remote desktop on a LAN

ringo747 · 2 May 2006 at 10:28

Hi,

I have 3 machines connected at home on a LAN.. is it possible for me to remote desktop from one machine to another across a LAN?

One machine is running XP Pro, the other two are on XP.

Someone once told me you must have a domain... Is this the case? And if so is it easy to set up a home network as a domain?

Cheers

uk_viper · 2 May 2006 at 11:14

just install realvnc server on the ones you want to conntact to and use vnc client to connect to them via either their ips or the computer name

The_KiD · 2 May 2006 at 11:20

VNC is probably the easiest way for a lan, however if you want access from elsewhere too try a program called LogMeIn, they have a free version which rocks!

VeNT · 2 May 2006 at 11:29

ultravnc>realvnc

Messiah Khan · 2 May 2006 at 11:33

Yes you can set up remote control accross LAN. Its really easy to do. Ive got it set up to control my server from my main machine.

csmager · 2 May 2006 at 12:12

jonnyc747 said:
Someone once told me you must have a domain... Is this the case? And if so is it easy to set up a home network as a domain?

While this isn't true, you do need XP Pro to join a domain, and you do need XP Pro to run (MS) Remote Desktop as a service. You could use the XP Home machines to connect to the XP Pro machine, but not the other way round.

Best is probably to use VNC as has been suggested.

Pyrosoft · 2 May 2006 at 12:22

I just use Remote Desktop.
Works well.

m4cc45 · 2 May 2006 at 12:47

Just use remote desktop.

You need to enable it on each PC (right click My Computer, click properties, click remote tab, tick allow users to connect remotely to my computer) also need to check the firewall to allow them access.

Then just 'run' mstsc off the run command and connect to the PC.

Much easier than using third-party solutions such as VNC.

csmager · 2 May 2006 at 12:50

Pyrosoft said:
I just use Remote Desktop.

m4cc45 said:
Just use remote desktop.

Have I just been ignored twice? :confused:

You can't RDP in to an XP Home box. He'll either have to upgrade to XP Pro, or, more simply, use VNC as has been suggested.

ns400r · 2 May 2006 at 13:02

Have I just been ignored twice?

Yes.

ringo747 · 2 May 2006 at 13:13

cheers for info guys,

Will try vnc.

Will report back on how it goes

edit: just re-read this thread and realised that i should be able to RD into my XP Pro machine from my two XP ones.. THats exactly what I want to do. I have used RD in work etc so I know how to enable it etc but it still isnt allowing me.

How would I configure my firewall to allow it?

I am running Kerio Personal Firewall.

SHould I have XP firewall off?

Jonny

n3crius · 2 May 2006 at 13:50

you CAN use VNC, I have that installed throughout my network incase I need it.

But generally I remote desktop around my machines, it's simple to set up.

CoXeY · 2 May 2006 at 14:03

jonnyc747 said:
I am running Kerio Personal Firewall.

SHould I have XP firewall off?

If you're running Kerio then you can disable XP's firewall. You will need to configure Kerio to allow incoming connections (on the XP Pro machine) on port 3389. If you are only going to be connecting from within your LAN then you can further define to rule only allow connections from your local address range.

ringo747 · 2 May 2006 at 14:15

cheers guys

scott.holmes · 2 May 2006 at 15:27

csmager said:
Have I just been ignored twice?

You can't RDP in to an XP Home box. He'll either have to upgrade to XP Pro, or, more simply, use VNC as has been suggested.

I use this:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tools/rdclientdl.mspx

I get it to work on my XP Home machine....

ringo747 · 2 May 2006 at 16:30

got this working guys using the normal windows remote desktop...

i had to disable my firewall though.

When using a router is there any need for an additional software firewall?

I am using an addon router + windows sp2 firewall and ewido antimalware.

cheers everyone who posted