How to set up remote access my office's computer from my home PC

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Simon Lee - 27 Nov 2003 10:02 GMT

I am trying to set up my office pc and my home pc so that I can access
the interbase database on my office PC from home. Can someone give me
a step-by-step instructions of how to do this.

Here's the set up the I have.

In my office, I have a broadband connection that connects to my hub.
The hub in turn have 6 computers connect to it. My office PC is one of
the computer that hooks up to the hub. My office PC is running Windows
XP Home Edition.

At home, I have a PC also running Windows XP Home that connect
directly to the broadband connection (without hub).

Can someone give me pointers so that I can at least ping my office PC
from home? Thanks.

Best regards,
Simon Lee

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Dave - 27 Nov 2003 19:04 GMT

It could be done via remote desktop. However, the
computer that you are remotely accessing must be running
XP Pro Edition and its remote access feature must be
enabled.

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of
the Administrators group to enable Remote Desktop on your
Windows XP Professional-based computer.

Once enabled leave your computer running and connected to
the company network with Internet access. Lock your
computer, and leave your office.

The client i.e your home computer would need Remote
Desktop Connection client software installed. This may
already be the case if you have XP Home Edition, if not,
you can get it from the installation CD.

Then use a VPN

NOTE: Remote Desktop connections must be permitted. If
you are unsure, ask your system administrator.

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>I am trying to set up my office pc and my home pc so that I can access
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Ward Cleaver - 28 Nov 2003 16:10 GMT

If you are runnibg XP pro at the office go to www.rethinkit.com for am
excellent step by step procedural article. om Remote Desktop

> I am trying to set up my office pc and my home pc so that I can access
> the interbase database on my office PC from home. Can someone give me
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> Best regards,
> Simon Lee

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