Remote-access Guide

configure pc for remote access

by Prof. Allan Schmidt PhD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How to enable Remote Desktop
  1. On the device you want to connect to, select Start and then click the Settings icon on the left.
  2. Select the System group followed by the Remote Desktop item.
  3. Use the slider to enable Remote Desktop.
  4. It is also recommended to keep the PC awake and discoverable to facilitate connections.
Dec 23, 2021

How do I enable remote access in Windows 10?

Windows 10 Fall Creator Update (1709) or later

  • On the device you want to connect to, select Start and then click the Settings icon on the left.
  • Select the System group followed by the Remote Desktop item.
  • Use the slider to enable Remote Desktop.
  • It is also recommended to keep the PC awake and discoverable to facilitate connections. ...

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How to enable allow remote connection in Windows 10?

Steps to enable allow remote connection in Windows 10:

  1. Open System using Windows+Pause Break.
  2. Choose Remote settings in the System window.
  3. Select Allow remote connections to this computer and tap OK in the System Properties dialog.

How can I access my PC remotely?

On a computer running Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise follow these steps:

  • Click the Start button on the bottom left of your screen.
  • Hit the Settings button on the left-hand side.
  • Click on System.
  • Now select Remote Desktop, and turn on Enable Remote Desktop.
  • Make a note of the name of this PC as it appears under How to connect to this PC. ...

How do I control my PC remotely?

You'll need this later.

  • Make sure you have Windows 10 Pro. To check, go to Start > Settings > System > About and look for Edition . ...
  • When you're ready, select Start > Settings > System > Remote Desktop, and turn on Enable Remote Desktop.
  • Make note of the name of this PC under How to connect to this PC. You'll need this later.

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How to connect to a remote desktop?

Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up: On your local Windows 10 PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.

How to use Remote Desktop on Windows 10?

Set up the PC you want to connect to so it allows remote connections: Make sure you have Windows 10 Pro. To check, go to Start > Settings > System > About and look for Edition . For info on how to get it, go ...

How to check if Windows 10 Home is remote?

To check, go to Start > Settings > System > About and look for Edition . For info on how to get it, go to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro. When you're ready, select Start > Settings > System > Remote Desktop, and turn on Enable Remote Desktop. Make note of the name of this PC under How to connect to this PC. You'll need this later.

How to deploy DirectAccess for remote management only?

In the DirectAccess Client Setup Wizard, on the Deployment Scenario page , click Deploy DirectAccess for remote management only, and then click Next.

How to add roles and features to DirectAccess?

On the DirectAccess server, in the Server Manager console, in the Dashboard, click Add roles and features.

How to install Remote Access on DirectAccess?

On the DirectAccess server, in the Server Manager console, in the Dashboard, click Add roles and features. Click Next three times to get to the server role selection screen. On the Select Server Roles dialog, select Remote Access, and then click Next.

What group does DirectAccess belong to?

For a client computer to be provisioned to use DirectAccess, it must belong to the selected security group . After DirectAccess is configured, client computers in the security group are provisioned to receive the DirectAccess Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for remote management.

How to configure deployment type?

On the Remote Access server, open the Remote Access Management console: On the Start screen, type, type Remote Access Management Console, and then press ENTER. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Yes.

How to add domain suffix in remote access?

On the DNS Suffix Search List page, the Remote Access server automatically detects domain suffixes in the deployment. Use the Add and Remove buttons to create the list of domain suffixes that you want to use. To add a new domain suffix, in New Suffix, enter the suffix, and then click Add. Click Next.

What is a remote access URL?

A public URL for the Remote Access server to which client computers can connect (the ConnectTo address)

What certificate is needed for remote access?

Remote Access requires an IP-HTTPS certificate to authenticate IP-HTTPS connections to the Remote Access server. There are three certificate options for the IP-HTTPS certificate:

What domain is Remote Access Server?

The Remote Access server and all DirectAccess client computers must be joined to an Active Directory domain . DirectAccess client computers must be a member of one of the following domain types:

How to join a remote server to a domain?

To join the Remote Access server to a domain. In Server Manager, click Local Server. In the details pane, click the link next to Computer name. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Computer Name tab, and then click Change.

How many Group Policy Objects are required for remote access?

To deploy Remote Access, you require a minimum of two Group Policy Objects. One Group Policy Object contains settings for the Remote Access server, and one contains settings for DirectAccess client computers. When you configure Remote Access, the wizard automatically creates the required Group Policy Objects.

How to change the name of my computer?

On the Start screen, type explorer.exe, and then press ENTER. Right-click the Computer icon, and then click Properties. On the System page, click Advanced system settings. In the System Properties dialog box, on the Computer Name tab, click Change.

How to add a new host in DNS?

In the left pane of the DNS Manager console, expand the forward lookup zone for your domain. Right-click the domain, and click New Host (A or AAAA).

What port is TCP port 443?

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) destination port 443, and TCP source port 443 outbound. When the Remote Access server has a single network adapter, and the network location server is on the Remote Access server, then TCP port 62000 is also required.

How to remotely access another computer?

To remotely access another computer within your network over the internet, open the Remote Desktop Connection app and enter that computer’s name, and your username and password.

How to set up remote desktop on Windows 10?

How to Set Up Remote Desktop Windows 10. To set up a remote desktop in Windows 10, go to Settings > System > Remote Desktop. Then turn on the slider for Enable Remote Desktop. Next, search Settings for Allow an app through Windows firewall and enable the Remote Desktop app for Private and Public. Note: You can only run the Remote Desktop Connection ...

How to check private and public on remote desktop?

Tick the Private and Public checkboxes to the right of Remote Desktop. Make sure both that the boxes under the Private and Public columns are checked.

Where is the remote desktop icon?

Then click Remote Desktop in the left sidebar. You can find this by scrolling down. It is the icon that looks like greater than and less than signs pointing at each other.

Where is the Windows Start button?

Click the Windows Start button. This is the button with the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of your screen. Do this from the host computer (or the computer you will be trying to access remotely).

Can you connect to a remote computer if it cannot be identified?

Note: You might encounter a prompt asking you if you want to connect even if the identity of the remote computer cannot be identified. Just click on Yes .

General discussion

The Microsoft Remote Desktop assistant is an application that allows you to configure your Windows PC for remote access from the Microsoft Remote Desktop client applications.

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I can only get this to work on my wireless network, not from outside the house. Is this intended or an issue?

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