Remote Desktop - Step 4 - Setup & Test 4/11/2009 All Remote Desktop posts
Now you're ready to test if this actually works! On your own network you can simply enter in your computers name to see if it's working property. If you're in a remote location you need to use your Static IP Address or your Dynamic DNS Name (xxxxxx.dyndns.org).
Remote Desktop Connection is found here:
Windows XP & Windows 2000
- Start => Programs => Accessories => Communications => Remote Desktop Connection
Windows Vista
- Start => All Programs =>Accessories => Remote Desktop Connection
Enter in the Dynamic DNS Address (xxxxxxx.dyndns.org) along with the Username and Password that you use to log on to your Home Computer. Having a Username & Password is required so to set that up refer to Step 1. Click "Connect" and you're on your way!
At times I like to set up multiple versions of the same Remote Desktop session. For instance, when I know I'll be on my home network, I crank up all of the Display & Experience options and Save As "PC Name - High Bandwidth", but if I know I'll be connecting from a coffee shop or a place that mind have low bandwidth, I'll scale back all of the Display & Experience Options and Save As "PC Name - Low Bandwidth". "Save As" creates a shortcut to those settings for that specific connection so that you don't have to re-enter all of that information each time you want to connect.