or even have internet.. :sarc:

i dont know if its statically set or if it changes on occasion, or whether that matters eitherway..
it is set to obtain it automatically..

 

[mckillwashere]

I am sorry,
Low post count automatic assumption of low technical ability

I am assuming you have check your firewall(ports open)?
Have you ensured this is configured correctly - link?
Are you trying to connect via hostname or ip?