Remote Desktop Connection (Windows XP) -A tutorial for UH College of Education faculty and staff - Setting up Remote Access on my Work Computer

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1 Remote Desktop Connection With Remote Desktop, you can connect to your work computer from home and access all of your programs, files, and network resources as though you were actually sitting in front of your computer at work. Microsoft Requirements Windows XP Operating System, Active Internet Connection, Education/ Cougarnet Account. What do you want to do? I am a currently employed by the UH College of Education and I would like to connect to my work computer from home. 1. How do I set up my work computer for a Remote Desktop Connection session? 2. How do I get the IP address of my work computer so I can connect from home? 3. How do I log into my work computer from home? 1.1 Setting up Remote Access on my Work Computer On your work computer, right click on the My Computer icon and choose Properties. 1.2 In the System window, click on the Remote tab. Check all options to Allow Remote Assistance invitations to be sent from this computer, Allow users to connect remotely to this computer, and click OK. Created by, Velvette Laurence 2010 Page 1 of 6

2 1.3 Now we need to make certain your work computer does not hibernate or turn off. On a clear area of your Desktop, right-click and choose Properties. 1.4 A Display Properties window will appear. Click on the Screen Saver tab. Within the Screen Saver section, use the drop down arrow and set the screen saver to (None). Within the Monitor Power section, click on the Power button. Created by, Velvette Laurence 2010 Page 2 of 6

3 1.5 A Power Options Properties window will appear. Within the Settings for Home/Office Desk power scheme section, change the drop down options to Never. Click OK. To make sure your computer does not turn off or hibernate, click on the Change power settings link. 2.1 Retrieving the IP Address of my Work computer In order to connect to your work computer from home, you will need the IP address of your work computer. To find the IP address for your work computer, click on Start (from the main task bar) and click on Run. Created by, Velvette Laurence 2010 Page 3 of 6

4 2.2 When the Run window appears, type cmd in the text box field. Click OK. 2.3 When the command prompt window appears, type ipconfig (in all lowercase, no spaces) then press Enter on your keyboard. 2.4 The system will then provide the IP address to your work computer. It is usually the first line of numbers. Write down the IP address as you will need it to connect from home. Congratulations, you have set your work computer to accept remote access and have written down the IP address of your work computer. Please continue reading to learn how to connect to your work computer from home. Created by, Velvette Laurence 2010 Page 4 of 6

5 3.1 Connecting to your Work computer from Home On your home computer, click on the Start menu All Programs Accessories Remote Desktop Connection. Remote Desktop Connection could also be located in the Communications folder. 3.2 A Remote Desktop Connection window will appear. In the text box provided, type in the IP address of your work computer and click Connect. Created by, Velvette Laurence 2010 Page 5 of 6

6 3.3 A Log On to Windows will appear. Type in the UH credentials for your work computer and click OK. Username: This field refers to your work computer username. Password: This field refers to your work computer password. Log on to: This field refers to the domain you log into at work. Please be patient as your computer logs into your work computer. Depending on your home internet speed, log in can be a quick or slow process. 3.4 After the screen loads, you can now use your work computer. Congratulations, you have successfully connected to your work computer! After logging in, you will notice a yellow horizontal bar (containing the work IP address). The yellow bar is used to identify your work computer. 3.5 To minimize or close the work computer screen, click on appropriate icons, located on the top yellow horizontal bar. If you have any questions regarding the content of this tutorial please contact the CITE Lab Help desk ( / Created by, Velvette Laurence 2010 Page 6 of 6