Remote Desktop from Mac to Win???

[Mlebout]

Is there a program out there that will allow me to log on to my computer at work (windows) from my MBP remotely?

I really do not want to install Bootcamp until the actual program is finished it's Beta process and I have Leopard OX installed.

Thanks,

Michael

 

[jimc]

Is there a program out there that will allow me to log on to my computer at work (windows) from my MBP remotely?

I really do not want to install Bootcamp until the actual program is finished it's Beta process and I have Leopard OX installed.

Thanks,

Michael

Yup, Remote Desktop Connection for Mac is what you're after...

http://www.microsoft.com/mac/otherproducts/otherproducts.aspx?pid=remotedesktopclient

Unfortunately it's limited to a single remote connection at a time but if you only need to connect to one box it's fine. If you need multiple connections check out rdesktop (requires X11)

HTH

Jim

 

[yellow]

I was under the impression that RDC didn't work on Intel Macs, no?

Check out using a VNC server on the PC and a VNC client on the Mac. Freeish.
Check out Timbuktu for a non-platform dependant remote control to/from Mac/PC. Expensivish.

EDIT: Supports intel Macs.

With Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac, you can connect from your Macintosh computer to a Windows-based computer and work with programs and files on that computer. Mac users who have access to a Windows-based computer on a network, including users on Intel-based Macs, can use Remote Desktop Connection as an alternative to Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac.

 

[ctcjason]

I was under the impression that RDC didn't work on Intel Macs, no?

Check out using a VNC server on the PC and a VNC client on the Mac. Freeish.
Check out Timbuktu for a non-platform dependant remote control to/from Mac/PC. Expensivish.

EDIT: Supports intel Macs.

I am using Microsoft Remote Desktop Version 1.0.2 on my MacBook Pro and it has been working great.

 

[bloodycape]

How about Apples remote desktop version 3.0? That works fine for me. But the down side is it cost not sure how much as I got it from a friend who didn't have a use for it anymore.

 

[steelfist]

vnc is great. i'm still having trouble having the mac as the server though. for pc, i like to use ultravnc.

 

[yellow]

How about Apples remote desktop version 3.0? That works fine for me. But the down side is it cost not sure how much as I got it from a friend who didn't have a use for it anymore.

It uses VNC.

i'm still having trouble having the mac as the server though.

There is one built in.

System Preferences -> Sharing -> Apple Remote Desktop -> Access Privs..

 

[Queso]

Unfortunately it's limited to a single remote connection at a time but if you only need to connect to one box it's fine.

RDC Menu sits in your menu bar and allows you to run multiple RDC connections at the same time. It's freeware too

 

[trainguy77]

I just duplicate the program so I have more then one of it. This lets me run multiple connections at once, but only as many as the number of copies I make.

 

[Mlebout]

Yup, Remote Desktop Connection for Mac is what you're after...

http://www.microsoft.com/mac/otherproducts/otherproducts.aspx?pid=remotedesktopclient

Unfortunately it's limited to a single remote connection at a time but if you only need to connect to one box it's fine. If you need multiple connections check out rdesktop (requires X11)

HTH

Jim

Yes, I had looked at RDC, but it said it only worked on Mac processors.

I tried it after reading all these posts and it works (on ethernet cable). Now I'll have to figure out how to get thru the firewall...

Thanks for all the responses, very helpful!

 

[trainguy77]

Yes, I had looked at RDC, but it said it only worked on Mac processors.

I tried it after reading all these posts and it works (on ethernet cable). Now I'll have to figure out how to get thru the firewall...

Thanks for all the responses, very helpful!

Ok so now you want to do it remotely you have a couple options. Personally when i connect I use and IPSec tunnel to get onto the remote network so i can access all the machines. This way all the transmissions are encrypted and secure. Is this an option for you? What type of router/firewall are you using? If it does not support IPSec could you switch to m0n0wall(free just need a PC)? The other option is to forward that ports but this is much less secure.

 

[Mlebout]

Ok so now you want to do it remotely you have a couple options. Personally when i connect I use and IPSec tunnel to get onto the remote network so i can access all the machines. This way all the transmissions are encrypted and secure. Is this an option for you? What type of router/firewall are you using? If it does not support IPSec could you switch to m0n0wall(free just need a PC)? The other option is to forward that ports but this is much less secure.

Actually, I always wanted to do it remotely.

I have a D-Link router at the office and a wireless D-link router at home. Can I not just open a port, as you need to log onto the computer with ID and a Password? Is this not that secure?

Thanks again,

Michael

 

[trainguy77]

Actually, I always wanted to do it remotely.

I have a D-Link router at the office and a wireless D-link router at home. Can I not just open a port, as you need to log onto the computer with ID and a Password? Is this not that secure?

Yeah I guess I can worded it like you didn't want to do it remotely as first sorry about that.
Well the traffic itself is encrypted or so I am told. I don't know about the passwords when you first login.
So yes you can just forward port 3389. I don't know how secure this will be. You just need to forward it on the D-link at the office. Just make sure you don't have a easy password and you should be fine. Also using this method you can easily only have one computer you can dial into. There is ways around that using port redirecting and such but it makes things a little harder. So just say if you want more then one computer and I can walk you through redirecting ports, or setting up a m0n0wall so you have access to the whole network.
Edit: Here is a good link: http://www.jakeludington.com/ask_jake/20051122_how_to_use_remote_desktop_connection_rdc.html

 

[Mlebout]

Yeah I guess I can worded it like you didn't want to do it remotely as first sorry about that.
Well the traffic itself is encrypted or so I am told. I don't know about the passwords when you first login.
So yes you can just forward port 3389. I don't know how secure this will be. You just need to forward it on the D-link at the office. Just make sure you don't have a easy password and you should be fine. Also using this method you can easily only have one computer you can dial into. There is ways around that using port redirecting and such but it makes things a little harder. So just say if you want more then one computer and I can walk you through redirecting ports, or setting up a m0n0wall so you have access to the whole network.
Edit: Here is a good link: http://www.jakeludington.com/ask_jake/20051122_how_to_use_remote_desktop_connection_rdc.html

Thanks a million for your help!

I'll check out the link tonight.

 

[joshwest]

It works on Intels i just put RDC on my MacBookPro and it works like a charm, funny thing was i was coming to the windows on the mac thread to ask this exact question and bamm someone else already had and there was answers, thanks everyone just made my working off site a whole lot easier

 

[Mlebout]

Well I've configured my router, opened port 3389, enabled remote desktop. If I connect to my work computer from work, thru ethernet cable, it works fine. But, when I try it from home it doesn't connect.

This is what I've tried in the RDC connect window:
ip addressort
computer nameort
ip address

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

 

[yellow]

1) Are you sure there's no firewall at your work?
2) Are you sure that your work Windows box accepts remote connections?

 

[Mlebout]

1) Are you sure there's no firewall at your work?
2) Are you sure that your work Windows box accepts remote connections?

I opened a port on my firewall and yes windows is configured or I wouldn't be able to log on from work.

Thanks,

 

[trainguy77]

what IP are you using are you using the IP you get from http://www.whatismyipaddress.com/? Also did you make sure you forwarded the ports to a particular computer(at work)?

 

[Mlebout]

what IP are you using are you using the IP you get from http://www.whatismyipaddress.com/? Also did you make sure you forwarded the ports to a particular computer(at work)?

I was using the IP address in my network properties. I scanned it in Firefox and it works great.

Thanks again for all your help!

BTW, I'm a switcher and I love my new MBP.

 

[yellow]

I opened a port on my firewall and yes windows is configured or I wouldn't be able to log on from work.

Thanks,

FWIW, since your router is an outgoing, there's no need to open the firewall there.

However, if there is a firewall at work, between the outside world (your home) and the work computers, you will have to have the firewall there opened to allow acccess from the outside.

Unless you mean "I opened a port on my firewall" on the router/firewall at your work?

 

[Mlebout]

FWIW, since your router is an outgoing, there's no need to open the firewall there.

However, if there is a firewall at work, between the outside world (your home) and the work computers, you will have to have the firewall there opened to allow acccess from the outside.

Unless you mean "I opened a port on my firewall" on the router/firewall at your work?

Yes, that's what I meant.

Thanks,

 

[yellow]

And you're 100% sure there's no other firewall (perhaps with the ISP providing the net connection for work)?

 

[Mlebout]

And you're 100% sure there's no other firewall (perhaps with the ISP providing the net connection for work)?

As per my earlier post, everything works fine. I am able to log on to my office computer from outside.

Thanks again,

 

[yellow]

Ooops, I missed that part. Glad you sorted it out.